Bihar Current Affairs Year Book 2024-2025 | BPSC Yearbook in English Useful for Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) and other Bihar state level competitive exams preparation.
Bihar is the eastern state of India. It is one of the fastest growing states in India. It is the third largest state by population, the 12th largest by area, and the 15th largest by GDP in 2021. Bihar borders Uttar Pradesh to its west, Nepal to the north, the northern part of West Bengal to the east, and Jharkhand to the south.
This state has high agricultural production making it one of the strongest sectors of the state. About 80 per cent of the state’s population is employed in agriculture, which is much higher as compared to India’s average.
Our book is meticulously updated to reflect the latest developments and changes in the Bihar state, ensuring that you have access to the most accurate and relevant information for your exam preparation. Stay ahead of the competition with the latest facts and figures.
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Bihar Current Affairs Year Book in English
- SC Declines Interim Stay of Patna HC Decision
The Supreme Court on July 29 refused to order interim stay of a Patna High Court decision quashing reservation up to 65% for Backward Classes, Extremely Backward Classes, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in public employment and institutions.
- Bihar Floods Recognised as National Priority
According to the sources, it was the first time the problem of floods in Bihar was recognized as a national priority. The state received significant benefits despite not obtaining special category status, including four expressways, a two-lane bridge over the Ganga, a power plant, airports, and medical colleges.
- Bihar Passes Bill to Prevent Paper Leaks
Bihar Assembly passes Bill to prevent question paper leaks in government recruitment exams with strict penalties. The Bill stipulates severe punishment for those involved in such malpractices, including a prison term of three to five years and a fine of Rs 10 lakh.
- Budget 2024: Rs. 26000 Crore for Bihar Highways
Recently, In the Union Budget 2024, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced an investment of Rs. 26,000 crore in highway development in Bihar. According to Article 112 of the Indian Constitution, the Union Budget of a year is referred to as the Annual Financial Statement (AFS).
- Bihar’s ‘Special Category’ Status Denied
Recently, The Centre rejected the request for ‘special category’ status for Bihar during the all-party meeting. No new states are being awarded ‘special category’ status at present, as the Indian Constitution does not accommodate such classification. Bihar is requesting both special state status and a distinct financial package. The call for special status for Bihar has persisted since the state was split into Bihar and Jharkhand.
The Gadgil formula: The issue of special category status was first discussed in a National Development Council (NDC) meeting in 1969. During this session, the DR Gadgil Committee proposed a formula for distributing central assistance to state plans in India.
- MSP for Makhana
Recently, The Bihar government has urged the Centre to declare the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Makhana, an aquatic crop cultivated across 10 districts in the state. The state has raised concerns about the shortage of staff at the Darbhanga-based Indian Council of Agricultural Research – National Research Centre (ICAR-NRC) for Makhana. Bihar produces about 85% of the country’s Makhana, with approximately 10 lakh people directly or indirectly involved in its cultivation and production process.
- Encroachment at Karbatal Wetland
The allegations of encroachment and degradation of the Ramsar Site were made by environmental activist Subhas Dutta who approached the National Green Tribunal. The site of Karbatal wetlands was designated as Bird Sanctuary by the Government of Bihar in 1989. Subhas Datta petitions the NGT to save Kabartal Wetland from encroachment and industrial pollution.
Kabartal Wetland: The oxbow lake of India – Illegal poaching, deforestation, land encroachment, and overgrazing has destroyed the lake’s natural ecosystem.
- Bihar Floods
Bihar is India’s most flood-prone state, with 76% of the population of North Bihar living under the recurring threat of devastating flooding.
- World’s Largest Ramayan Temple in Bihar
Viraat Ramayan Mandir is an under-construction Hindu temple complex located at twin villages of Kaithawalia and Bahuara near Chakia in East Champaran district, Bihar, India. The Viraat Ramayan Mandir, world’s largest temple being built in Bihar’s East Champaran district, will now have a height of 270 feet.
- Bihar’s First Transgender Sub-Inspectors
The Bihar government has appointed a transgender person Manvi Madhu Kashyap as a Sub- Inspector of Police for the first time in the state. Speaking to the media, Kashyap thanked the Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for the opportunity. In a significant boost for the transgender community, Bihar has appointed a transgender person as a police sub-inspector for the first time.
- Bihar Bridge Collapse Over Gandak River
A 15-year-old bridge over the Gandak River collapsed in Bihar’s Saran district on 4 July, marking the third bridge collapse incident in the district within 24 hours, India Today reported quoted District Magistrate Aman Samir. The bridge is used to connect villages in Saran to the neighbouring Siwan district.
According to the sources, at least 12 bridges have collapsed across Bihar in the past 17 days. No casualties have been reported yet. At least 150 workers, including elderly, women and their children, were trapped in floodwaters in Bihar’s Bagaha after the water level of the Gandak River rose due to heavy rainfall in the region.
- Bihar Appeals Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Monday (July 29) admitted the petition filed by the State of Bihar challenging the Patna High Court’s order which had set aside the Bihar Amendment Laws increasing reservation for Backward Classes, Scheduled Tribes (STs), Scheduled Castes (SC) and Extremely Backward Classes to 65% from 50%.
