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Bihar had maximum deaths due to lightning strikes since 2019
India’s second annual Lightning Report was recently published. According to it, lightning in India has become the biggest cause of death by forces of nature. Highlights On July 11, 2021 lightning strikes killed about 70 people in different parts India, ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021
West Bengal approves Student Credit Card scheme
West Bengal Cabinet approved the “Student Credit Card scheme” on June 24, 2021. Trinamool Congress had promised to launch this scheme in its election manifesto. Students Credit Card Scheme This scheme will be implemented and launched on June 30, 2021. ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021
Bihar’s Shahi Litchi exported to UK by Air Route
India has exported first consignment of GI-certified Shahi Litchi from Bihar to United Kingdom by air route on May 24, 2021. What is GI Tag? Geographical indication (GI) tag is given to an agricultural, natural or a manufactured product such ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021
Bihar Military Police
Headquartered in Patna, Bihar Military Police is involved in combating Maoist activities in Bihar. It is currently in charge of securing the Mahabodhi Temple in Gaya, the Darbhanga airport and other industrial and commercial units in the state. A new ..
Bihar Special Armed Police Bill, 2021
The Bihar Special Armed Police Bill, 2021 was recently passed by the state assembly to improve training and capacity of the Bihar Military Police. The amendment bill seeks to rename the Bihar Military Police as the Bihar Special Armed Police ..
March 22: Bihar Diwas
Bihar is celebrating its 109th foundation day on March 22, 2021. The foundation day is known as the “Bihar Day”. The day is regarded as a public holiday across the state. Bihar Day The day is observed every year on ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2021
Digital India Awards, 2020: Bihar wins in Pandemic category
The Chief Minister Secretariat of Bihar, National Informatics Centre and the Disaster Management Department have been jointly chosen as winners in “Pandemic Category” in Digital India Awards, 2020. Earlier the Uttar Pradesh Food and Civil Supplies Department won the Digital ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Bihar migratory bird festival
Bihar is planning its first ever migratory bird festival this year. This is a three-day festival to be organised in Bhagalpur District. It is to be jointly organised by Bhagalpur forest division, Bombay Natural History Society and the local Mandar ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Nitish Kumar appointed as Chief Minister of Bihar
On November 16, 2020, the President of Janata Dal was appointed as the Chief Minister of Bihar for the fourth consecutive term. The Chief Minister is appointed by the Governor. Is the Chief Minister appointed or Elected? The Chief Ministers ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Bihar Election: Election Commission of India announces results
On November 11, 2020, the Election commission of India announced election results for the state of Bihar. The NDA has won absolute majority winning 125 seats. Key Highlights According to the Election commission of India, BJP won 72 seats, the ..