States PCS: Bihar GK for BPSC and other Bihar PCS Exams

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Vasudeva was the emperor who overthrew the last ruler of Shunga dynasty. The last ruler of shunga dynasty was Devabhuti. Vasudeva was a ruler of Kanva dynasty. The Kanva dynasty or Kanvayana was a Brahmin dynasty in Magadha and ruled in the Eastern part of India from 75 BC. to 30 BC. Magadha was ruled by four Kanva rulers.

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Birla Institute of Technology was established in 1955. It was established at Mesra, Ranchi. It was established by the industrialist B. M. Birla. The institute was later headed by G.P Birla and the present chairman of the board of governors is C.K Birla.

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Bhagalpur  is known as the Silk city of Bihar. Bhagalpuri silk is made from cocoons of Antheraea paphia silkworms. This species, also known as Vanya silkworm is native to India.

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Education sector received the highest allocation as per the Gross State Domestic Product of Bihar for 2019-20. It received allocation of  Rs. 35,942 crore in 2019-20 which is 4 percent less than the revised estimates of 2018-19. The Gross State Domestic Product of Bihar for 2017-18 at current prices was  Rs. 4,87,628 crore. The GSDP of Bihar for 2019-20 at current prices is estimated to be Rs. 5,72,827 crore which is 5% higher than the revised estimate for 2018-19.

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The limit of the fiscal deficit recommended by the 14th Finance Commission 3%. A fiscal deficit is a shortfall in a government’s income compared with its spending. A fiscal deficit is calculated as a percentage of gross domestic product (GDP), or simply as total rupees spent in excess of income. The difference between total revenue and total expenditure of the government is termed as fiscal deficit. It is an indication of the total borrowings needed by the government. While calculating the total revenue, borrowings are not included.

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Prasad Scheme was launched for the promotion of Patna Sahib. It was launched in 2015. Under this scheme, the government sanctioned US$ 6.34 million during 2015-16. The full form of the Prasad scheme is ‘Pilgrimage Rejuvenation And Spiritual Augmentation Drive’. This scheme focuses on developing and identifying pilgrimage sites across India for enriching the religious tourism experience.

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The publication of “The Indian Nation” newspaper was started in 1932. The Indian Nation was an independent nationalist daily newspaper. The publication was started from Darbhanga by Maharaj Kameshwar Singh.

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11th schedule was added to the Constitution by the 73rd Constitutional Amendment. It was added in 1992  by the 73rd Constitution Amendment Act. This schedule contains 29 subjects. This schedule covers important topics such as Panchayat’s powers, rural development, poverty alleviation, market, roads and drinking water etc.

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Bhagiratha Manjhi  was the leader of the Kharwar Movement. Kherwar Movement was started apparently in 1868. It is also known as Sapha Har movement. This movement had popularized the concept of One God as well as aimed at social reform. He demanded that a Santal raj should be introduced. He wanted the Santhal Tribes to stop their sacrifices to the “evil bongas”.

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The branch of Xavier Fire Safety Academy located in Patna. Xavier Fire Safety  is a private and Non-govt company and is registered at Registrar of Companies, Patna. It was incorporated on 26 October 1999.