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Keeping track of daily events in Jharkhand is crucial for aspirants preparing for state-level examinations like JPSC, JSSC, and other Jharkhand-based competitive exams. Here’s a detailed summary of major events that took place on 3 August 2025.
1. Former Chief Minister Shibu Soren Passes Away at 81
- Veteran leader and former Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibu Soren, fondly known as “Guruji”, passed away in New Delhi at the age of 81.
- Soren was a founding leader of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) and played a pivotal role in the formation of Jharkhand as a separate state.
- Following his demise, the Government of Jharkhand declared a three-day state mourning from August 4 to 6, 2025.
- During this period, the national flag will be flown at half-mast and all government programs will remain suspended.
Exam Tip: Shibu Soren served as Jharkhand’s CM three times and was also Union Coal Minister. His contribution is vital in Jharkhand’s statehood movement.
2. Education Minister Ramdas Soren in Critical Condition
- Ramdas Soren, Jharkhand’s Minister of School Education and Literacy, is in critical condition after sustaining a severe head injury from a fall.
- He is currently on life support at a hospital in Delhi.
- Chief Minister Hemant Soren, along with other political leaders, visited the hospital to inquire about his health.
Exam Tip: Ramdas Soren is also a senior JMM leader and key member in the tribal education policy initiatives.
3. Suspected Maoist Landmine Blast at Jharkhand–Odisha Border
- A tragic incident occurred near the Jharkhand–Odisha border in the Sundargarh district, where a railway worker was killed and another injured in a landmine explosion.
- The blast occurred during routine track inspection of the Bimalagarh–Kiriburu railway line.
- The area is known for Maoist activities, and authorities believe it to be a left-wing extremist attack.
- CRPF, Jharkhand, and Odisha police initiated a joint combing and search operation in the area.
- Jharkhand CM announced ₹10 lakh compensation for the deceased’s family.
Exam Tip: Focus on left-wing extremism-affected zones in Jharkhand and security strategies being adopted.
4. NCC Girls Battalion Combat Training Camp Underway in Ranchi
- A Combat Training Camp for the Girls Battalion of National Cadet Corps (NCC) is being held in Ranchi, from July-end to August 6, 2025.
- Over 214 girl cadets from various schools and colleges of Jharkhand are participating.
- The camp includes training in:
- Weapon handling
- Disaster preparedness
- Personality development
- Drill and discipline exercises
- Cultural activities
Exam Tip: NCC initiatives and women empowerment programs are often asked in general awareness and essay sections.
5. Monsoon Session of Jharkhand Assembly Begins
- The monsoon session of the Sixth Jharkhand Legislative Assembly began on August 3, 2025, in Ranchi.
- Key agenda items:
- Presentation of the first supplementary budget for FY 2025–26 on August 4.
- Discussions and bill introductions scheduled for August 6.
- The inaugural day included Van Mahotsav celebrations, where MLAs planted saplings in the new assembly township.
Exam Tip: Jharkhand Assembly sessions and budget provisions are important in polity and economics sections of JPSC/JSSC.
Summary Table
| Sl. No | Event | Importance for Exam |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Death of Shibu Soren | Jharkhand politics, statehood movement |
| 2 | Ramdas Soren’s health condition | Education ministry, current cabinet awareness |
| 3 | Maoist landmine blast | Security, LWE, compensation schemes |
| 4 | NCC Girls Camp in Ranchi | Youth programs, women empowerment, NCC activities |
| 5 | Start of Monsoon Assembly Session | Budget, Assembly functions, environmental activities |
How to Use This for Preparation?
- Add these updates to your current affairs notebook.
- Revise these before your JPSC/JSSC Prelims and Mains.
- Use Shibu Soren’s contributions in essay writing or ethics paper.
- Stay aware of ongoing security and political developments.
Also read in Hindi :
झारखंड करंट अफेयर्स – 3 अगस्त 2025
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