Which officers will be appointed at the district and sub-division levels to curb child marriage in Bihar?

Child Marriage Protection Officers

• The Bihar government has decided to constitute a state-level ‘task force’ headed by the chief secretary to monitor action taken by authorities to prevent and eradicate child marriages in the state.
• According to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-5, Bihar has the second-highest rate of child marriage in the country, following West Bengal.

** Recently the 113th Bihar Day was celebrated, what was the theme of Bihar Day this time?

‘Advanced Bihar, Developed Bihar’

• A three-day function was organized from 22 to 24 March 2025 at Gandhi Maidan, Patna.
• The main purpose of celebrating this day is to honor the rich cultural heritage, history and development of Bihar .
• This year the 113th foundation day was organised.

Under which Constitutional Article was the Seventh State Finance Commission of Bihar constituted?

Article 243

• The Bihar State Finance Commission, including its 7th iteration, is constituted under Article 243-I of the Indian Constitution. 
• This article mandates that the Governor of each state must establish a State Finance Commission within one year of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act (1992) and every five years thereafter.

** Which state’s power company has recently been awarded the gold award for the highest number of smart electricity meter installations?

Bihar

• Bihar’s electricity company has been awarded the gold award in the Anti Government Digitech Award 2025 held in New Delhi.
• Bihar State Electricity Board was formed in the year 1958.
• Then on 01 November 2012, the board was dissolved and 5 companies were formed. Its main objective was to reduce the financial deficit.

According to the recent announcement of Cooperative Minister Dr. Prem Kumar, where will the new zoo be built in Bihar?

Sasaram, Gaya and Jamui

• A total of 3 new zoos will be built in Bihar at Sasaram, Gaya and Jamui.
• This was announced by Cooperative Minister Dr. Prem Kumar.
• At present, Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park and Rajgir Safari are operating in Patna, Bihar. A zoo is also being built in Raniganj, Araria.
• Valmiki Nagar Tiger Reserve in West Champaran, Bihar is the only tiger reserve in Bihar.

Which GI-tagged product has the least number of registered users in Bihar?

Shahi litchi

• Shahi litchi, a unique variety of litchi, is a specialty of Muzaffarpur district in Bihar, India.
• Shahi litchi was the fourth agricultural product to get GI certification from Bihar in 2018, afterJardalu mango, Katarni rice and Maghai paan. 

** Recently, Rahul Srivastava of which district of Bihar has been appointed as the head coach of the Indian team for the World Karate Championship 2025 to be held in Russia?

Vaishali

• Rahul Srivastava is a resident of Sonpur in Vaishali district of Bihar.
• Karate coach Rahul Srivastava of Muzaffarpur has been made the chief coach of the Indian team in the World Karate Championship to be held from 5 to 8 April in Moscow (Russia).