Bihar Current Affairs Quiz — All time
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Under the 'Jalvahak' scheme unveiled on 15 December 2024, cargo owners can get reimbursement of up to what share of total operating expenditure?
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Correct answer: B — 35%
PIB (Ports, Shipping & Waterways): the Jalvahak scheme offers reimbursement up to 35% of the total operating expenditure incurred while transporting cargo via waterways on NW 1, NW 2 and NW 16.
National Waterway 16, one of the three waterways covered by the 'Jalvahak' scheme, is on which river?
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Correct answer: A — Barak
PIB (Ports, Shipping & Waterways): Jalvahak covers NW 1 (river Ganga), NW 2 (river Brahmaputra) and NW 16 (river Barak).
Consider the following statements about the 'Jalvahak' scheme: 1. It provides incentives for transporting cargo via inland waterways over distances of more than 300 km. 2. It is initially valid for three years. 3. It is a joint effort of IWAI and Inland & Coastal Shipping Limited, a subsidiary of the Shipping Corporation of India. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB (Ports, Shipping & Waterways): the scheme incentivises cargo moved over more than 300 km, is initially valid for 3 years, and is a joint effort of IWAI and ICSL, a fully owned subsidiary of SCI. All three statements are correct.
The 'District-level Climate Risk Assessment for India' report released on 13 December 2024 analysed flood and drought risks across how many districts?
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Correct answer: B — 698
PIB (Science & Technology): the report contains an in-depth analysis of flood and drought risks across 698 districts in India and was released on 13 December 2024 at IIT Delhi.
Which institutions developed the 'District-level Climate Risk Assessment for India' report released in December 2024?
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Correct answer: A — IIT Mandi, IIT Guwahati and CSTEP Bengaluru
PIB (Science & Technology): the report was developed by IIT Mandi, IIT Guwahati and CSTEP Bengaluru, supported by DST in collaboration with the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation.
According to the District-level Climate Risk Assessment report (December 2024), which of the following districts is NOT among the 11 districts at 'Very High' risk of both flood and drought?
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Correct answer: D — Barmer
PIB (Science & Technology): the 11 dual-risk districts are Patna (Bihar); Alappuzha (Kerala); Charaideo, Dibrugarh, Sibsagar, South Salmara Mankachar and Golaghat (Assam); Kendrapara (Odisha); and Murshidabad, Nadia and Uttar Dinajpur (West Bengal). Barmer is not on the list.
At the Credit Outreach Programme in Madhubani, Bihar, on 30 November 2024, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman distributed copies of the Constitution in which two languages?
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Correct answer: B — Maithili and Sanskrit
PIB (Finance): she distributed five copies of the Constitution each in Maithili and Sanskrit to distinguished citizens.
Consider the following statements about the Madhubani Credit Outreach Programme (30 November 2024): 1. Loans worth ₹1,121 crore were distributed to 50,294 beneficiaries. 2. SIDBI announced approval of more than ₹155.84 crore for rural road projects. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (Finance): loans of ₹1,121 crore went to 50,294 beneficiaries (1 is correct). The ₹155.84 crore approval was by NABARD; SIDBI approved ₹75.52 lakh (2 is wrong).
Yuva Sangam, whose Phase V began in November 2024, is an initiative of which ministry?
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Correct answer: B — Ministry of Education
PIB (Education): Yuva Sangam is a flagship initiative launched by the Ministry of Education.
Which of the following is NOT one of the '5 Ps' under which Yuva Sangam delegates get exposure?
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Correct answer: D — Prashasan
PIB (Education): the 5 Ps are Paryatan (tourism), Parampara (traditions), Pragati (development), Paraspar Sampark (people-to-people connect) and Prodyogiki (technology). Prashasan is not one of them.
Which state received the Best Marine State award on World Fisheries Day, 21 November 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Kerala
PIB (Fisheries): Kerala received the award for the Best Marine State, while Telangana was recognised as the Best Inland State.
Which census was launched on World Fisheries Day, 21 November 2024?
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Correct answer: B — 5th Marine Fisheries Census
PIB (Fisheries): Rajiv Ranjan Singh launched the 5th Marine Fisheries Census for data-driven policymaking.
Consider the following statements about the World Fisheries Day 2024 event: 1. Telangana was recognised as the Best Inland State. 2. India contributes 8% of world fish production. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (Fisheries): Telangana was recognised as the Best Inland State, and India, the world's second-largest fish producer, contributes 8% of global production. Both are correct.
Which state was announced on 21 November 2024 as host of the Khelo India Youth Games 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Bihar
PIB (Sports): Bihar will host the Khelo India Youth Games 2025 in April next year.
What was described as a first for Khelo India in the announcement of 21 November 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Hosting the Youth Games and the Para Games in the same state, on the Summer Olympics model
PIB (Sports): for the first time, on the lines of the Summer Olympics, the Khelo India Para Games will also be held in Bihar after the Youth Games.
Which team did India beat in the final of the Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2024 at Rajgir on 20 November 2024?
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Correct answer: D — China
Hockey India and The Hindu: India beat China 1-0 in the final at Rajgir.
