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

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At the International Trade Fair 2021 (November 14-27), Bihar Pavilion was presented to ITPO. Bihar Pavilion was set up as partner state in Hall No. 2 of Pragati Maidan. For the seventh time, Upendra Maharathi Crafts Research Institute was entrusted with the responsibility of organizing and decorating the Pavilion. Pavilion Director was Visheshwar Prasad, Deputy Director of Industries Department.

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Bihar Police has constituted a special force called “Anti-Narcotics Task Force”, to check drug smuggling. From DSP to constable, it will be posted and work under DIG level officer. It will have its own armed force, and carry out operations at any time and anywhere.

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Patna has improved its ranking among India’s 100 smart cities after completing and implementing several projects. The city has improved its ranking by 12 spots and is now ranked at 53rd position in 2022 ranking. This ranking is published by the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. In 2021, Patna was ranked 65th. In Bihar, Patna has been ranked second. Patna Smart City Limited (PSCL) got an overall score of 14.87 out of 100.

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The BIHAN App and online portal was launched by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, to support digitization of agricultural data within the State. It was launched on September 18, 2020. This app will digitize disparate data systems and drive greater insights into local agricultural patterns, in order to capture real-time information and guide Government of Bihar and Department of Agriculture.

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Patna-based NGO, Purpose, launched “Khud se Puchhe Campaign” in Patna, in order to raise awareness around women’s healthcare in society. Campaign covers a wide variety of ‘taboo’ issues such as sexual health, reproductive health, access to contraception & abortions and menstruation. It focuses on women in the age group of 18 to 30 years. It aims to provide proper dignified healthcare facilities to women.

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According to unemployment data from January to April 2020 of Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE), unemployment rate in Bihar was 17.21 per cent. While, data from September to December 2021 shows that, rate of joblessness in Bihar decreased to 13.3 per cent. However, it further increased to 13.9% in October 2021.

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Nitin Gadkari, a Union Minister, and Nitish Kumar, the Chief Minister of Bihar, officially opened the “Shri Krishna Setu Bridge,” a 14.5 km long railroad bridge that connects South Bihar and North Bihar.
With the opening of this bridge over the Ganga, which was constructed at an estimated cost of $700 crores, the distance between Khagaria and Munger via the road has been shortened by 129 kilometers.

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The 14-member squad includes Aarti Kumari from Nawada and Sapna Kumari from Muzaffarpur.
The competition has five teams contending for the top spot: India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, the United Arab Emirates, and hosts Uzbekistan.

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Prior to the Shravani Mela 2022, the Bihar government’s tourism department made a crucial and major decision. The department has begun a mobile for the Kanwar Yatra in 2022. The Kanwariyas and devotees from many states and outlying provinces would be able to get information through this app via digital media.

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The recently proposed Varanasi-Howrah High-Speed Rail Corridor will pass through 5 districts of Bihar i.e. Buxar, Ara, Patna, Biharsharif, and Nawada