Industrial development of Bihar

Industrial development of Bihar Bihar is one of the fastest growing states in India. The economy of Bihar is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.4% during 2012-2017 i.e. the 12th Five-Year Plan. Bihar has witnessed strong growth in per capita net state domestic product (NSDP). At current prices, per … Read more Industrial development of Bihar

Scheduled tribes of Bihar

Scheduled tribes of Bihar A tribe is a traditional society governed by rituals, blood ties, social, economical and religion. A unique culture within the tribe makes it unique in terms of qualities and characteristics. Bihar is the residing place of many tribes influencing the culture and society of the state. A decade back the number … Read more Scheduled tribes of Bihar

Drainage system and Rivers of Bihar

Drainage system and Rivers of Bihar: Bihar surface drainage except the districts of East Singhbum, West Singhbum and Most of Ranchi district goes to meet Ganga or its tributary ,Hooghly. The drainage of East Singhbum, West Singhbum and Most of Ranchi district is directly drained into Bay of Bengal through Sankh, South Koel and Suparnarekhariver. … Read more Drainage system and Rivers of Bihar

Art Forms of Bihar

Art Forms of Bihar Registered Geographical Indications (GI) belonging to Bihar are-   MADHUBANI PAINTINGS (Registered G.I. as a Handicraft) Madhubani painting is also known as Mithila Paintings as it is practiced in the Mithila Region of Bihar. Painting is done with fingers, twigs, brushes, nib-pens, and match-sticks using natural dye and mineral pigments. There … Read more Art Forms of Bihar

Fairs and Festivals of Bihar

Fairs and Festivals of Bihar Sonepur Cattle Fair Legend apart, the famous Sonepur fair in more of a cattle trading centre where incredible number of birds and cattle are brought from different parts of the country. Besides, the bewildering array of wares are on sale and add to this the numerous folk shows about which … Read more Fairs and Festivals of Bihar

Folk Dances of Bihar

Folk Dances of Bihar TheFolk Dances of Bihar are:  Bidesia Dance: Bidesia is a very popular Folk Dances of Bihar. It is a Folk theatre form that is prevalent  in the Bhojpuri-Speaking regions of Bihar. Bihari Thakur is believed to be the father of this Dance form.He raised conflicting issues prevailing in the Society. Themes … Read more Folk Dances of Bihar

Folk Songs of Bihar

Folk Songs of Bihar During the famous chhath parva of Bihar, there is much music and a lot of singing of Folk Songs of Bihar, both at home and on the river bank.The historical ballads dealing with the heroic deeds of the freedom fighter Kunwar Singh have also been immortalized through Folk Songs of Bihar … Read more Folk Songs of Bihar

09.10.17 Bihar (BPSC) Current Affairs

BIHAR   Now, priests to certify age of brides in Bihar to check child marriage   Priests solemnising marriages in Bihar will now double up as social reformers to ensure success of the state government’s big ticket campaign against child marriage.   “They will have to give an undertaking that marriages solemnised by them had … Read more 09.10.17 Bihar (BPSC) Current Affairs

08.10.17 Bihar (BPSC) Current Affairs

BIHAR   Bihar to observe Dolphin Week in Oct every year   Deputy chief minister Sushil Kumar Modi said that Bihar would observe Dolphin Week in October from next year. Speaking at a function on National Dolphin Day, he announced several measures for the conservation of the national aquatic animal, Ganga Dolphin.   Dolphin Day … Read more 08.10.17 Bihar (BPSC) Current Affairs

07.10.17 Bihar (BPSC) Current Affairs

BIHAR • Unable to distribute school books, state plans pay outs  Having failed to provide books in schools even after a lapse of seven months in the ongoing academic session, the government is now planning to provide money to some 1.5 crore class 1-8 students at the time of admission so that they could … Read more 07.10.17 Bihar (BPSC) Current Affairs