Under Section 24 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950, which authorities constitute the first and second appellate forums respectively for voter list grievances?

C. District Magistrate (First Appeal) and Chief Electoral Officer (Second Appeal)

A. Sub-Divisional Magistrate (First Appeal) and State Election Commissioner (Second Appeal)

B. Electoral Registration Officer (First Appeal) and High Court (Second Appeal)

C. District Magistrate (First Appeal) and Chief Electoral Officer (Second Appeal)

D. District Judge (First Appeal) and Election Commission of India (Second Appeal)

Alongside the Rajauli nuclear plant, which energy infrastructure project was approved by the Union Government to strengthen grid stability in Bihar?

B. 1,000 MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)

A. 500 MW Ultra-Supercritical Thermal Station

B. 1,000 MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)

C. 2,000 MW Pumped Hydro Storage Facility

What is the defining structural and construction characteristic of the Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Kaudinya?

C. Wooden planks stitched together using coir ropes and natural tree resin without metallic nails

A. Carbon-fibre composite frame with autonomous unmanned navigation controls

B. High-tensile titanium alloy welded hull powered by dual hybrid diesel engines

C. Wooden planks stitched together using coir ropes and natural tree resin without metallic nails

D. Reinforced steel framing propelled exclusively by auxiliary nuclear reactors

On which ancient architectural artwork is the design of INSV Kaudinya modeled, and what was its maiden overseas voyage route?

B. Ajanta Cave 17; Porbandar (Gujarat) to Oman

A. Elephanta Caves; Mumbai to Maldives

B. Ajanta Cave 17; Porbandar (Gujarat) to Oman

C. Konark Sun Temple; Paradip to Indonesia

D. Shore Temple, Mahabalipuram; Chennai to Sri Lanka

What was the exact tenure period of Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar as the 14th Vice President of India?

A. 11 August 2022 to 21 July 2025

B. 25 July 2022 to 10 September 2025

C. 26 January 2022 to 15 August 2025

D. 12 September 2022 to 31 July 2025

Which Indian state is the native birthplace of 15th Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan, and which state governorships did he hold immediately prior to elevation?

C. Tamil Nadu; Governor of Jharkhand and Maharashtra

A. Andhra Pradesh; Governor of Odisha and Bihar

B. Kerala; Governor of Karnataka and Goa

C. Tamil Nadu; Governor of Jharkhand and Maharashtra

D. Karnataka; Governor of West Bengal and Assam

Under Article 66 of the Constitution, which of the following accurately describes the composition of the Electoral College that elects the Vice President of India?

D. All members of both Houses of Parliament, including both elected and nominated members

A. Only elected members of Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, and State Legislative Assemblies

B. Only elected members of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha

C. Elected members of both Houses of Parliament along with elected MLAs of Delhi and Puducherry

D. All members of both Houses of Parliament, including both elected and nominated members

How many Members of Parliament are statutorily required as proposers and seconders respectively to validate a nomination for the election to the office of Vice President?

A. 20 proposers and 20 seconders

B. 10 proposers and 10 seconders

C. 50 proposers and 50 seconders

D. 100 proposers and 50 seconders

How many first-preference votes did Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan secure in the 2025 Vice-Presidential election, and what was his winning margin?

B. 452 votes; winning margin of 152 votes

A. 390 votes; winning margin of 90 votes

B. 452 votes; winning margin of 152 votes

C. 410 votes; winning margin of 110 votes

D. 520 votes; winning margin of 220 votes

Under Article 71 of the Constitution of India, which judicial authority has the exclusive jurisdiction to inquire into and adjudicate election petitions regarding the Vice President?

C. Election Commission of India

D. Parliamentary Privileges Committee

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BPSC Bihar Special • Current Affairs11 September 2026

Bihar Current Affairs: Bihar Final Electoral Roll 2025, Rajauli SMR, INSV Kaudinya & 15th Vice President

Source: Information & Public Relations Department (IPRD Bihar) / Official Gazettes•Exam Target: BPSC 71st & 72nd CCE Prelims

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1. Bihar Final Electoral Roll 2025 (Special Summary Revision)

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Publication Date: Officially published by the Election Commission on 30 September 2025.

