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The correct answer is option 1.

Key Points

• In Darbhanga, Bihar's first floating solar power plant was officially opened. It has a 2 MW capacity.
• The Bihar Renewable Energy Development Agency has overseen its preparation (BREDA).
• There are 4,004 solar modules in the facility. Each module, which is positioned in the pond, can produce 505 MWp of power at its peak.
• They'll produce about 2 MW of clean, green energy.
• In its 25-year lifespan, the floating power plant will generate 2.7 million units yearly and contribute to a reduction of 64,125 tonnes of carbon dioxide. It will also help to advance fish farming.
• 10,000 residents of the state will have access to electricity once the facility is operational.

The correct answer is option 2.

Key Points

• According to the Economic Survey for the year 2019-2020, Sheohar district has the lowest per capita income
• ​Patna district has the highest per capita income in the country with Rs 131.1k, according to the Economic Survey for 2019-2020. With a per capita income of Rs 51.4000, the Begusarai district comes in second. They are followed in terms of per capita income by Munger (44.3k), Bhagalpur (41.8k), Rohtas (35.8k), Muzaffarpur (34.8k), Aurangabad (32k), Gaya (31.9k), Bhojpur (31.6k), and Vaishali (Rs 30.9 thousand).
• The districts with low per capita income are Sheohar (Rs 19.6 thousand), Araria (20.6 thousand), Sitamarhi (22.1 thousand), East Champaran (22.3 thousand), Madhubani (22.6 thousand), Supaul (22.9 thousand), Kishanganj (23.2 thousand) and Nawada (Rs 23.4 thousand).
• Per capita income - Per capita income (PCI), sometimes known as total income, refers to the average annual income per person in a certain area (such as a city, region, country, etc.).

The correct answer is option 1.

Key Points

NITI Aayog SDG Report for the year 2020-2021

• According to the SDG India Index Report 2020–21 published by NITI Aayog, Bihar has the lowest overall score (52 out of 100) among all the states on the Sustainable Development Goals.
• By two points, it raised its rating from 50 in 2019 to 52 in 2020–2021.
• The SDG India Index was created in cooperation with the Global Green Growth Institute, the United Nations in India, and the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).
• The 16 SDG indexes, include SDG1- No poverty, SDG2- zero hunger, SDG3- good health and well-being, SDG4- quality education, SGD5- gender equality, SGD6- clean water and sanitation, SDG7- affordable and clean energy, SGG8- decent work and economic growth, SDG9- industry, innovation, and infrastructure, SDG10- reduce inequalities, SGD11- sustainable cities and communities, SDG12- responsible consumption and production, SDG13- climate action, SDG 14- life below water, SDG15- life on land, SDG 16- peace justice and strong institutions.
• Bihar's performance has improved in terms of hunger, health and wellbeing, education, gender equality, water and sanitation, cities and communities, justice, and institutions, according to the SDG dashboard. In terms of poverty, employment, economic growth, industry, innovation, infrastructure, and the lowering of disparities, the state's performance declined.
• Poverty, hunger, gender equality, industry, innovation and infrastructure, the reduction of inequalities, and climate action are the areas where state performance has been the worst.

The correct answer is Track Cycling

Key Points

• For the 1^st time, the Khelo India Women’s tournament will feature Track Cycling.
• The tournament, scheduled to take place across 4 Zones, has been sanctioned for a total of Rs 1.15 crore by the Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.​

The correct answer is Mithila Makhana

Key PointsGI Tag for Mithila Makhana

• The government has recently awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) tag to Mithila Makhana.
• The move is expected to help growers get the maximum price for their premium produce.

Mithila Makhana

• Makhana is one of the three prestigious cultural identities of Mithila.
• Pan, Makhan, and Machh (fish) are the three prestigious cultural identities of Mithila.
• It is also very famous in the Kojagara festival of Maithil Brahmins celebrated for newly married couples.
• Makhana contains protein and fiber, along with micronutrients like calcium, magnesium, iron, and phosphorus.
• Many products from Bihar have been granted GI tags such as:
• ​Bhagalpuri Jardalu Mango
• Katarni Rice
• Magahi Betel (Paan)
• Shahi Litchi
• Silao Khaja (a delicacy)
• Madhubani Painting
• Pipli Work

The correct answer is option 5.

Key Points

Mistake Points

• Observatory Langat Singh College was not included in the UNESCO list.
• It was fake news duly clarified later. Hence the answer option '5' is correct
• Link;  https://www.hindustantimes.com/science/unesco-says-observatory-in-biharcollege-not-included-in-world-heritage-list-101660031882706.html

UNESCO World Heritage:

• UNESCO World Heritage Site is a place that is recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization as of distinctive cultural or physical importance which is considered of outstanding value to humanity.
• UNESCO strives to encourage the conservation, identification, and maintenance of natural and cultural heritage around the world.
• This is exemplified by the Convention regarding the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage, accepted by UNESCO in 1972.
• There are 40 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India.
• Dholavira and Ramappa Temple are the latest addition to the list under the ‘Cultural’ category in 2021.
• 27^th July 2021 – Dholavira, Harappan City in the Rann of Kutchh, becomes India’s 40^th UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• 25^th July 2021 – UNESCO has inscribed the Rudreswara Temple (Ramappa Temple) at Palampet, Warangal, Telangana on the List of World Heritage Sites.
• In the year 2022, no site from India has been added to the UNESCO world heritage list. Hence, option 5 is the correct answer.

