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1st, May,2023

Importance for Prelims: conomic and social development – sustainable development poverty, inclusion, demographics, social sector initiatives, etc.

Significance for the Mains Exam:

PAPER-IV: GENERAL STUDIES-I: UNIT III: Rights of differently-able persons and quality of life for them.

The Summer International Sports Championship is going to be held in Berlin, Germany from June 12 to 27.
Avneesh Kaundal, a differently-abled player from Ganpati Education Society Kunihar, has been selected for the Special Olympics.

From a backyard summer camp for people with intellectual disabilities to a global movement, Special Olympics has been changing lives and attitudes since 1968.
Special Olympics is a global movement of people creating a new world of inclusion and community, where every single person is accepted and welcomed, regardless of ability or disability. We are helping to make the world a better, healthier and more joyful place—one athlete, one volunteer, one family member at a time.

The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.
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(Source: Amar Ujala)
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Importance for Prelims: Indian polity and governance – Constitution, political system, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.

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The North Zone-II Regional Conference on “Contemporary Judicial Developments and Strengthening Justice Through Law & Technology” was organised by the High Court of Himachal Pradesh, the National Judicial Academy in Bhopal, and the HP Judicial Academy. It ended today.

Technology can boost judicial transparency, productivity, and efficiency. The North Zone-II Regional Conference on “Contemporary Judicial Development and Strengthening Justice through Law and Technology” was inaugurated today by Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu. Technology makes life easier for everyone, including the judiciary, he said.
The Chief Minister stressed that technology can help improve the justice system. The Chief Minister stated that virtual hearings during the COVID-19 outbreak saved people money and time.
He said a reliable and fast judicial system is necessary for a healthy and self-confident society and the country’s development, and when justice is served, the public’s faith in constitutional institutions is strengthened and law and order can be improved.
The CM said the judiciary is working hard to fix the country’s biggest issue, justice delays. He stated that preparing legal education for technology and the Alternative Dispute Redressal option are key goals for all lawyers.
He hoped the conference will generate fresh ideas and lead to legislative reforms in the country to quickly provide justice to the people.
Our democracy is based on the Indian Constitution’s “We the People” goals. Our democracy rests on three foundations. He said these pillars must work within their boundaries to bring wealth, transparency, and harmony to society.

(Source: HP Government)

Importance for Prelims: History, geography, political, art & culture and socio-economic development of Himachal Pradesh.

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PAPER-IV: GENERAL STUDIES-I: UNIT III: Historical perspective of Indian Cultural heritage:

The state level Peepal Jatar fair of district headquarters Kullu has come to an end.

Vasantotasava is traditionally named Pipal Jatra or Rai-ri-Jach. Every 16th Baisakh, Dhalpur, Kullu hosts it.
The Raja of Kullu and his courtiers sat on a Pipal Tree platform in front of the “Kala Kendra” and watched the traditional dance. This fair once had 16 Kullu gods, but it declined.
Himachal Academy of Arts, Culture, and Language revived this fair in 1976 AD. Kullu Valley spring blooms in Baishakha. The fair is now called Vasantotsava, or Spring celebration. Cultural presentations feature classical music and dancing. Vanstosava is now hosted annually from April 28–30.
Business-wise, it’s crucial. After the valley freezes, Lahaul people return home. This fair lets people buy agricultural implements and other essentials.

Importance for Prelims: History, geography, political, art & culture and socio-economic development of Himachal Pradesh.

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PAPER-IV: GENERAL STUDIES-I: UNIT III: Society and Culture in Himachal Pradesh: Culture, customs, fairs and festivals, and religious beliefs and practices, recreation and amusement.

Chief Minister, Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu paid obeisance at Jonang Takten Phunstok Choeling Buddhist Monastery Sanjauli, Shimla today and prayed for the peace and prosperity for the people of the State.

Amdo Lama Jinpa started the Jonang Takten Phuntsok Chosling Cultural society somewhat outside the town at Sanjauli in 1963.
More than 100 monks presently live at this Monastery. They are from Tibet, from various other Himalayan nations, from Mongolia, as well as one is a Belgian. The goal of Jonang Monastery is to help the monks at strengthening in the merits of Buddhist technique so as to serve the community and the world.
The Jonang Taken Phutsok Choeling Monastery is the just one of its kind in India, the various other being just in Amro, Tibet. It was founded by Lama Jimpa in 1963. It was originally called Sangey Choeling.
On sixth July, 1990, the Monastery was gifted to The Dalai Lama when he visited it, in Shimla. He cared for it for 7 years as well as in 1997, H.H. Dalai Lama in order to protect the method of Kalachakra or the followers of the 6 Unions, the inherent Tantra as well as the only institution that protects it in India as well as Tibet, he designated H.H. Khalka Jetsun dhampa, head of this Jonang institution. In all of India and also Tibet, there are just 2 of these, one right here in Sanjauli, the various other in Tibet.