Bihar

• 23 Mar 2022

Bihar Diwas

Why in News?

• On 22 March 2022, the Chief Minister of Bihar, Nitish Kumar inaugurated the function organized to commemorate the 110th Foundation Day of the state at Gandhi Maidan in Patna.

Key Points

• On this occasion a laser show was organized with the help of five hundred drones, in which the map of Bihar was first displayed, then the cultural pride of Bihar was displayed. Along with this, the message of environmental protection and drug de-addiction was also given.
• It is worth noting that on March 22, 1912, the British formed a new province 'Bihar' separate from Bengal.
• Bihar and Assam were formed as a result of the Swadeshi movement against the partition of Bengal implemented in 1905, along with the annulment of the partition of Bengal.
• In the year 2000, a new state 'Jharkhand' was formed separate from Bihar.