Dear BPSC aspirants,

As you prepare for the upcoming BPSC exams, it is important to stay updated with the latest current affairs both nationally and internationally. In addition, it is important to have a good understanding of the current affairs of Bihar as well. Here is a document that covers all these aspects to help you prepare better for your exams.

National Current Affairs:

1. India’s current GDP growth rate is 5% as per the latest reports.
2. The Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 has been passed recently and has caused widespread protests and debates across the country.
3. The National Population Register (NPR) has been in the news recently as some states have opposed its implementation.
4. The Central Government has launched the ‘Fit India Movement’ to promote healthy living and fitness across the country.
5. The Indian government has recently launched ‘Jal Jeevan Mission’ to provide safe and clean drinking water to every household by 2024.
6. The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has successfully launched 10 satellites for the US, Israel and Italy.
7. The Indian government has launched a massive campaign against single-use plastic.
8. The Centre has announced a new education policy that seeks to overhaul the entire education system in the country.
9. The Indian Army has successfully conducted surgical strikes on terrorist bases in Pakistan occupied Kashmir.
10. The Indian government has launched a new pension scheme for farmers called ‘Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maan Dhan Yojana’.

International Current Affairs:

1. The United States and China are engaged in a trade war that has caused global economic uncertainty.
2. The United Nations Climate Change Conference was held in Madrid, Spain in December 2019.
3. The United Kingdom has officially left the European Union on January 31, 2020.
4. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the novel coronavirus outbreak as a global health emergency.
5. The United States has recently imposed sanctions on Iran after the latter’s attack on US military bases in Iraq.
6. North Korea has conducted several missile tests in violation of UN resolutions.
7. The United States has signed a historic peace deal with Taliban in Afghanistan.
8. The United States has imposed a travel ban on several Muslim-majority countries.
9. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has ordered Myanmar to take measures to prevent the genocide of Rohingya Muslims.
10. The United States has assassinated Iran’s top general Qassem Soleimani causing tensions in the Middle East.

Bihar Special Current Affairs:

1. Bihar has launched a new initiative called ‘Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali’ to promote greenery and conserve water resources.
2. The Bihar government has launched a ‘Startup Bihar’ campaign to promote entrepreneurship in the state.
3. The Patna High Court has ordered a ban on the sale and use of firecrackers in the state.
4. The Bihar government has recently launched ‘Mukhayamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana’ to promote the education of girls in the state.
5. The Bihar government has launched a new initiative called ‘Har Ghar Bijli Yojana’ to provide electricity to every household in the state.

These are some of the important current affairs that you should be aware of while preparing for the BPSC exams. Make sure to read newspapers and stay updated with the latest news to have a better understanding of the current affairs.