States PCS: Jharkhand GK for JPSC and other Jharkhand State Exams

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Manindra Bhushan Bhaduri authored the ‘Mundari-English Shabdkosh’ published by Calcutta University Press in 1931. The dictionary was reprinted by Northern Book Centre in 1983. James Phillips had no connection to this work. W.G. Archer wrote about Munda folk songs. J.D. Smet authored ‘Rudiments of Mundari Grammar’ in 1891. Mundari is a language spoken by Munda tribes mainly in Jharkhand.

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Joba Murmu received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2017 for her book ‘Olon Baha’, a collection of 21 short stories in the Santhali language. She translated Rabindranath Tagore’s ‘Gitanjali’ into Santhali in 2015 but did not receive the award for it. Her other works include ‘Baha Umul’ (2009) and ‘Bevra’ (2010). ‘Olon Baha’ is noted for containing moral values aimed at children. Murmu is a postgraduate in Santhali literature and a school teacher from Jamshedpur.

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The Jharkhand State Pollution Control Board headquarters is in Ranchi at the T A Division Building, H.E.C. Complex, Dhurwa. The official address is Ranchi-834004. Regional offices are in Bokaro, Dhanbad, and Jamshedpur, but the main office is in Ranchi.

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Jharkhand State Day is observed on 15 November, marking its formation in 2000. The state was created on 15 November 2000 by the Bihar Reorganisation Act, becoming India’s 28th state. The day also commemorates the birth anniversary of tribal leader Bhagwan Birsa Munda. It is celebrated with cultural events and government programs in Ranchi, the state capital. Official state and government sources recognize 15 November as Jharkhand Foundation Day.

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Jharkhand’s ‘Sweet Revolution’ (Mithi Kranti) provided ₹80,000 subsidy per beekeeping unit. Each unit cost ₹1,00,000, with the farmer contributing ₹20,000. The subsidy covered 20 bee colonies, 20 honey boxes, and a honey extractor. The first phase allocated ₹10 crore for 1,207 beneficiaries via the Chief Minister’s Bee Board. Training was provided by Birsa Agricultural University and Krishi Vigyan Kendras. The scheme is now part of the National Beekeeping & Honey Mission extended to FY 2025-26.

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Jharkhand collaborated with JICA for the Jharkhand Horticulture Intensification by Micro Drip Irrigation (JHIMDI) project launched in 2016. The project was funded with a loan of 4,652 million yen. JHIMDI aims to benefit 30,000 small and marginal farmers in nine districts of Jharkhand through micro drip irrigation. The project is implemented via Jharkhand State Livelihood Promotion Society (JSLPS).

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‘Shaheed Gram Vikas Yojana’ was launched on September 17, 2017, from Ulihatu village in Khunti district, Jharkhand. Ulihatu is the birthplace of Birsa Munda, a tribal freedom fighter. The scheme focuses on developing villages of tribal martyrs through housing and infrastructure for Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Castes. The program was initiated by BJP president Amit Shah. It is listed as an active welfare scheme by the Jharkhand government as of 2026.

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Udyami Sakhi Mandal Yojana is a Jharkhand government scheme empowering rural women to start small businesses. The scheme forms groups of about 15 women to enhance their annual income. It is implemented by the Jharkhand State Livelihood Promotion Society (JSLPS). Other options do not correspond to formal Jharkhand government schemes in this context.

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Mango production in Jharkhand was 530.17 thousand metric tonnes in 2023-24. The state’s total fruit production is about 12.73 lakh metric tonnes. Jharkhand ranks 6th nationally in jackfruit and 4th in litchi production. Mango has consistently been the highest produced fruit since 2020-21. Guava and jackfruit are also produced but in smaller quantities compared to mango.

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India’s first nickel production plant was inaugurated by Hindustan Copper Limited in Ghatshila, Jharkhand. It is part of the Indian Copper Complex and produces LME-grade nickel metal from Singhbhum Copper Belt resources. The plant has an initial capacity of 50 metric tons per annum, with ore sourced from Surda mines. The technology used reduces pollution and solid waste. Before this plant, India was dependent on imports for its annual nickel demand of about 45,000 metric tons.