State PCS - Bihar (BPSC)

• 09 Sep 2025

Guru-Shishya Parampara Yojana

Why in News?

The Bihar Government’s Department of Art, Culture, and Youth has launched the Chief Minister’s Guru-Shishya Parampara Scheme. 

Key Points

• About: It aim to revive rare folk arts, musical traditions, and paintings through the traditional guru-shishya system between experienced masters and young disciples.
• Objective: The objective of this scheme is to preserve and promote Bihar’s rich cultural heritage as well as rare and endangered traditional folk and classical arts, by providing training to young people under the guidance of expert gurus.
  • After completing the training under this scheme, a grand convocation ceremony will be organized where trainees will showcase their art and also be felicitated. 
• Funding: The Bihar Government has sanctioned ₹1.11 crore for the scheme. 
• Format and Financial Support: A total of 20 Gurus, 20 accompanists, and 160 disciples will be selected, with financial assistance directly transferred to their bank accounts.
  • 20 selected Gurus will each receive ₹15,000 per month.
  • Accompanying artists will receive ₹7,500 per month.
  • 160 disciples (shishyas) will each be given a monthly scholarship of ₹3,000.
    • Training will be provided for two years in selected art forms.
    • Each participant must attend at least 12 days per month.
• Eligibility:
  • The Guru must be 50 years of age or older.
  • The Guru must be a permanent resident of Bihar.
  • The Guru must have at least 10 years of experience in the concerned rare or endangered art form.
  • The Guru must have a proper residence or training space, along with access to a training centre.
• Significance:
  • Senior artists will receive a respectable monthly income, supporting their livelihood.
  • Traditional and endangered art forms will be revived and preserved.
  • Young talent, especially from rural and semi-urban areas, will get a platform to nurture their skills.

World Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Day

Why in News?

The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India, observes World Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Day every year on 7th September.

Key Points

• About: The UN General Assembly designated 7 September as World Duchenne Awareness Day starting in 2024.
  • The day focuses on fostering global solidarity, awareness, and empathy towards affected individuals and families.
• Theme 2025: This year’s theme, “Family: The Heart of Care,” highlights the vital role of families in providing love, support, and resilience for those with DMD, while fostering inclusion, awareness, and community support.

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)

• DMD is a rare, progressive genetic disorder caused by mutations on the X chromosome leading to the absence of dystrophin, a muscle-protecting protein.
• It is named after Dr. Duchenne de Boulogne, who detailed the condition in the 1860s.
• This primarily affects males, as they have a single X chromosome.
• Symptoms begin with difficulty in walking, followed by progressive weakening of motor functions.
• Over time, the disorder affects the ability to breathe and impacts the heart (a muscle itself).
• Dystrophin also plays a role in the brain, which can lead to learning and behavioral challenges.
• The average age of diagnosis globally is above 4 years, with a diagnostic delay of ~2.5 years despite parents noticing symptoms earlier. Some symptoms may appear in very young children.