PM Modi launches “Ghar Tak Fibre” scheme in Bihar

On September 21, 2020, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched nine highway projects and Optical Fibre Internet Services in Bihar. The optical fibre services are being provided under the scheme “Ghar Tak Fibre”. Highlights The Highway projects are to construct ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020

Prime Minister Inaugurates Projects Under ‘Namami Gange’ and ‘AMRUT’ Yojana in Bihar

The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi have inaugurated various projects under ‘Namami Gange’ and ‘AMRUT’ Yojana in Bihar. Key Facts Schemes that were inaugurated include, Sewerage treatment plants at Beur Karam-Leechak in Patna city, Water-related projects in Siwan and Chhapra ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020

First ‘Kisan Rail’ to ply between Maharashtra and Bihar

The Railways has decided to commence its ‘Kisan Rail’ services to transport perishable goods from August 07 onwards and the first train will be flagged off via video conferencing by the Union Minister of Agriculture and that of the Railways. ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020

No Postal Ballot for Persons above 65 years of Age in Bihar Assembly Elections: ECI

The Election Commission of India has issued guidelines that electors above the age of 65 years will not be extended the postal ballot facility in the upcoming assembly elections in Bihar and also the by-elections. The decision has been taken ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

25 Schemes will be brought together under Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyan

Via video conference on Saturday 20th, June 2020 Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the massive rural public works scheme- Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan. Aim Under the scheme, the aim will be to reduce the economic impact faced by the ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020

Jal Jeevan Mission: Funds allocated to Assam and Bihar

The Central Government has allocated Rs 1,832 crores to Bihar and Rs 1,407 crores to Assam under Jal Jeevan Mission. Assam In Assam, the Jal Jeevan mission aims to provide tap connections to over 13 lakh rural households by 2020-21. ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020

Blackbuck Poaching in Bihar

The recent arrest of a policeman in Bihar for poaching a blackbuck is another addition to the rising number of illegal poaching amidst the countrywide lockdown condition. Blackbuck The blackbuck or the Indian antelope is an antelope species noted for ..

Acute Encephalitis Syndrome fear in Bihar

At least 3 children have died in Bihar due to AES. In the last month, about 15 children were diagnosed with the disease. AES AES or acute encephalitis syndrome is a group of diseases affecting the nervous system. It includes ..

Bihar starts Geo-mapping Water Bodies

The Bihar state government has started geo-mapping its water bodies by an exercise called ‘jalkaro’. It is to be carried out by Bihar Remote Sensing Application Centre. Geo-mapping Geo-mapping is the process of using GPS (Global Positioning System) to survey ..

Bihar Day events postponed due to coronavirus

Bihar Day (Bihar Sthapana Diwas) is celebrated in the state of Bihar on March 22, every year. It marks the anniversary of the date of formation of the state, when the British bifurcated it from the then Bengal region. Every ..