** Which has become the first state in India where the number of voters at each polling station has been reduced to less than 1,200?

Bihar

• Bihar will be the first state where no polling station will have over 1,200 voters, the ECI announced on July 21.
• The Election Commission has increased the number of polling stations from 77,895 to 90,712 by adding 12,817 new ones across the state.

In how many specific categories HS codes have been prescribed for Makhana of Bihar?

3

• Makhana grown in Mithila region of Bihar has now got international recognition.
• HS Code (Harmonized System Code) is a kind of digital passport, which identifies any commodity for international trade.
• Makhana producers and exporters will directly benefit from getting HS code.

** Which 3 districts of North Bihar are being combined to form Champaran Satyagraha Circuit?

Muzaffarpur, East Champaran and West Champaran

• A Champaran Satyagraha Circuit will be created in North Bihar by including the historical places where Mahatma Gandhi visited Champaran 108 years ago.
• This circuit will include historical places related to Gandhi in Muzaffarpur, East Champaran and West Champaran.

** Recently, the Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) of the Government of India has approved which project of Bihar to be included in the Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Program (AIBP) under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana?

Kosi-Mechi Link Project

• The CCEA, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the inclusion of Bihar’s Kosi Mechi Intra-State Link Project under the PMKSY-AIBP of the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
• To boost connectivity and agricultural irrigation in Bihar, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved this decision.

What was the score of Bihar in the Performance Grading Index (PGI) 2.0 report released by
the Ministry of Education?

471.9

• The Ministry of Education released the Performance Grading Index (PGI) 2.0 report for 2022-23 and 2023-24, ranking States/UTs on school education.
• Bihar and Telangana showed the highest improvement in the Access domain, reflecting better enrolment, retention, and reach in schooling.

** When is the 125 unit free electricity scheme being
implemented in Bihar?

1 August 2025

• Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has announced free electricity for domestic consumers, up to 125 units, starting August 1, 2025.
• This initiative will benefit approximately 1 crore 67 lakh families across the state.

** According to the Bihar State Finance Audit Report 2023-24 recently presented by the Auditor General of India (CAG), the state’s GSDP has increased by what percent compared to the previous financial year?

14.47 percent

• Bihar’s economic condition improved in the year 2023-24. The state’s GSDP grew by 14.47%, which is better than last time.
• The total liabilities of the state increased by 12.34%. Of these, 59.26% was of loans taken from the domestic market (such as Gaya loan).

** How much position has IIT Patna got in the list of Top Engineering Colleges of India 2025 released by IIRF?

10th

• IIT Patna B.Tech ranking by IIRF is 10 out of 150 colleges in India in 2025 and it was 48 out of 170 colleges in India in 2023.
• IIT Patna Overall ranking by NIRF is 73 out of 200 colleges in India in 2024.