At how many places will the ‘Mahila Samvad’ campaign be organised in Bihar?

70,000

• Bihar CM Nitish Kumar launched the ‘Mahila Samvad’ campaign on 18 April 2025.
• It will be started from the capital Patna. Mahila Samvad will be organized in 1395 villages of Patna district.

** Who has been appointed as the new Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Bihar?

Vinod Singh Gunjiyal

• Vinod Singh Gunjiyal will be the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Bihar.
• Vinod Singh Gunjiyal will take over from the current CEO HR Srinivas.

** What is the position of Nitish Kumar in the list of 100 most influential people of the country recently released by the English daily newspaper Indian Express?

21st place

• Recently, the English daily newspaper (Indian Express) released the list of 100 most influential people of the country.
• Home Minister Amit Shah is second, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is third and RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat is fourth, while Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is at the fifth place.

Which is the device launched in Bihar to prevent deaths due to lightning?

Nitish Locket

• The NITISH device will alert its users half an hour before lightning strike or flood.
• The pendant will be charged by body heat. This device will issue alerts in three ways.

** In the 12th Senior National Rugby 7s Championship (Women) Bihar defeated which team in the final to win the gold medal?

Odisha

• Bihar’s girls’ rugby team made history by winning the gold medal in rugby’s debut at the Khelo India Youth Games 2025.
• The team secured a commanding 22-0 win over Odisha in the final, showcasing their strength and skill.

** What is the name of the mascot of Khelo India Youth Games 2025?

Gajasimha

• The mascot is named Gajasimha, representing a fusion of an elephant and a lion.
• Gajasimha is inspired by the elephant-lion statues found in ancient temples of Nalanda and Bodh Gaya, dating back to the Pala period, reflecting Bihar’s rich historical and cultural heritage.

** How many trainer jet planes performed stunts in the air show held in Patna on the Vijay Diwas of Veer Kunwar Singh?

9

• A wonderful performance was given by the Suryakiran team on Babu Veer Kunwar Singh Vijay Diwas.
• The team was led by Wing Commander Rahul Jha, who descended with the tricolour along with the portrait of Babu Veer Kunwar Singh.
• Babu Veer Kunwar Singh’s Vijayotsav is celebrated with great pomp on 23rd April.

** Where will the Asian Men’s Hockey Champions Trophy be held from 29 August to 7 September 2025, hosted by Bihar, India?

Rajgir

• Hockey India and the Bihar State Sports Authority signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in this regard at the Patliputra Sports Complex in Patna.
• The tournament will take place from the 29th of August to the 7th of September at the recently developed Rajgir Hockey Stadium.