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1)      Govind Sagar Lake: Ø It is situated on world’s highest gravity dam . Ø Pandit Nehru called this dam “New Temple of Resurgent India” Ø It exists between slapper and Bhakhra villages. Ø It is largest artificial lake in HP . Ø Located in Bilaspur 2)      Ghadasaru Lake: Ø It is in Chamba Ø A kali temple is located near its bank 3)      Khajjiar lake: Ø A small lake called the Kund forms the centre piece of Khajiiar . Ø  A temple dedicated to Khajjia Nag is also located here. Ø  It is 24 Km from Dalhousie. Ø It is also known as “Mini Switzerland” by swiss envoy Willy P.Blazer on 7th Jul 1992 Ø  Sign board here indicated its distance from swiss capital Berne. Ø  It is 166th to be christened as “Mini Switzerland ”. 4)      Lama Dal Lake: Ø It is group of 7 lakes. Ø It is 20 Km from Dainkund. Ø Its depth is unknown. Ø Local Gaddi tribe visit this lake on Janamastami. 5)      Manimahesh Lake: Ø It is 35 Km from Bharmour.

1.      Ayush Information Cell has recently set up by the Government of India (GoI) in which country: Romania.         Explanation: Recently, the Ministry of AYUSH has set up an AYUSH Information Cell at the premises of the Indian Embassy in Romania to disseminate authentic information about AYUSH system of medicine. The AYUSH Information Cell in Romania will also be helpful to create awareness about the traditional Indian system of medicine . 2.      Who has been appointed the new Director-General of Border Security Force (BSF): Rajni Kant Mishra.         Explanation: Rajni Kant Mishra, a 1984 batch Indian Police Service officer of Uttar Pradesh cadre, has been appointed the new Director-General of Border Security Security Force (BSF). He will succeed K.K. Sharma, who is superannuating on September 30, 2018. Mr. Mishra has been shifted from the Sashastra Seema Bal. 3.      LooReview Campaign has been launched by the Union Government in partnership with____? : Google.  

From breathtaking waterfalls to springs and Kund, Himachal Pradesh is blessed with a lot of natural resources. Rainfall and Snowfall ·         The average annual rainfall in H.P.is 63-65inches (181.6cm) ·         More than half of rainfall in the Himalayas occur due to South –West Monsoon ·         The snowline in H.P. is 4,500m ·         The 33% area of H.P. remain under permanent snow . ·         In Dhauladhar mountain range ,snowline starts at a place called ILA ·         The place receives the lowest annual rainfall in H.P. is Spiti (50mm) ·         The place receives the heaviest rainfall in H.P.is Dharmashala (3400mm)(340cms) ·         Rainy season in H.P. is locally called Barsat ·         Hot season in Himachal is locally known as Taundi ·         Cold season in Himachal is locally known as Hiyund ·         Spiti is the driest area in Himachal Pradesh ,having lowest rainfall and hence called as Cold desert Waterfalls of Himachal Pradesh ·