16-10-2017 Bihar (BPSC) Daily Current Affairs

BIHAR   Four new old age homes to be opened in state soon   With the objective of sheltering elderly people, especially those abandoned by their next of kin or otherwise having none to look after them, the Bihar government is set to open four new old age homes in different towns in the coming … Read more

Revolt of 1857 in Bihar

Revolt of 1857 in Bihar There has been a long-drawn controversy with regard to the nature of the 1857 rebellion. Scholars have expressed diverse views about it. Whether or not this rebellion was broad-based like the French Revolution or the Russian Revolution, and had the willing support and cooperation of the civilian population at large … Read more

Panchayti raj in Bihar

Panchayti raj in Bihar Act Formation The Bihar Panchayati Raj Act was enacted in 2006 after the state was divided into Jharkhand and Bihar and a separate Panchayati Raj Department came into existence in 2007. The Panchayati Raj Department Th e Panchayati Raj Department (PRD) in Bihar came into existence in 2007. It mainly interacts … Read more

Freedom Movement in Bihar

Freedom Movement in Bihar Bihar, the ancient land of Buddha, has witnessed golden period of Indian history. It is the same land where the seeds of the first republic were sown and which cultivated the first crop of democracy. Such fertile is the soil that has given birth to in numerous intellectuals which spread the … Read more

Transport sector in Bihar

Transport sector in Bihar Road Transport sector in BiharThe road transport is the most favorite mode of transport, compared to rail and air transport for both freight and passengers. It plays an important part in propelling economic development and social integration of the state. The number of registered motor vehicles in the state has increased … Read more

Freedom Movement in Bihar

Freedom Movement in Bihar Bihar, the ancient land of Buddha, has witnessed golden period of Indian history. It is the same land where the seeds of the first republic were sown and which cultivated the first crop of democracy. Such fertile is the soil that has given birth to in numerous intellectuals which spread the … Read more

Infrastructure of Bihar 2

Infrastructure of Bihar 2 INFRASTRUCTURE AND INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT A sound infrastructural base is a key for economic development. The availability of adequate infrastructure not only promotes rapid industrialization, it also improves the quality of life of the people. Therefore, the state government is very much focused on development of high quality infrastructure to sustain the … Read more

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

Famous Personalities of Bihar 4

Famous Personalities of Bihar 4 Kunwar Singh Kunwar Singh (1777 – 26 April 1858) was a notable leader during the Indian Rebellion of 1857. He belonged to a royal Ujjainiya(Panwar) Rajput house of Jagdispur, currently a part of Bhojpur district, Bihar, India. At the age of 80, he led a select band of armed soldiers against the troops under the command of the British East … Read more

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