Mod 8: January–April 2026: 2nd Women's Kabaddi League, National Rugby 7s & Sub-Junior Men's Hockey

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Premier National Championships Hosted in Bihar (Spring 2026):

2nd Bihar Women's Kabaddi League (March 11–17, 2026): Organized by the Bihar State Sports Authority at Patliputra Sports Complex Indoor Stadium in Patna. Six competitive franchise squads participated: Sitamarhi Sentinels, Magadh Warriors, Saran Strikers, Patna Pelicans, Nalanda Ninjas, and Anga Angiras.
16th Hockey India Sub-Junior Men's National Championship (April 1–12, 2026): Conducted at the Rajgir International Hockey Stadium. 30 state and union territory squads competed for national age-group honors.
Senior National Rugby 7s Championship (April 16–21, 2026): Hosted at the State Sports Complex in Rajgir. 27 women's state squads (April 16–17) and 26 men's state squads (April 20–21) competed in the Olympic-format tournament.
Bihar Diwas Celebrations (March 22, 2026): The 114th Bihar Diwas was observed with state-wide cultural fairs and heritage symposia at Gandhi Maidan, Patna, highlighting the state's cultural identity.

Exam View: Key Takeaways:

Women's Kabaddi League Venue: Patliputra Sports Complex, Patna (March 2026).
Sub-Junior Men's National Hockey: Rajgir (April 1–12, 2026).
Senior National Rugby 7s: Rajgir (April 16–21, 2026).
Bihar Diwas Date: March 22 (Commemorating separation from Bengal in 1912).

⭐ Key Points

Women's Kabaddi League Venue: Patliputra Sports Complex, Patna (March 2026).
Sub-Junior Men's National Hockey: Rajgir (April 1–12, 2026).
Senior National Rugby 7s: Rajgir (April 16–21, 2026).
Bihar Diwas Date: March 22 (Commemorating separation from Bengal in 1912).

📌 One-line Q&A

Women's Kabaddi League Venue: Patliputra Sports Complex, Patna (March 2026).
Sub-Junior Men's National Hockey: Rajgir (April 1–12, 2026).
Senior National Rugby 7s: Rajgir (April 16–21, 2026).
Bihar Diwas Date: March 22 (Commemorating separation from Bengal in 1912).

Questions 10 MCQs

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Where was the 2nd Bihar Women's Kabaddi League held from 11–17 March 2026?

It was organized at the Indoor Stadium of Patliputra Sports Complex, Patna.

In which town was the 16th Hockey India Sub-Junior Men's National Championship organized in April 2026?

Rajgir Hockey Stadium hosted 30 state teams for the championship from April 1–12, 2026.

How many women's state teams took part in the Senior National Rugby 7s Championship in Rajgir in April 2026?

A record 27 women's teams and 26 men's teams competed at the national championship in Rajgir.

On which date is 'Bihar Diwas' celebrated annually to mark the creation of Bihar state in 1912?

Bihar was carved out of Bengal Presidency on 22 March 1912, celebrated annually as Bihar Diwas.

How many franchise teams participated in the 2nd Bihar Women's Kabaddi League in March 2026?

Six teams competed: Sitamarhi Sentinels, Magadh Warriors, Saran Strikers, Patna Pelicans, Nalanda Ninjas, and Anga Angiras.

Which format of rugby was played at the Senior National Championship in Rajgir in April 2026?

The competition was contested in the fast-paced Olympic format of Rugby Sevens.

Which regional archaeological stupa site in East Champaran is recognized as the world's tallest Buddhist stupa?

Kesariya Stupa in East Champaran, measuring approximately 104 feet, is one of the tallest ancient Buddhist stupas.

Which park in Patna was developed near Gandhi Maidan as a dedicated children's science and ecology center?

Srikrishna Science Centre near Gandhi Maidan operates under the National Council of Science Museums (NCSM).

In which ancient city did Lord Mahavira attain Nirvana, celebrated with annual Diwali Nirvana Mahotsav?

Pawapuri in Nalanda houses the holy Jal Mandir where the 24th Tirthankara Lord Mahavira attained Nirvana.

Which historic battle of 1764 near the Sone river shaped the colonial history of Bihar?

The Battle of Buxar was fought on 22 October 1764 on the banks of the Ganges in southwestern Bihar.

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Women's Kabaddi League Venue: ______

Patliputra Sports Complex, Patna (March 2026).

Sub-Junior Men's National Hockey: ______

Rajgir (April 1–12, 2026).

Senior National Rugby 7s: ______

Rajgir (April 16–21, 2026).

Bihar Diwas Date: ______

March 22 (Commemorating separation from Bengal in 1912).