Who scored the only goal of the Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2024 final for India?
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Correct answer: A — Deepika
Hockey India and The Hindu: Deepika scored in the 31st minute for a 1-0 win over China.
On Janjatiya Gaurav Divas 2024 at Jamui, PM Modi inaugurated and laid foundation stones of projects worth over:
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Correct answer: C — ₹6,640 crore
PIB (PMO): projects worth over ₹6,640 crore were inaugurated and their foundation stones laid at Jamui.
To mark the 150th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, PM Modi announced that what would be built in tribal-dominated districts?
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Correct answer: A — Birsa Munda Tribal Gaurav Upvans
PIB (PMO): PM Modi said Birsa Munda Tribal Gaurav Upvans will be built in tribal-dominated districts of the country.
Consider the following about Janjatiya Gaurav Divas 2024: 1. PM Modi's main event that day was held at Ulihatu. 2. PM Modi unveiled a commemorative coin and postal stamp in honour of Bhagwan Birsa Munda. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
PIB (PMO): the 2024 event was at Jamui, Bihar; PM Modi was at Ulihatu on the previous year's Janjatiya Gaurav Divas. He unveiled a commemorative coin and stamp. So only 2 is correct.
Who designed the commemorative postage stamp on the 150th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda released on 15 November 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Sankha Samanta
PIB (Communications): the stamp was designed by Sankha Samanta.
Bhagwan Birsa Munda led the Ulgulan (Great Rebellion) during which period?
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Correct answer: B — 1899-1900
PIB (Communications): Birsa Munda led the Ulgulan from 1899 to 1900.
Which edition of the India International Trade Fair was inaugurated at Bharat Mandapam on 14 November 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 43rd
PIB (Commerce): Piyush Goyal inaugurated the 43rd edition of IITF.
Which state was the 'State of focus' at IITF 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Jharkhand
PIB (Commerce): Bihar and Uttar Pradesh were partner states, and Jharkhand was the state of focus.
What was the theme of the 43rd India International Trade Fair (14-27 November 2024)?
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Correct answer: B — Viksit Bharat @2047
PIB (Commerce): this year's theme was 'Viksit Bharat @2047'.
AIIMS Darbhanga, whose foundation stone was laid on 13 November 2024, will be which AIIMS in Bihar?
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Correct answer: B — Second
PIB (MoHFW): AIIMS Darbhanga will be the second AIIMS in Bihar after AIIMS Patna.
At Darbhanga on 13 November 2024, the PM said how many more medical seats are planned over the next five years?
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Correct answer: C — 75,000
PIB (MoHFW): 1 lakh medical seats were added in the last 10 years, with plans for another 75,000 over the next five years.
Development projects worth how much were launched by the PM in Darbhanga, Bihar on 13 November 2024?
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Correct answer: A — ₹12,100 crore
PIB (PMO): the PM inaugurated, laid the foundation stone of and dedicated projects worth Rs 12,100 crore in Bihar.
Consider the following points made by the PM at Darbhanga on 13 November 2024: 1. The Makhana Research Center has been given the status of a national institution. 2. Pali has been given the status of a classical language. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (PMO): the PM noted the national institution status for the Makhana Research Center (and the GI tag for makhana) and classical language status for Pali. Both are correct.
The Integrated Manufacturing Cluster at Gaya, Bihar, for which agreements were signed on 12 November 2024, is a node of which industrial corridor?
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Correct answer: D — Amritsar-Kolkata Industrial Corridor
PIB (Commerce): IMC Gaya is a node under the Amritsar-Kolkata Industrial Corridor (AKIC).
What area will the Integrated Manufacturing Cluster at Gaya cover?
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Correct answer: B — 1,670 acres
PIB (Commerce): IMC Gaya will cover 1,670 acres.
Consider the following about IMC Gaya: 1. It has an investment potential of ₹16,524 crore. 2. It is expected to create about 1,09,185 jobs. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (Commerce): IMC Gaya has an investment potential of INR 16,524 crore and is expected to create approximately 1,09,185 jobs. Both are correct.
Where did folk singer Sharda Sinha die on 5 November 2024?
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Correct answer: B — AIIMS, New Delhi
Economic Times and The Tribune (PTI): Sharda Sinha, undergoing treatment at AIIMS-Delhi, died on 5 November 2024 at 9.20 pm.
Sharda Sinha, who died in November 2024, was especially associated with songs of which festival, as noted by the PM?
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Correct answer: D — Chhath
PIB (PMO): the PM said the melodious songs of Sharda Sinha associated with the great festival of Chhath would always resonate.
What is the total estimated cost of the two railway projects approved by the CCEA on 24 October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — About ₹6,798 crore
PIB, 24 Oct 2024: CCEA approved two railway projects with total estimated cost of Rs.6,798 crore (approx.).
The new railway line approved on 24 October 2024 to provide direct connectivity to Amaravati runs between:
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Correct answer: A — Errupalem and Namburu
PIB, 24 Oct 2024: construction of new line between Errupalem and Namburu via Amaravati covering 57 kms.
