11.01.18 Bihar (BPSC) Daily Current Affairs

BIHAR Bihar sees substantial rise in new voters   74 lakh new electors in the age group of 18-19 years, as per the updated data released by the election commission recently. There are a total of 7.17 lakh young voters in the same age bracket.   Overall voters in the state now stands at 6.98 … Read more 11.01.18 Bihar (BPSC) Daily Current Affairs

Archeological sites of bihar

Archeological sites of bihar Barabar Caves The Barabar Caves are perhaps the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India, mostly dating from the Maurya Empire (322–185 BCE), some with Ashokan inscriptions, located in the Makhdumpur region of Jehanabad district, Bihar, India, 24 km (15 mi) north of Gaya.  These caves are situated in the twin hills … Read more Archeological sites of bihar

Geographical location of Bihar

Geographical location of Bihar:- Introduction:- Bihar is a land locked state lying in the eastern part of India although  the  outlet  to  the  sea  through  the  port  of  Kolkata  is  not  far away.  Bihar  lies  mid-way  between  the  humid  West  Bengal  in  the  east  and  the  sub  humid  Uttar Pradesh in the west which provides … Read more Geographical location of Bihar

Tourism and cities of Bihar

Tourism and cities of Bihar Gaya Amongst the most famous places in Bihar is Gaya, which is a Hindu pilgrimage hub and a transit point for Buddhist pilgrimage centre of Bodhgaya. It is believed that it was here under the tree that Buddha attained enlightenment. Gaya is a busy city situated on the bank of … Read more Tourism and cities of Bihar

District and Divisions of Bihar part 3

Gopalganj Gopalganj is a town, municipality and headquarters of Gopalganj district in the Indian state of Bihar. Modern District of Gopalganj was established on October 2, 1973. Gopalganj district covers 2,033 square kilometres (785 sq mi) in area and ranks as the 26th largest district in the state of Bihar. The district is mostly plains and fertile land. In the district’s western part, the Gandak river flows southwards. It … Read more District and Divisions of Bihar part 3

District and Divisions of Bihar part 2

Araria Araria is situated at the southern part of Purnia and Medhepura in Bihar. Borders of Araria are surrounded by Nepal in northern side, Kishanganj in western side and Supaul at south-eastern side. The district came into existence by division of Purnia district on Makar-Sankranti day of 1990. District border is adjacent to border of Nepal, … Read more District and Divisions of Bihar part 2

28.11.17 Bihar (BPSC) Daily Current Affairs

BIHAR   Declare Cyclopean Wall as heritage site: CM Nitish Kumar   Chief minister Nitish Kumar pitched for a world heritage status to 22km-long Cyclopean Wall while inaugurating the three-day Rajgir Mahotsav at Rajgir International Convention Centre (RICC).   The Cyclopean Wall at Rajgir is among the oldest specimens of this type of masonry across the world. Our government’s … Read more 28.11.17 Bihar (BPSC) Daily Current Affairs

31.10.17 Bihar (BPSC) Daily Current Affairs

BIHAR   Greenfield airport likely in Nalanda   The Airports Authority of India (AAI) on Monday proposed to develop a greenfield airport at Rajgir in Nalanda district. A presentation in this regard was made by Centre for Environment Planning and Technology (CEPT), Ahmedabad, at a meeting between Union civil aviation minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju and chief minister Nitish Kumar. TPS is an … Read more 31.10.17 Bihar (BPSC) Daily Current Affairs

25.10.17 Bihar (BPSC) Daily Current Affairs

BIHAR   Governor opens 48th annual ceremony of Rajgir stupa   Amid chants of ‘Namu Myōhō Renge Kyō’, Bihar governor  Satya Pal Malikopened the 48th annual ceremony of the World Peace Pagoda (Vishwa Shanti Stupa) atop the Ratnagiri Hills in Rajgir. Buddhist monks and devotees from several South East Asian countries also attended the function … Read more 25.10.17 Bihar (BPSC) Daily Current Affairs

Wildlife and ecotourism of Bihar

Wildlife and ecotourism of  Bihar:   The State of Bihar is rich in wild creatures. The critical Terrestrial species are Tiger , Leopard, Bear, Hyena, Bison, Chital, Barking Deer and so forth. Other than there are numerous assortments of Crocodile, Magars and Fishes, Gangetic turtles in River frameworks. Bihar has the benefit of having the … Read more Wildlife and ecotourism of Bihar