** The longest-serving President in the history of India “Dr. Rajendra Prasad” was born in which district of Bihar?

Siwan

• Dr. Rajendra Prasad, son of Mahadev Sahai, was born in Zeradei, siwan, Bihar on December 3, 1884.
• He was elected the first President of India on 26 January 1950. 
• He served as President for over 12 years, making him the longest-serving President in the history of India.

** Where has Bihar Utsav been organized from 16 to 31 March 2025 on the occasion of Bihar Day?

Delhi

• Bihar Utsav has been organized from 16 to 31 March 2025 at Delhi Haat, INA, New Delhi.
• Industries Minister of Bihar Government Nitish Mishra was present as the chief guest in this event.

Under which 

scheme has the Bihar Government proposed the beautification of Vikramshila Ancient University and Baba Hariharnath Corridor?

Challenge-Based Destination Scheme

• The state government has sent a proposal to the central government under the “Challenge Based Destination Scheme”, which includes a total plan of Rs 60.84 crore.
• There is a plan to develop Baba Hariharnath Dham on the lines of Kashi Vishwanath Corridor. 
• The main consultant of Kashi Corridor, HCP Design Planning and Management Private Limited, Ahmedabad has been given the responsibility for this project.

** Who has been awarded the Ramnath Goenka Award 2025 for Hindi?

Mridulika Jha

• The 19th Ramnath Goenka Awards for Excellence in Journalism 2025 were presented by President Draupadi Murmu at a function held in New Delhi on March 19, 2025 to 27 journalists in 20 categories.
• Mridulika Jha of Aaj Tak won the Ramnath Goenka Award for Excellence in Journalism 2025 for her coverage of the ‘‘Dunki route’ adopted by the youths of Haryana to illegally enter the United States of America.

The Kosi Mechi Intra-State Link Project will irrigate which river basin?

Mahananda basin

• The Kosi Mechi Intra-State Link Project aims to divert excess water from the Kosi River to the Mahananda basin in Bihar.
• The CCEA has also approved central support of Rs.3,652.56 crore to Bihar for completion of the project by March, 2029 with an estimated cost of Rs.6,282.32 crore.

Under which mode will the Patna-Ara-Sasaram Corridor be constructed?

Hybrid Annuity Mode

• The project will be developed on Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM) at a total capital cost of Rs 3,712.40 crore.
• The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the construction of a 4-lane access-controlled greenfield and brownfield Patna Arrah Sasaram corridor.

Bihar government has now abolished the requirement of 75% attendance for the cycle and uniform scheme, tell me when was this scheme started?

2006

• Now from 2025-26, bicycles and uniforms will be provided to students at the beginning of the academic session.
• The Chief Minister’s Bicycle Scheme was started in Bihar in the year 2006 under the leadership of Nitish Kumar.
• On the lines of Bihar’s bicycle campaign, similar schemes are implemented in many African countries like Zambia and Mali etc.