BPSC CCE Prelims
Bihar Current Affairs Previous Year Questions (PYQs)
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In April, 2020 the Bihar Education Department started the following program through DD Bihar
Detailed Explanation:
In April 2020, during the COVID-19 lockdown, the Bihar Education Department launched educational broadcasts on DD Bihar to ensure continuity of learning.
The telecast of e-content was specifically designed for class IX-X students, focusing on critical board exam preparation when schools were closed and many students lacked internet access.
Which districts in Bihar will benefit from the Kosi Mechi Link Project?
Detailed Explanation:
The Kosi-Mechi Link Project is an intra-state river linking project in Bihar under the National River Linking Project.
It aims to transfer surplus monsoon water from the Kosi River to the Mechi River to provide irrigation in the Seemanchal region covering the districts of Araria, Purnea, Kishanganj, and Katihar.
What is the primary objective of Bihar's Mission Daksh?
Detailed Explanation:
Mission Daksh is a remedial education initiative launched by the Bihar Education Department targeting students in Classes 3 to 8 in government schools.
The programme identifies students who are lagging behind in basic literacy and numeracy skills and provides them personalised mentoring and extra remedial classes to achieve grade-level competencies through regular assessments and progress tracking.
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Which of the following is NOT one of the components under the YUVA framework of the Bihar Startup Policy 2022?
Detailed Explanation:
YUVA Framework under Bihar Startup Policy 2022 comprises three pillars: Vibrancy in education system (promoting entrepreneurial mindset), Young workforce engagement (skill development and employment), and Regulatory enablers (simplifying compliance and registration).
International market expansion schemes are NOT part of YUVA—the policy focuses on local incubation, state-level incentives, and regulatory support, not direct global market initiatives.
Who presented the Bihar Budget 2024-25 in the State Assembly?
Detailed Explanation:
Shri Samrat Choudhary, the Finance Minister of Bihar, presented the Bihar Budget 2024-25 in the State Assembly on February 13, 2024.
He holds the dual charge of Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister in the Nitish Kumar government.
When did Bihar State introduce the Green Budget for the first time?
Detailed Explanation:
Bihar became the first Indian state to introduce a separate Green Budget in Financial Year 2020-21, tabled in the legislative assembly on March 15, 2020.
The Green Budget allocates dedicated funds for environmental conservation, ecological restoration, and sustainable development, and Bihar has continued this practice annually.
Manvi Madhu Kashyap recently became Bihar's first transgender
Detailed Explanation:
Manvi Madhu Kashyap became Bihar's first transgender Sub-Inspector of Police in July 2024.
She hails from Banka district and overcame severe societal discrimination, including rejection from coaching centres in Patna, to successfully clear the Bihar Police recruitment process.
Shreyasi Singh, Member of the Legislative Assembly, represented India in shooting in Paris Olympics 2024. Elected from which constituency in Bihar?
Detailed Explanation:
Shreyasi Singh is an MLA from Jamui constituency in the Bihar Legislative Assembly, elected in 2020 on a BJP ticket with a margin of over 41,000 votes.
She represented India in shooting at Paris Olympics 2024 and has won a gold medal at 2018 Commonwealth Games (women's double trap) and a silver at 2014 Commonwealth Games.
Who among the following achieved the distinction of being the first Indian mountaineer to scale Mount Everest and Mount Lhotse twice in one season?
Detailed Explanation:
Satyadeep Gupta, a mountaineer from Bihar, became the first Indian to scale both Mount Everest and Mount Lhotse twice in a single climbing season, achieving the Double Dual Ascent.
He also set a record for the fastest traverse between these two peaks in 11 hours and 15 minutes, showcasing exceptional mountaineering skills.
In which city of Bihar is the recently inaugurated National Dolphin Research Centre located?
Detailed Explanation:
The National Dolphin Research Centre (NDRC) was inaugurated in Patna, Bihar on March 4, 2024, located on the Patna University campus near the Ganga River.
It is India's first dedicated facility for research and conservation of the endangered Gangetic river dolphin (Platanista gangetica), India's national aquatic animal.
What is the contribution of agriculture in the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Bihar?
Detailed Explanation:
Agriculture contributes approximately 26% to Bihar's Gross Domestic Product (GDP), making it a significant sector in the state's economy.
This percentage has remained relatively stable in recent years, though it varies slightly with annual agricultural output and economic growth patterns.
Which sector received the highest allocation in the Bihar Budget 2024-25?
Detailed Explanation:
Education received the highest allocation of ₹52,639 crore in the Bihar Budget 2024-25.
Other major allocations included Road Construction (₹15,235 crore), Health (₹14,932 crore), and Rural Development (₹11,200 crore), making Education the clear priority sector.
At what percentage has Bihar registered the lowest Female Workforce Participation Rate for the year 2020-2022?
Detailed Explanation:
Bihar recorded the lowest Female Workforce Participation Rate (FWPR) in India during 2020-2022, with 4% in rural areas and 6.5% in urban areas.
This data is from the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) conducted by the National Statistical Office (NSO), highlighting significant gender disparity in workforce participation across Indian states.
The maximum number of tax industries is in which district?
Detailed Explanation:
Kishanganj district in Bihar has the maximum number of tasar silk industries.
Tasar silk production is concentrated in the tribal belt of Bihar, with Kishanganj leading due to favorable climatic conditions and presence of Terminalia arjuna (Arjun) trees essential for tasar silkworm rearing.
According to the National Family Survey-5 released by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on November 24, 2021, there has been a significant improvement in the sex ratio of Bihar. It has increased from ______in 2015-2016 to _____ in 2020-2022.
Detailed Explanation:
The National Family Health Survey-5 (NFHS-5) released by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on November 24, 2021, reported a significant improvement in Bihar's sex ratio at birth.
The sex ratio increased from 1062 in NFHS-4 (2015-2016) to 1090 in NFHS-5 (2019-2021), indicating 1090 girls per 1000 boys. This improvement reflects better healthcare access, nutrition, and gender-sensitive policies in the state.