State PCS - Bihar (BPSC)

• 06 Jan 2026

Two Judges Appointed to Patna High Court

Why in News?

Ritesh Kumar and Praveen Kumar have been appointed as judges of the Patna High Court by President Droupadi Murmu after approval from the Union Ministry of Law and Justice.

Key Points

• Appointing Authority: The President of India appoints High Court judges in consultation with the Chief Justice of India and the Governor of the state.
• Appointment Notification: The Ministry of Law and Justice, following the recommendations of the Supreme Court Collegium, issued the appointments under Article 217 of the Constitution.
• Judge Strength Increase: With their appointments the total number of judges in the Patna High Court is set to increase to 36.
• Significance: Increasing judicial strength at the Patna High Court aims to reduce case backlog and improve judicial efficiency.

Patna High Court 

• Established: 3 February 1916
• Legal Basis: Affiliated under the Government of India Act 1915.
• First Chief Justice: Hon’ble Justice Sir Edward Maynard Des Champs.
• Current Chief Justice of the Patna High Court: Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo

NTPC-GCRI MoA for Cancer Care Infrastructure

Why in News?

NTPC Western Region signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the Gujarat Cancer & Research Institute (GCRI) for the upgradation of radiotherapy services under a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative.

Key Points

• Objective: To enhance radiotherapy services by procuring and installing a high-energy Linear Accelerator (LINAC) at the Siddhpur Satellite Centre  in Ahmedabad.
• Funding: ₹23.16 crore has been sanctioned by NTPC under its CSR initiative for capacity upgrade.
• Technology Upgrade: The support will help procure and install sophisticated radiotherapy equipment, improving advanced cancer treatment capabilities. 
• CSR Focus: This initiative reflects NTPC’s commitment to inclusive development and contributes to Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being) by strengthening critical healthcare infrastructure through meaningful CSR interventions. 
• Regional Healthcare Hub: Strengthening GCRI will reduce the out-of-pocket expenditure (OOPE) for patients.