GENERAL BALBIR SINGH.
HE Shri Ram Nath Kovind the Governor of the Bihar State visited the Regtl Centre twice i.e on 23 September 2016 and 27 September 2017.
| LIEUTENANT GENERAL BALBIR SINGH, VISHISHT SEVA MEDAL** COLONEL OF THE BIHAR REGIMENT REVIEWING THE PASSING OUT PARADE | |
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| PT DISPLAY DURING BARAKHANA FUNCTION | SPECIAL SAINIK SAMMELLAN |
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Who is current governor of Bihar?
Who is the government of Bihar 2021?
From 1946, 23 people have been Chief Minister of Bihar. The inaugural holder was Sri Krishna Sinha of the Indian National Congress, he also has the longest incumbency. The current incumbent is Nitish Kumar who is having incumbency since 22 February 2015.
Who gave the name Bihar?
The word ‘Bihar’ has originated from the ‘Viharas’ which means resting house of Buddhist monk but it was the Muslim rulers of 12th Century who started calling the state as ‘Bihar’. 1. Aryans started moving towards Eastern India in the later Vedic period (1000-600 BC). 2.
Why is Bihar called Bihar?
The name Bihar is derived from the Sanskrit and Pali word vihāra (Devanagari: विहार), meaning “abode”. The region roughly encompassing the present state had many Buddhist vihāras, the abodes of Buddhist monks in the ancient and medieval periods.
Who is the finance minister of Bihar?
Finance Ministers of Bihar, India
| # | Name | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Rabri Devi | Rashtriya Janata Dal |
| 18 | Nitish Kumar | Janata Dal (United) |
| 19 | Rabri Devi | Rashtriya Janata Dal |
| 20 | Sushil Kumar Modi | Bharatiya Janata Party |
Who is education minister in Bihar?
List
| No. | Name | Left office |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Prashant Kumar Sahi | 2015 |
| 23 | Ashok Choudhary | 2017 |
| 24 | Krishna Nandan Prasad Verma | 2020 |
| 25 | Vijay Kumar Chaudhary | Present |
What is Bihar old name?
Magadha
History[edit]
Bihar was known as Magadha in ancient times. It was a center of power, learning and culture. The Maurya empire as well as one of the world’s greatest pacifist religions, Buddhism, arose from Magadha. Bihari empires, like the Maurya and the Gupta, unified large parts of South Asia under a central rule.
What is the full form of Bihar?
The northern state of Bihar denotes following words with its array of letters. B stands for Bharat; I stand for Indian, while. H denotes Hindustan.
Who is the district of Bihar?
Summary
| Division | Headquarters | Districts |
|---|---|---|
| Patna | Patna | Bhojpur, Buxar, Kaimur, Patna, Rohtas, Nalanda |
| Saran | Chapra | Saran, Siwan , Gopalganj |
| Tirhut | Muzaffarpur | East Champaran, Muzaffarpur, Sheohar, Sitamarhi, Vaishali, West Champaran |
| Purnia | Purnia | Araria, Katihar, Kishanganj, Purnia |
What is the language of Bihar?
HindiAfter independence Hindi was given the sole official status through the Bihar Official Language Act, 1950. Hindi was displaced as the sole official language of Bihar in 1981, when Urdu was accorded the status of the second official language.
Who gave name Patna?
It was prince Azim-us-Shan who tried to turn Patna into a beautiful city and it was he who gave it the name ‘Azimabad’. The common people however went on calling it ‘Patna’. The old Patna or the modern Patna City had at one time a wall all round, the remains of which can still be seen at the entrance of old Patna.
Why is Gaya famous?
Gaya is mostly known as the birthplace of Buddhism as Gautama Buddha attained nirvana in this holy site. Gaya has temples of great beauty and heritage and makes it one of the most desired spiritual destinations in India. The beautiful city is surrounded on three sides by hills and the meandering Phalgu River.
Who is the agriculture minister of Bihar?
Prem Kumar
Prem Kumar is an Indian politician. He is a member of Bihar Legislative Assembly elected eight times from Gaya Town assembly constituency.
Prem Kumar (politician)
| Prem Kumar | |
|---|---|
| Ministry | Term |
| Minister of Animal Husbandry & Fisheries | 2 June 2019 – 16 November 2020 |
| Minister of Agriculture | 29 July 2017 – 16 November 2020 |
Who is vice chief minister of Bihar?
List of deputy chief ministers of Bihar
| Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar | |
|---|---|
| Incumbent Tarkishore Prasad Renu Devi since 16 November 2020 | |
| Appointer | Governor of Bihar |
| Inaugural holder | Anugrah Narayan Sinha |
| Formation | 02 April 1946 |
Who Is Money minister?
Who’s Who
| Name | Designation | Room No |
|---|---|---|
| SMT NIRMALA SITHARAMAN | Finance Minister | 134,NB |
| SH.VIPUL BANSAL | PS TO FM | 136 A |
| SH.VIVEK SINGH | OSD TO FM | 137 NB |
| SH.ANIL YADAV | US (FMO) | 135 NB |
Who is Railway Minister?
Minister of Railways (India)
| Minister of Railways | |
|---|---|
| Emblem of India | |
| Incumbent Ashwini Vaishnaw since 7 July 2021 | |
| Ministry of Railways | |
| Member of | Cabinet of India |
Who is the first CM in Bihar?
As the former chief minister of Bihar he attended the Simla Conference and also became the member of Constituent Assembly of India which framed the Constitution of India. Sinha served Bihar continuously from 1946 until his death on 31 January 1961 at the age of 73.
Which is the largest district in Bihar?
West Champaran
Largest & Smallest District in Bihar by Area
| # By Area | District | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Largest | West Champaran | 5229 km² |
| Smallest | Sheohar | 443 km2 |
Why Patna is called patliputra?
Legend ascribes the origin of Patna to the mythological King Putraka who created Patna by magic for his queen Patali, literally “trumpet flower”, which gives it its ancient name Pataligrama. It is said that in honour of the queen’s first-born, the city was named Pataliputra.
Is Bihar a city?
Bihar is one of India’s most densely populated states, with well over 850 people per square mile (more than 325 per square km).The major cities in Bihar are Patna, Gaya, Bhagalpur, Muzaffarpur, Darbhanga, Munger, and Bihar Sharif.
