📰 Bihar Important Events (Dec 2024 - Aug 2026) Chapter 4: Chronological Milestones: Sports, Art & Culture, Heritage, Environment & Science

Mod 9: May–June 2026: 3rd Bihar State Open eSports Championship & Biodiversity Drives

📖 Chapter 4 of 8 🧩 Module 10 of 15 ⏱️ ~2 min read 💡 10 MCQs
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Pioneering Digital Sports & Ecological Discoveries (May–June 2026):

  • 3rd Bihar State Open eSports Championship (May 4–16, 2026): Commenced with 2,182 registered gaming athletes competing across BGMI, Chess, eFootball Mobile, FC26, and Street Fighter 6. The LAN Grand Finale was staged on May 16, 2026, at the Indoor Stadium, Patliputra Sports Complex, Patna, making Bihar one of the first states with an official government-backed eSports circuit.
  • World Environment Day Drives (June 5, 2026): Massive tree plantation drives were executed under the Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali umbrella across educational institutions and riverbanks.
  • Biodiversity Audits in Valmiki Tiger Reserve (VTR): Continued conservation monitoring highlighted sightings of rare reptile and avian species (including the mildly venomous cat snake Boiga trigonata) in West Champaran.
  • Gangetic Dolphin Census: The National Dolphin Research Centre (NDRC) near Patna University advanced research on the endangered Gangetic River Dolphin (Platanista gangetica), of which over 50% of the world's population resides in Bihar's stretch of the Ganga.

Exam View: Key Takeaways:

  • eSports Grand Finale: Indoor Stadium, Patliputra Sports Complex, Patna (May 16, 2026).
  • eSports Games: BGMI, Chess, eFootball, FC26, Street Fighter 6.
  • India's First Dolphin Research Centre: NDRC, Patna.
  • Gangetic Dolphin Habitat: Over 50% of Indian population resides in Bihar.
⭐ Key Points
  • eSports Grand Finale: Indoor Stadium, Patliputra Sports Complex, Patna (May 16, 2026).
  • eSports Games: BGMI, Chess, eFootball, FC26, Street Fighter 6.
  • India's First Dolphin Research Centre: NDRC, Patna.
  • Gangetic Dolphin Habitat: Over 50% of Indian population resides in Bihar.
📌 One-line Q&A
  • eSports Grand Finale: Indoor Stadium, Patliputra Sports Complex, Patna (May 16, 2026).
  • eSports Games: BGMI, Chess, eFootball, FC26, Street Fighter 6.
  • India's First Dolphin Research Centre: NDRC, Patna.
  • Gangetic Dolphin Habitat: Over 50% of Indian population resides in Bihar.
Questions 10 MCQs

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Where was the LAN Grand Finale of the 3rd Bihar State Open eSports Championship held on 16 May 2026?

The grand LAN finale of the eSports championship took place at Patliputra Sports Complex in Patna.

How many players competed across the 3rd Bihar State Open eSports Championship in May 2026?

A total of 2,182 registered eSports athletes participated across console and mobile categories.

Where in Bihar is India's first National Dolphin Research Centre (NDRC) established?

NDRC is situated on the banks of the Ganges within the Patna University campus.

Approximately what percentage of India's Gangetic River Dolphin population inhabits the river systems of Bihar?

Bihar hosts around half of India's estimated 3,000+ Gangetic Dolphins.

Which is currently the only operational Tiger Reserve situated in the state of Bihar?

Valmiki Tiger Reserve in West Champaran is Bihar's premier operational tiger reserve.

What is the official scientific name of the Gangetic Dolphin declared India's National Aquatic Animal?

The freshwater Gangetic Dolphin is scientifically classified as Platanista gangetica.

Which bird sanctuary located in Munger district is known for its natural geothermal springs and deciduous forests?

Bhimbandh Sanctuary in the Kharagpur hills of Munger features natural warm water springs.

Which two bird sanctuaries in Jamui district hosted the historic state bird festival 'Kalrav'?

Nagi and Nakti sanctuaries in Jamui are renowned wetland habitats hosting thousands of migratory winter birds.

Which eSports gaming title tested tactical combat skills in the 2026 Bihar State Championship?

BGMI was among the headline team esports titles featured at the state championship.

Which famous sanctuary stretch in Bhagalpur district protects freshwater dolphins over 50 km of the Ganga?

Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary extends from Sultanganj to Kahalgaon along the Ganga.
Question 1 of 10

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eSports Grand Finale: ______

Indoor Stadium, Patliputra Sports Complex, Patna (May 16, 2026).

eSports Games: ______

BGMI, Chess, eFootball, FC26, Street Fighter 6.

India's First Dolphin Research Centre: ______

NDRC, Patna.

Gangetic Dolphin Habitat: ______

Over 50% of Indian population resides in Bihar.