PEHAL - Current Affairs Questions and Answers

1)   What are the areas identified as part of PEHAL for raising education standards?

a. Primary education
b. Forest Rights
c. Health and sanitation
d. All of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: All of the above

Explanation:
HP CM Virbhadra Singh launched PEHAL- a vision document of the Shimla District Administration for raising educational standards

  • Five areas identified under PEHAL are Primary Education, Forest Rights, Health and Sanitation, Campaign against drugs and skill development and Women Empowerment.
  • District authorities have already begun work with a district strategy through this area
  • Under PEHAL, empowering people with requisite skills under the livelihood mission will comprise electrical work, basic masonry, home appliance repairing and plumber courses.