Govt. Exams
Entrance Exams
Bodh Gaya, where Buddha attained enlightenment, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Mahabodhi Temple complex there is architecturally significant.
Champaran Satyagraha was led by Mahatma Gandhi to protest against indigo plantations' exploitation. It was one of the first major Satyagraha campaigns in India.
Bihar has 38 districts as per the latest administrative divisions. The state was reorganized to form new districts over time.
The Battle of Buxar in 1764 was fought between the British East India Company and a coalition of rulers from Bengal (Mir Jafar), Awadh (Shuja-ud-Daulah), and Bihar (Mir Kasim).
The ancient kingdom of Magadha was located in present-day Bihar. It was a major power in ancient India and was the seat of the Mauryan and Gupta empires.
The Mid Day Meal Scheme in Bihar is implemented collaboratively by the State Education Department and District Administrations, with oversight from both state and central government.
Bihar's urban water supply faces challenges due to inadequate infrastructure development and contamination of groundwater sources, including arsenic contamination in certain regions.
The Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) is a national scheme implemented in Bihar to provide skill development training to rural and urban youth to enhance their employability.
Bihar has a significantly higher infant mortality rate compared to the national average, which is a critical health indicator reflecting challenges in maternal and child healthcare in the state.
The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act (1992) provides the constitutional framework for Panchayat Raj system across India, including Bihar. This amendment established the three-tier system of local governance.
