Mod 4: April–May 2025: National Panchayati Raj Day in Madhubani & Sepak Takraw World Cup

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National Honors & Global Sports in Bihar (April–May 2025):

National Panchayati Raj Day in Madhubani (April 24, 2025): Bihar hosted the National Panchayati Raj Day celebrations at Madhubani. The Prime Minister presented the prestigious National Panchayat Awards 2025. Motipur Panchayat in Bihar was conferred the National Panchayat Award 2025 for pioneering digital governance, sanitation, and women's participation.
ISTAF Sepak Takraw World Cup 2025 (Patna): Conducted at the Indoor Stadium of Patliputra Sports Complex, Patna. Indian teams, bolstered by key players from Bihar, delivered an electrifying performance to secure a historic Gold medal in the international tournament.
7th Khelo India Youth Games 2025 in Bihar (May 4–15, 2025): Bihar hosted the prestigious multisport competition across 5 hub districts: Patna, Rajgir (Nalanda), Gaya, Bhagalpur, and Begusarai, featuring over 5,000 youth athletes across 20+ disciplines.
Digitech National Gold Award: Bihar was awarded the Gold Award at the Government Digitech Awards in New Delhi for the successful deployment of the 'Bihar Krishi' mobile app and smart prepaid electricity metering.

Exam View: Key Takeaways:

Panchayati Raj Day 2025 Venue: Madhubani, Bihar.
Award-Winning Panchayat: Motipur Panchayat.
Khelo India Youth Games 2025: Hosted across 5 districts in Bihar (May 4–15, 2025).
Sepak Takraw World Cup Host: Patna (India won Gold).

⭐ Key Points

Panchayati Raj Day 2025 Venue: Madhubani, Bihar.
Award-Winning Panchayat: Motipur Panchayat.
Khelo India Youth Games 2025: Hosted across 5 districts in Bihar (May 4–15, 2025).
Sepak Takraw World Cup Host: Patna (India won Gold).

📌 One-line Q&A

Panchayati Raj Day 2025 Venue: Madhubani, Bihar.
Award-Winning Panchayat: Motipur Panchayat.
Khelo India Youth Games 2025: Hosted across 5 districts in Bihar (May 4–15, 2025).
Sepak Takraw World Cup Host: Patna (India won Gold).

Questions 10 MCQs

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In which district of Bihar was National Panchayati Raj Day celebrated on 24 April 2025?

National Panchayati Raj Day celebrations 2025 were officially hosted in Madhubani district.

Which panchayat in Bihar was conferred the prestigious National Panchayat Award in April 2025?

Motipur Panchayat was awarded the National Panchayat Award 2025 for exceptional governance.

How many districts in Bihar co-hosted the 7th Khelo India Youth Games in May 2025?

The events were staged across five key sporting districts in Bihar.

In which city was the ISTAF Sepak Takraw World Cup 2025 held where India won Gold?

Patna hosted the ISTAF Sepak Takraw World Cup 2025 at Patliputra Sports Complex.

For which digital innovation did Bihar win the Gold Award at the Government Digitech Awards 2025?

Bihar won gold for citizen services across the Bihar Krishi app and smart prepaid electric meter saturation.

Which district hosted the shooting and aquatics events during the Khelo India Youth Games 2025?

Rajgir's state-of-the-art academy hosted major disciplines with international-standard turfs and shooting ranges.

What traditional game native to Southeast Asia, combining volleyball and soccer, is known as Sepak Takraw?

Sepak Takraw is played with a woven ball over a net using feet, knees, chest, and head.

Which famous bridge over the Kiul river had its foundation stone laid to connect cultural pilgrim centers?

The ₹49-crore bridge over the Kiul river in Lakhisarai connects ancient Buddhist and Jain pilgrimage corridors.

What was the official mascot theme of the 7th Khelo India Youth Games 2025 hosted in Bihar?

Bihar showcased its state aquatic animal, the Gangetic Dolphin, and local wildlife symbols in its sports mascots.

What award category in Panchayati Raj honors carbon-neutral and environmentally sustainable panchayats?

The National Panchayat Awards include a dedicated category for Carbon Neutral Panchayats.

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Panchayati Raj Day 2025 Venue: ______

Madhubani, Bihar.

Award-Winning Panchayat: ______

Motipur Panchayat.

Khelo India Youth Games 2025: ______

Hosted across 5 districts in Bihar (May 4–15, 2025).

Sepak Takraw World Cup Host: ______

Patna (India won Gold).