The correct answer is None of the above.

Key Points

• In the year 2020, Bihar gained the 26^th rank out of 36 States in the Ease of Doing Business, awarded by the Business Reforms Action Plan (BRAP). Hence option 5 is correct.
• The BRAP 2020 consists of 301 reform points that address 15 business regulation areas, including Access to Information, Single Window System, Labor, Environment, Land Administration & Transfer of Land and Property, Utility Permits, and others.
• To strengthen the reform process even more, 118 new changes were added. To broaden the scope of the reform programme, sectoral reforms with 72 action points were introduced for the first time in the following 9 sectors: Trade License, Healthcare, Legal Metrology, Cinema Halls, Hospitality, Fire NOC, Telecom, Movie Shooting, and Tourism.
• The president of the Bihar Industries Association, Ram Lal Khaitan, ascribed Bihar's poor performance to a lack of general industrial development.
• The BRAP rankings demonstrate just how little industrialization there is in Bihar. The state's ability to conduct business is also hampered by a lack of supporting infrastructure, such as transportation and lodging.

The correct answer is Rajgir

Key Points

Gangajal Aapurti Yojana

• Nitish Kumar, the chief minister of Bihar, launch the comprehensive "Gangajal Supply Scheme" in November 2022, at Rajgir.
• Sri Nitish Kumar inaugurated Ganga Jal Apurti Yojana at Rajgir on

27^th Nov 2022 and at Bodh Gaya on 28^th Nov2022. The

question refers to 28^th Nov 2022 only. Hence option 3 is the correct answer.

• The ‘Gangajal Supply Scheme will collect excess Ganga river water during the monsoon season for treatment, storage, and piped delivery to Rajgir, Gaya, and Bodhgaya in the first phase.
• With an investment of Rs. 4,000 crores, the project's first phase would be carried out.
• To provide water to around 7.5 lakh houses in Rajgir, Bodhgaya, and Gaya, massive pumps would lift Ganga water from Hathidah, close to Mokama, during the first phase.
• 11 strong pumps have been used to transfer Ganga water from Hathidah to Rajgir, Gaya, Bodh Gaya, and Nawada. In Rajgir, a correctional facility has been established.
• Approximately 8031 homes in 19 wards of Rajgir city, 75000 homes in 53 wards of Gaya city, and 6000 homes in 19 wards of Bodh Gaya city would receive Gangajal as pure drinking water under this programme.
• The goal of the programme is to provide 135 litres of pure water daily for each individual.

The correct answer is Board of Control for Cricket in India.

Key Points

• In a historic decision, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)  announced a “pay equity policy”, saying that its centrally-contracted men and women players would get the same match fees.
• With this, India has become the second country in international cricket to implement equal pay. Earlier this year, New Zealand Cricket announced equal match fees for its women players.

Additional InformationThe Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)

• The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is the national governing body for cricket in India. The board was formed in December 1928 as a society. It is a consortium of state cricket associations and the state associations select their representatives who in turn elect the BCCI officials. BCCI does not depend on the Government for its finances.

The correct answer is 11.3, 15.3

Key Points

Bihar Economic Survey 2021-22 

• The urbanization of the state has increased very rapidly in the last ten years. According to the 2011 census, the level of urbanization in Bihar was just 11.3 percent, which has increased to 15.3 percent at present.
• In the year 2011, Bihar had only 3.1 percent of the total urban population of the country. The state government has expressed hope that the level of urbanization in Bihar will be very high in the next decade in view of the urban economy growing at a high rate.
• Like the economic disparity among the districts of Bihar, the survey has also pointed out a great disparity in urbanization. Patna district has the highest level of urbanization (44.3 percent), apart from this, only two districts- Munger (28.3 percent) and Nalanda (26.2 percent) have more than 25 percent urbanization.
• According to the figures for the year 2019-20, Patna district tops in terms of per capita income with Rs 131.1 thousand. Begusarai district is at the second place, whose per capita income is Rs 51.4 thousand. In terms of per capita income, they are followed by Munger (44.3 thousand), Bhagalpur (41.8 thousand), Rohtas (35.8 thousand), Muzaffarpur (34.8 thousand), Aurangabad (32 thousand), Gaya (31.9 thousand), Bhojpur (31.6 thousand) and Vaishali (Rs 30.9 thousand).

The districts with low per capita income are Sheohar (Rs 19.6 thousand), Araria (20.6 thousand), Sitamarhi (22.1 thousand), East Champaran (22.3 thousand), Madhubani (22.6 thousand), Supaul (22.9 thousand), Kishanganj (23.2 thousand) and Nawada (Rs 23.4 thousand).