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

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Article 240 of the Chota Nagpur Tenancy (CNT) Act, 1908, prohibits transfer of land belonging to Mundari Khuntkatti tenants. The CNT Act was enacted to regulate tenancy in tribal areas of the Chota Nagpur region. Article 240 restricts alienation of Mundari Khuntkatti land without the Deputy Commissioner’s consent. This provision aims to protect community land rights of the Mundari tribe in Jharkhand and neighboring areas. Court rulings have upheld this restriction, declaring unauthorized transfers null and void.

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Seraikela-Kharsawan district was carved out of West Singhbhum district. It includes areas of two former princely states merged with Bihar in 1948. The district was officially created as a separate unit when Jharkhand formed on November 15, 2000. It covers about 2,724.55 square kilometers and has two subdivisions and nine blocks.

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Hemant Soren is the Chief Minister of Jharkhand from Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM). He was sworn in as the 13th Chief Minister on June 28, 2024, after Champai Soren’s resignation. Hemant Soren previously held office from 2019 to 2024 and briefly in 2013. Official sources confirm his incumbency as the JMM leader and Chief Minister as of early 2026.

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VEGFED (Vegetables and Fruits Cooperative Marketing and Processing Society Ltd) operates in Jharkhand. It provides technical guidance on farming methods to producers. It also offers financial assistance through cooperative mechanisms. VEGFED runs marketing channels including 22 retail outlets for fruits and vegetables. This combined support includes technical, financial, and marketing aid to vegetable and fruit producers in Jharkhand.

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The Gyanodaya Scheme in Jharkhand, active from 2024-25 to 2029-30, supports digital education in schools through infrastructure and technology. e-Vidya Vahini, launched under this scheme by the NIC and IT department, enables real-time school monitoring via a mobile app. It facilitates real-time data upload to portals for surveys and management. Other options like e-school, e-class, and e-literate Jharkhand are not associated with this monitoring function under the Gyanodaya Scheme.

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Odisha led coal production in India with 239.40 million tonnes in 2025-26. Jharkhand has the largest coal reserves but produced 191.16 million tonnes, ranking third in production. Chhattisgarh produced 207.26 million tonnes, placing second. West Bengal’s coal production is lower compared to these states. Coal production figures vary annually based on mining activity and infrastructure in each state.

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Imtiaz Ali was born in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. He made his directorial debut with the film ‘Socha Na Tha’ in 2005. Tapan Sinha was born in Kolkata and directed films like ‘Kabuliwala’. Shekhar Kapur was born in Allahabad and directed ‘Mr. India’ and ‘Elizabeth’. Anurag Kashyap was born in Gorakhpur and is known for ‘Paanch’ and ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’.

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Asunta Lakra is a hockey player from Simdega district, Jharkhand. She captained the Indian women’s hockey team and participated in the 2000 Olympic Qualifier, Junior World Cup 2005, Senior World Cup, Commonwealth Games 2006 and 2010, Asia Cup twice, and the 2012 Olympics. She debuted internationally at the U-18 Cup in Hong Kong in 2000. Her brothers Bimal and Birendra Lakra are also Indian international hockey players.

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The 1928 Summer Olympics, called the IX Olympiad, took place in Amsterdam, Netherlands, from July 28 to August 12, 1928. Amsterdam was selected after bidding against Los Angeles. The Games included 2,883 athletes from 46 countries competing in 109 events across 14 sports. The 1928 Olympics introduced the Olympic flame and women’s athletics. Germany returned to compete post-World War I. 

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Garri village in Kasmar block, Bokaro district, Jharkhand, became the state’s first Wi-Fi village by receiving a Wi-Fi Chaupal facility. This designated Wi-Fi infrastructure was the first of its kind in the state. Kasmar is located within Jharkhand, whereas Mccluskieganj and Daudnagar are other Jharkhand villages, Hanumangarh is not located in Jharkhand. The Wi-Fi Chaupal was inaugurated to increase digital connectivity in rural areas of Jharkhand.