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Total Electorate: 7.42 crore voters, reflecting a 6% rationalized decrease from the 7.89 crore voters recorded in June 2025.

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Constitutional & Legal Mandate: Guided by Article 326 of the Constitution of India and the ECI's guiding maxim: “No eligible voter to be left behind and no ineligible person included”.

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Statutory Appeal Mechanism: Aggrieved citizens can appeal under Section 24 of the Representation of the People Act (RPA), 1950:

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First Appeal: To the District Magistrate (DM) / District Election Officer.

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Second Appeal: To the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of the State.

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Key Roll Revision Statistics:

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Voters on 24 June 2025: 7.89 crore

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Names deleted from initial draft roll: 65 lakh

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Draft list published on 1 August 2025: 7.24 crore

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Ineligible electors eliminated: 3.66 lakh

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Valid inclusions via Form 6: 21.53 lakh

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Final certified electorate (30 September 2025): 7.42 crore

2. Bihar SMR (Small Modular Reactor) at Rajauli, Nawada

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Pioneering SMR Project: The Central Government approved India's first Small Modular Reactor (SMR) based nuclear power facility at Rajauli in Nawada district, Bihar.

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National Deployment: Part of the Centre's strategic roadmap to establish six SMRs nationwide under the newly constituted Nuclear Energy Mission (outlay: ₹20,000 crore in Union Budget 2025–26).

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High-Level Announcement: Unveiled by Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar following the Eastern Region Energy Ministers' conclave.

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SMR Technology Advantages: Advanced modular design, lower capital risk, compact footprint, factory fabrication, enhanced passive safety mechanisms, and grid stability.

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Battery Energy Storage: Complementing the nuclear plant, a 1,000 MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) was sanctioned for Bihar to strengthen grid resilience and renewable integration.

3. INSV Kaudinya: Ancient Indian Stitched Naval Vessel

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Unique Architecture: INSV Kaudinya is an authentic stitched ship (सिलाई किया हुआ समुद्री जहाज) constructed using ancient Indian maritime craftsmanship.

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Zero-Metal Construction: Fabricated without metal nails, rivets, or bolts; timber planks are joined and hand-stitched with coconut coir rope, coir fibres, and natural tree resin.

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Pure Sail Propulsion: Free of engine propulsion; navigates entirely powered by offshore winds and traditional sails.

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Historical Provenance: Reconstructed from 5th-century CE maritime murals depicted in Cave 17 of the Ajanta Caves, Maharashtra.

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Maiden International Expedition: Successfully undertook its voyage from Porbandar, Gujarat to Oman, retracing ancient Indian Ocean trade routes.

4. Transition of the Vice Presidency of India

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Resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar: On 21 July 2025, 14th Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned citing health grounds, addressing his hand-written letter to President Droupadi Murmu under Article 67(a) of the Constitution.

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15th Vice President: C. P. Radhakrishnan: Assumed the high constitutional office on 12 September 2025.

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Biographical Highlights:

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Born 4 May 1957 in Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu; prominent textile industrialist.

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Two-time Member of Parliament from Coimbatore (1998, 1999).

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Served as Governor of Jharkhand (2023–2024) and Maharashtra (2024–2025), holding additional gubernatorial charges of Telangana and Puducherry.

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Constitutional Architecture (Vice President):

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Ex-Officio Chairman: Rajya Sabha (Article 64).

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Electoral College (Article 66): Composed of all members of both Houses of Parliament (Elected + Nominated = 788 MPs). State Legislative Assemblies have no role.

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Election System: Proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote via secret ballot.

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Qualifications: Citizen of India, minimum 35 years of age, qualified for election to Rajya Sabha, holds no office of profit.

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Nomination Requirements: Minimum 20 proposers and 20 seconders; security deposit of ₹15,000.

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Disputes: Inquired into and decided exclusively by the Supreme Court of India (Article 71), whose verdict is final.

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2025 Election Results: C. P. Radhakrishnan secured 452 first-preference votes, defeating Opposition INDIA candidate B. Sudarshan Reddy (300 votes) by a decisive margin of 152 votes (752 valid votes out of 767 polled).

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