july 2018

BIHAR Govt to install solar panels atop school, govt buildings   The state government would install solar panels on rooftops of school and government buildings to tap non-conventional energy.   Bihar had supplied up to 5008 MW power. Considering the adverse impact of thermal power on environment.   Under its ‘Lighting a Billion Lives (LABL) … Read more 19.07.18 Bihar (BPSC) Daily Current Affairs

BIHAR Bihar touches nat’l average in school learning, but challenges remain’ Bihar children have fared better than many prosperous states, despite stiff odds, and are almost at par with the national average, as per the national achievement survey (NAS), 2017, done on the directive of the ministry of human resource development.   In Class 8, … Read more 18.07.18 Bihar (BPSC) Daily Current Affairs

BIHAR Engrs to execute drinking water scheme in rural areas   The state panchayati raj department will soon form a new wing named Bihar panchayati Raj engineering organisaton by recruiting more than 1500 engineers for the better implementation of the Mukyamantri Grameen Pey Jal Nischai scheme,- one of the seven resolves of chief minister Nitish … Read more 17.07.18 Bihar (BPSC) Daily Current Affairs

BIHAR Bihar to get world’s cheapest clean drinking water   Sulabh International introduced the concept of ‘Sulabh Sauchalya‘ in India, which is cost-effective innovative water project to provide the cheapest drinking water in the world, only in 50paisa/litre. The first of such a water project was launched in Bihar’s Darbhanga district, Haribol Pond. The ‘Sulabh Jal‘ project converts contaminated pond and river … Read more 15-16.07.18 Bihar (BPSC) Daily Current Affairs

BIHAR Bihar asked to prepare its aviation policy   The ministry of civil aviation, expressing optimism that the Darbhanga airport would become operational in January 2019, has urged the Bihar government to prepare an aviation policy for the state. At present, Bihar does not have its own aviation policy. The ministry also assured that more … Read more 14.07.18 Bihar (BPSC) Daily Current Affairs

BIHAR CM to launch varsity logo   Chief minister Nitish Kumar will launch the logo, anthem and website of the newly carved Patliputra University at Bapu Sabhaghar of Samrat Ashok Convention hall on July 28.   In March this year, the state government gave its nod for creation of three varsities from three universities – … Read more 13.07.18 Bihar (BPSC) Daily Current Affairs

BIHAR Nod to amendment in some provisions of Bihar liquor Act   The state cabinet, at its meeting chaired by chief minister Nitish Kumar, approved the long-awaited amendments to some of the harsh provisions of Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, in a bid to contain its misuse by the law enforcing agencies.   The … Read more 12.07.18 Bihar (BPSC) Daily Current Affairs

BIHAR Asian Development Bank approved 503 million US Dollar project for Bihar   The loan is used for the lining project of the Son canalin Shahabad-Bhojpur region of Bihar which would benefit the agriculture sector immensely in the region. The estimated cost of the project is US $503 million out of which 352 million dollars is being provided by … Read more 11.07.18 Bihar (BPSC) Daily Current Affairs

BIHAR ADB accords approval for lining project of the Son canal in Shahabad – Bhojpur region   Union Minister of State (IC) for Power and New & Renewable Energy Shri R.K Singh took a meeting with the officials from ADB and Finance Ministry to review the progress of  lining project of the Son canal in … Read more 10.07.18 Bihar (BPSC) Daily Current Affairs

BIHAR CCTV cameras to check crime, infiltration in areas bordering Nepal   The Sashatra Seema Bal (SSB) has installed close circuit television (CCTV) cameras to strengthen security system in the areas bordering Nepal.   As of now, CCTV cameras have been installed near Gandak barrage in Valmikinagar area of Bihar’s West Champaran district to keep … Read more 08-09.07.18 Bihar (BPSC) Daily Current Affairs