What position did IIT Patna secure in THE Asia University Rankings 2025?

191

• IIT Patna has been ranked 191 in the Times Higher Education (THE) Asia University Rankings 2025. 
• This is a significant achievement in the educational journey of the institute.

** How many startups from Bihar got awards in Startup Mahakumbh 2025?

Three

• Three startups from Bihar have been honoured with the ‘Maharathi’ award.
• Three startups EY Delta, Lady Fair and Bhojpatta have been selected for this award in the prestigious Startup Maha Kumbh program organised by the Central Government at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.

Under which scheme has the construction of the proposed Buddhist Meditation and Spirituality Center in Bodh Gaya been approved?

Swadesh Darshan-2.0 Scheme

• In compliance with the announcement made by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India for the overall development of Gaya and Bodhgaya in the Union Budget 2024-25, a detailed report regarding the scheme was sought.
• Rs 165.443 crore has been sanctioned for the project, of which Rs 16.54 crore has been released as the first installment.

In which city of Bihar, the clock tower built under the Smart City Project is in the news recently?

Bihar Sharif

• A clock tower in Bihar Sharif has become a subject of controversy.
• Just a day after its inauguration, the clock tower allegedly stopped working. Let us tell you that the clock towers have become almost useless today.

** Prime 

Minister Narendra Modi attended the function organized in which district of Bihar on the occasion of National Panchayati Raj Day 2025?

Madhubani

• The main function was held at Lohana Uttar Gram Panchayat in Madhubani district of Bihar.
• Active participation of Panchayati Raj representatives, local citizens and beneficiaries was witnessed in the august presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Where did Bihar make the Guinness World Record for the world’s largest Madhubani painting?

Patna

• Students created the world’s largest Mithila painting using natural colors, inspired by Padmashree Jagdamba Devi’s style.
• The painting was presented on April 27 at the Patliputra Indoor Sports Complex in Patna and was created under the joint guidance of the Bihar State Sports Authority and Mithila Chitrakala Sansthan, Madhubani.

In view of Bihar Assembly Elections 2025, for the first time in the state, the Election Commission has added primitive tribe adults to the voter list, tell how many voters from total 10 districts have been added to the list?

3147

• Earlier, there was a provision for 1500 voters to vote at each booth. Now, according to the new norms, one booth will be formed for 1200 voters.
• Now the number of booths will increase to about 92000.
• First level checking (FLC) of EVM control unit (CU), ballot unit (BU) and VVPAT will start in the districts from May 2 to June 30 in the state.