Consider the following about the railway projects approved on 24 October 2024: 1. Together they cover 8 districts in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Bihar. 2. The doubling project in north Bihar covers 157 km. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB, 24 Oct 2024: the two projects cover 8 districts in 3 states — Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Bihar (1 is correct). The Narkatiaganj-Raxaul-Sitamarhi-Darbhanga & Sitamarhi-Muzaffarpur doubling covers 256 km, not 157 km (2 is wrong).
Which two Aspirational Districts will be served by the north Bihar doubling project approved on 24 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Sitamarhi and Muzaffarpur
PIB, 24 Oct 2024: the multi-tracking project will enhance connectivity to two Aspirational Districts (Sitamarhi and Muzaffarpur).
On 20 October 2024, PM Modi laid the foundation stone for runway expansion and a new terminal building at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Varanasi, worth about:
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Correct answer: A — ₹2,870 crore
PIB, 20 Oct 2024: runway expansion, new terminal building and allied works of LBS International Airport, Varanasi worth around ₹2,870 crore. (₹6,100 crore is the total of all airport projects.)
On 20 October 2024, the PM laid foundation stones for New Civil Enclaves at three airports. Which of the following was NOT one of them?
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Correct answer: C — Rewa
PIB, 20 Oct 2024: New Civil Enclaves at Agra, Darbhanga and Bagdogra airports. Rewa's new terminal building was inaugurated, not a civil enclave.
Consider the following about the PM's Varanasi programme of 20 October 2024: 1. New terminal buildings of Rewa, Maa Mahamaya (Ambikapur) and Sarsawa airports worth over ₹220 crore were inaugurated. 2. Phases 2 and 3 of the Varanasi Sports Complex redevelopment were inaugurated under the Khelo India scheme and the Smart City Mission. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are stated in the PIB release of 20 Oct 2024.
After the new terminals inaugurated on 20 October 2024, the combined annual passenger handling capacity of Rewa, Ambikapur and Sarsawa airports rose to more than:
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Correct answer: B — 2.3 crore
PIB, 20 Oct 2024: the combined passenger handling capacity of these airports increases to more than 2.3 crore passengers annually.
The NCC's first-ever special sailing expedition (announced 20 October 2024) involves how many Naval Wing cadets, sailing about how far?
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Correct answer: C — 528 cadets, 1,200 km
PIB, 20 Oct 2024: 528 Naval Wing cadets will sail approximately 1,200 km along the Ganges and Hooghly.
The NCC sailing expedition along the Ganges and Hooghly (October-December 2024) was to run between:
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Correct answer: D — Kanpur and Kolkata
PIB, 20 Oct 2024: the expedition will be flagged off from Kanpur on 21 October 2024 and conclude in Kolkata on 20 December 2024.
The NCC's first special sailing expedition is a lead-up event to which camp, and in how many phases is it held?
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Correct answer: B — Republic Day Camp 2025; six phases
PIB, 20 Oct 2024: a flagship event leading up to the Republic Day Camp 2025; cadets from all State Directorates will take part in this six-phase event.
According to Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda (20 October 2024), which hospital is being redeveloped into Asia's second-largest hospital?
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Correct answer: B — Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH)
PIB, 20 Oct 2024 (Nadda): 'The Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH) is being redeveloped into Asia's second-largest hospital.'
As cited by J.P. Nadda on 20 October 2024, how many of India's 1.73 lakh Ayushman Arogya Mandirs are in Bihar?
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Correct answer: A — 10,716
PIB, 20 Oct 2024: of 1.73 lakh Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, 10,716 are in Bihar and 3,825 in Jharkhand.
The tripartite agreement signed under Namami Gange (reported 17 October 2024) for Saharanpur, UP, aims to conserve Pawandhoi and Dhamola, which are tributaries of:
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Correct answer: A — Hindon
PIB, 17 Oct 2024: a tripartite agreement has been signed for the conservation of the Hindon River's tributaries, Pawandhoi and Dhamola, in Saharanpur.
Consider the following statements about the Namami Gange 2.0 projects reported on 17 October 2024: 1. A 25 MLD STP was completed in Patna-Danapur, Bihar. 2. The Saharanpur 135 MLD STP project will be built on the EPC model with full central funding. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct per PIB. Statement 2 is wrong: the Saharanpur project will operate on a Hybrid Annuity PPP model, with World Bank financial assistance.
How much tax devolution did the Union Government release to States on 10 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — ₹1,78,173 crore
Finance Ministry via PIB (10 Oct 2024): the Union Government released tax devolution of ₹1,78,173 crore to State Governments on 10 October 2024.
Which state received the largest amount in the tax devolution released on 10 October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Uttar Pradesh
PIB state-wise table (10 Oct 2024): Uttar Pradesh received ₹31,962 crore, the largest, followed by Bihar with ₹17,921 crore.
Consider the following statements about the tax devolution released on 10 October 2024: 1. It included one advance instalment in addition to the regular instalment due in October 2024. 2. Bihar received the largest share among the States. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct; statement 2 is wrong. PIB (10 Oct 2024): the release includes one advance instalment in addition to the regular October 2024 instalment; Uttar Pradesh (₹31,962 crore) received the largest share, with Bihar (₹17,921 crore) second.