When did Chief Minister Nitish Kumar launch the Bihar Warrior Honor Scheme?

2 January 2025

• The government had announced a cash reward for those who give information about those who steal revenue by doing illegal mining in Bihar. Under this, rewards are now being given.
• On this occasion, at ‘Sankalp’ situated at Ek Aane Marg, the Chief Minister transferred the prize money to the accounts of 24 Bihari warriors by clicking the mouse.
• Under the government scheme, the warriors giving information about tractors are being given a reward of Rs. 5,000 and the warriors giving information about trucks are being given a reward of Rs. 10,000.

** Which female player from Bihar brought glory to the state by winning two gold medals in the Ashmita Khelo India Women’s National Weightlifting Championship?

Khushboo Kumari

• Khushboo Kumari performed brilliantly at the Asmita Khelo India Women’s National Weightlifting Championship held in Brahmapur, Odisha and won two gold medals in junior and senior women’s snatch 75 kg and clean and jerk 71 kg weight categories.
• The competition was held from January 8-14.

** Where was the ancient Shiva temple discovered in Patna?

Alamganj Police Station Area

• In a surprising archaeological discovery, a 500-year-old Shiva temple has been unearthed in Patna, Bihar’s capital city. 
• The temple, located in Ward No. 54, was found beneath what was long considered a garbage dump.

** Who won the best model award in East India Science and Engineering Fair 2025?

Arya Prasun

• Arya Prasun of Khagaria district of Bihar was awarded Bihar Best Model Science Special, Science Talent Prize. 
• He has won three awards in the Eastern India Science Fair (State Level 52nd Children’s Science Exhibition 2024-25) held from 7-10 january.
• Arya Prasun presented a project to conserve food and rainwater, save farmers’ crops and recharge underground water.

** Which para swimmer from Bihar will represent India in the international competition?

Shams aalam

•  Shams Alam is a famous para swimmer from Bihar who will represent India in the Reykjavik International Games in Iceland.
• It will be held from 24-26 January.

Which district of North Bihar has the highest female population according to the 2025 voter list?

East Champaran

• The Election Commission (EC) has released granular data for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections recently.

** Which District Magistrate of Bihar has been awarded the Best Electoral Practices Award 2024 for better election management in the Lok Sabha elections 2024?

Saurabh Jorwal

• Saurabh Jorwal, District Magistrate of East Champaran district of Bihar has been awarded the Best Electoral Practices Award 2024 for better election management in the Lok Sabha elections 2024.
• Bihar Chief Secretary Amrit Lal Meena will confer the state award to DM Yashpal Meena, Anshul Kumar, and Naveen Kumar.