Mod 2: January 2025: Bihar Sports University UGC Recognition, State Tableau & Literary Honors

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Historic Institutional & Cultural Milestones (January 2025):

UGC Recognition for Bihar Sports University, Rajgir: In January 2025, the University Grants Commission (UGC) officially recognized the newly created Bihar Sports University at Rajgir under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956. Co-located with the state-of-the-art State Sports Academy in Rajgir, it offers education and training across 24 sports disciplines.
Royal Mint's Commemorative £2 Coin for George Orwell (Jan 13, 2025): Marking the 75th death anniversary of celebrated English author Eric Arthur Blair (pen name George Orwell), the British Royal Mint released a special £2 coin featuring motifs from his novel 1984. George Orwell was born on June 25, 1903, in Motihari, East Champaran, Bihar.
Republic Day Tableau (January 26, 2025): Bihar's tableau at the Kartavya Path parade in New Delhi showcased the sacred Mahabodhi Tree of Gaya and the architectural glory of Nalanda University.
Padma Awards from Bihar (Jan 25, 2025): Announced on the eve of Republic Day, notable personalities honored included social worker Acharya Kishore Kunal, folklorist Nirmala Devi, and Dr. Hemant Kumar.

Exam View: Key Takeaways:

Sports University UGC Recognition: January 2025 (Section 2(f) UGC Act).
George Orwell Birthplace: Motihari, East Champaran (Commemorative coin issued Jan 2025).
Republic Day 2025 Tableau Theme: Bodhi Tree and Nalanda University.

⭐ Key Points

Sports University UGC Recognition: January 2025 (Section 2(f) UGC Act).
George Orwell Birthplace: Motihari, East Champaran (Commemorative coin issued Jan 2025).
Republic Day 2025 Tableau Theme: Bodhi Tree and Nalanda University.

📌 One-line Q&A

Sports University UGC Recognition: January 2025 (Section 2(f) UGC Act).
George Orwell Birthplace: Motihari, East Champaran (Commemorative coin issued Jan 2025).
Republic Day 2025 Tableau Theme: Bodhi Tree and Nalanda University.

Questions 10 MCQs

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Under which section of the UGC Act 1956 did the Bihar Sports University, Rajgir, receive recognition in January 2025?

The UGC recognized Bihar Sports University, Rajgir under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956 in January 2025.

In which town of Bihar was world-renowned author George Orwell (Eric Arthur Blair) born in 1903?

George Orwell was born on 25 June 1903 in Motihari, East Champaran, Bihar.

What was the core theme of Bihar's tableau displayed at the Republic Day parade on 26 January 2025?

Bihar's 2025 tableau highlighted the revered Bodhi Tree and the historic ruins/heritage of Nalanda University.

Which famous dystopia novel inspired the £2 commemorative coin issued on George Orwell's 75th death anniversary in Jan 2025?

The UK Royal Mint's £2 coin featured iconography from his novel '1984' with the words 'Big Brother is watching you'.

How many sports disciplines are integrated for elite training at the Bihar Sports University and Academy complex in Rajgir?

The world-class sports academy campus in Rajgir caters to training across 24 sports disciplines.

Acharya Kishore Kunal, honored with the Padma Award in January 2025, is primarily renowned for work in which field?

Former IPS officer Kishore Kunal was recognized for his philanthropic hospitals, cancer institutes, and social service.

Under which state legislative act was the Bihar Sports University established at Rajgir?

It was enacted through the Bihar Sports University Act, 2021 (Bihar Act 21 of 2021).

Who serves as the ex-officio Chancellor of the Bihar Sports University, Rajgir?

Under the Bihar Sports University Act, the Chief Minister of Bihar serves as its Chancellor.

Which folk artist from Bihar was conferred the Padma Shri in January 2025 for contribution to traditional arts?

Nirmala Devi was honored with the Padma award for her dedicated preservation of traditional art forms.

Which memorial museum is being preserved in Motihari dedicated to the birth house of George Orwell?

The opium agent's bungalow where Orwell was born in Motihari is protected as a heritage memorial by the Art & Culture Department.

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One-liners

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Sports University UGC Recognition: ______

January 2025 (Section 2(f) UGC Act).

George Orwell Birthplace: ______

Motihari, East Champaran (Commemorative coin issued Jan 2025).

Republic Day 2025 Tableau Theme: ______

Bodhi Tree and Nalanda University.