- Scheme for Mango Cultivation
- New Ramsar Sites in Bihar
- Sustainable Development in Bihar
- Special Category Status for Bihar
- Drug Trafficking
- NEET Leak Controversy
- Nalanda University
- Patna High Court Nullifies Bihar’s Quota Enhancement
- Bridge Collapse in Bihar
- Bihar Cancels Contracts Awarded During Mahagathbandhan Regime
- Bihar to Bring Stringent Law against Paper Leaks
- Achievement of Bihar Alcohol Ban
- Rajaji Tiger Reserve
- Bihar Lok Sabha Elections Phase
- Kanwar Lake
- Bihar Ex- Deputy CM Passes Away
- Bihar Lok Sabha Elections
- Bihar Environment Secretary Addresses Jakarta Futures Forum
- Village in Bihar Refuses to Vote
- Bihar Records 18% Rise in Tax Collection in 2023-24
- NABARD Extends Financial Support to Bihar
- SJVN Partners with IIT Patna to Improve Tunneling Project Performance
- Centre Aims 7-fold Jump in Wheat Procurement
- Vice President Urges Young Professionals for India’s 2047 Goal
- Patwa Toli: The Village of IITians in Bihar
- Kesariya Stupa
- No Manufacturing Unit from Bihar on Stock Exchange
- Poll Timing in Bihar over Heatwave
- Child Trafficking
- Bihar: Highest Lightning Related Deaths
- PM Unveils Development Projects in Bihar
- PM Unveils Projects in Bihar
- ‘Ayushman Bharat’ Cards Issued in Bihar
- New Vande Bharat Express in Bihar
- Smart Prepaid Meter Installed in Bihar
- Bihar’s Greenhouse Gas Emission to Rise Five Times by 2070
- Begusarai: World’s Most Polluted Metropolitan
- NABARD Projects Credit Potential for Bihar
- ONGC to Drill Well in Bihar
- Bihar Diwas 2024
- Prominent Indian-Americans Honoured on ‘Bihar Diwas’ in New York
- The Central Government Cancels the Auction of 13 Crucial Mineral Blocks
- India Employment Report 2024
- Cold and Fog in Bihar Hits Rabi Crops
- Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK)
- NITISH Device
- Illegal Mining in Bihar
- Bihar Floor Test
- Bihar Government Tables Rs 2.78 Lakh Crore Budget
- Smart Gram Panchayat
- Ayush Regional Review Meeting
- No “Plus Two” Classes in Colleges in Bihar
- M Lays Foundation Stone for Redevelopment of Railway Stations
- Bihar Small Entrepreneur Scheme 2024
- World Bank Loan for Water Management Project
- New Tourism Policy
- Approval of Infrastructure Projects
- Illegal Sand Mining
- A Rise in Tiger Numbers in Valmiki Tiger Reserve
- Expansion of Litchi Cultivation across India
- Bihar Caste Survey to be put in Public Domain: SC
- Aadhar Seeding for NREGS Card Holders
- Procurement of EVs to Boost Bihar’s Electric Mobility
- Rise of Child Marriages
- Study to Analyse Air Pollution in Bihar
- Bihar Laghu Udyami Yojana
- Government to Make Bihar Leader in Startup Sector
- Late Former Bihar CM Karpoori Thakur to be Awarded Bharat Ratna
- Contents Rajgir Mahotsav started in Bihar
- Jyoti Sinha of Bihar received the National Award for the Best Disabled Person
- Dates announced for Panchayat by elections in Bihar
- Two-day global investor summit in Bihar from December 13
- For the 1st time in the country, a transgender was made a senate member in Patna University
- Bihar’s Abhay Kumar registered in Guinness World Records for the 3rd time
- Documentary ‘Weavers of Hope’ based on the weavers of Gaya’s Patwa group won UNESCO Award
- Andar block of Siwan district of Bihar tops NITI Aayog’s 1st delta ranking of ABP
- CM attended the 26th Eastern Regional Council meeting
- Chief Minister inaugurates units of ‘Mukhyamantri Udyami Yojana’ in Bihta
- Chief Minister inaugurated the road convenience centre cum cafeteria of Kesariya Stupa
- Chief Minister laid the foundation stone of developmental works of Punauradham complex
- MoU worth Rs 50,530 crore signed in Bihar Business Connect-2023
- Mandatory to install the Device in Commercial Vehicles
- CM inaugurated Ganga water Supply Scheme in Nawada
- Three new industrial areas will be built in Bihar
- 1.5 Crore houses in Saran, Bihar will get free internet connection
- Basukinath Jha Received Sahitya Akademi Award -2023
- Chief Minister inaugurates Bihar Dairy and Cattle Expo-2023
- 18th Bhojpuri Film Awards 2023 announced
- Bihar among Top Three States in Diet Activities
- Patna’s Shwetank Wins Best Judoka A ward in CBSE East Zone Judo Championship
- Second Supplementary Budget of Rs 26,086 crore presented in Bihar Assembly
- Durga Singh of Bihar won Gold Medal in under – 18 Race
- Cabinet Approves Proposal to Increase the Scope of Reservation in Bihar
- ‘Bihar Business Connect’ Summit
- Reservation Amendment Bill-2023 Passed in Assembly
- Siwan’s Yusra Fatma’s Name Registered in India Book of Records
- Bihar’s World Famous Sonpur Fair will start from November 25
- After Ayodhya, Punaura Dham of Mithila, the birthplace of Sita, will now be developed
- Funds Released for the First instalment of ‘Mukhyamantri Udyami Yojana’
- Madhubani Tops and Nalanda is at the Bottom in Providing Benefits of Departmental Schemes to the People
- First Clearance was given to 46 Investment Proposals in the Meeting of Bihar Investment Promotion Council
- Farakka – Kahalgaon will illuminate Bihar, 159 MW Electricity will be Available from Three Surrendered Units
- Bihar Becomes Self-Sufficient in Fish Production
- Every House will be Surveyed to Assess Liquor Bank in Bihar
- Chief Minister Laid the Foundation Stone and Inaugurated Various Projects in Darbhanga
- Bihar Education Department Released Model Time table
- Chief Minister Block Transport Scheme