March 2021

BIHAR Khadi malls at all divisional headquarters soon: Bihar minister   State industries minister Shahnawaz Hussain said in the legislative council that the government has decided to open Khadi malls at all divisional headquarters, for which a blueprint is ready. Hussain responding to a starred question by Congress MLC Prem Chandra Mishra. The minister added that the … Read more 19.03.21 Daily [bihar] PSC Current Affairs

BIHAR Govt schemes lead to rise in girls’ enrolment in schools: Academics   Phenomenal rise in the enrolment of girls in secondary schools in the state is not only indicative of ever-declining gender gap, but also of an imminent social transformation. Education of girls is vital to the cause of social justice and economic change, social scientists and … Read more 18.03.21 Daily [bihar] PSC Current Affairs

BIHAR Bihar: Private operators hike bus fares by 20%   Private bus operators increased fares on interdistrict and interstate routes by up to 20% on Monday citing rise in fuel prices and the crisis caused by Covid-19 pandemic. Petrol was sold at Rs 93.64 and diesel at Rs 87.16 per litre in different parts of the … Read more 17.03.21 Daily [bihar] PSC Current Affairs

BIHAR Bihar Day is on 22nd March March 22 is the day when Bihar was established and is called “Bihar Diwas”. March 22, 2021 is the 109th anniversary of the founding of the country. It was celebrated on a large scale for the first time in 2010. Background:   On October 22, 1764, between the … Read more 16.03.21 Daily [bihar] PSC Current Affairs

BIHAR Over 13 lakh vaccinated in Bihar so far, says health department   Over 13.9 lakh people, including more than 4.06 lakh senior citizens, have so far been vaccinated in the state. Thanks to continuous efforts of the government, the daily vaccination figure has significantly increased in Bihar and crossed 80,000-mark in last few days. … Read more 14-15.03.21 Daily [bihar] PSC Current Affairs

BIHAR Govt working to improve quality of education: Bihar minister   State education minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary on Saturday said the government is working on different parameters to improve quality of school education which includes the launch of Vidya Vahini app, providing e-content of textbooks and Unnayan scheme for smart classes and recruitment of teachers on sanctioned posts.   … Read more 13.03.21 Daily [bihar] PSC Current Affairs

BIHAR ‘Handloom haat’ to come up on Fraser Road soon   On the lines of Dilli Haat or Khadi Mall, the state industries department is to open a ‘handloom haat’ on Fraser Road in the city. Clothes like Tussar silk of Bhagalpur, handloom items with Madhubani paintings, tikuli art, block printing and appliqué work will be available there, sources said. … Read more 12.03.21 Daily [bihar]PSC Current Affairs

BIHAR Bihar to get 3 more RAF companies from Punjab   The state government’s long-pending demand of permanent deployment of an entire battalion of Rapid Action Force (RAF) will be fulfilled soon as the CRPF headquarters in Delhi has given in-principle nod for movement of three companies of the anti-riot force based in Jalandhar in Punjab to Bihar.   Priyadarshy said the … Read more 11.03.21 Daily [bihar]PSC Current Affairs

BIHAR Mega skill centre to come up in every district’ The labour resources department minister, Jibesh Kumar, said on Wednesday that mega skill centres would be set up in each district headquarters town to impart training to those who missed the opportunity to get into a government polytechnic college or an Industrial Training Institute (ITI). Highlighting the department’s achievement the … Read more 10.03.21 Daily [bihar]PSC Current Affairs

BIHAR Two new schemes to boost entrepreneurship among youth, women from April 1: Minister   State industries minister Syed Shahnawaz Hussain on Tuesday said to boost entrepreneurship among women and youths, Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyami Yojana and Mukhyamantri Yuva Udyami Yojana will be implemented from April 1 this year.   Talking about the upcoming scheme for women and … Read more 09.03.21 Daily [bihar] PSC Current Affairs