Nalanda University, located in Bihar, is recognized as one of the oldest universities in the world, flourishing from 5th to 12th century CE as a center of Buddhist learning.

The Ganga River is the primary river system flowing through Bihar, along with its tributaries like Kosi, Mahananda, and Son, making it crucial for agriculture and irrigation.

Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport in Patna is Bihar's primary airport, recently upgraded with modern facilities for international flight operations.

India ranked 37th in the Global Innovation Index 2024, showing improvement in its innovation ecosystem and technological advancement.

Jharkhand was separated from Bihar on November 15, 2000, making Bihar a distinct state. Prior to this, Bihar included present-day Jharkhand.

PMFBY provides crop insurance coverage for one agricultural year (kharif or rabi season) at a time. Farmers must enroll annually for continuous coverage.

Urea (nitrogen-based fertilizer) is the most widely used chemical fertilizer in Bihar due to its effectiveness for rice and wheat cultivation and government subsidy.

Bihar relies heavily on rivers (Ganga, Brahmaputra) and canal systems for irrigation. The Indo-Gangetic Plain provides extensive water resources through these natural channels.

Wheat is a rabi (winter) season crop grown in Bihar from October to March. Rice is a kharif crop, while maize and cotton are also kharif crops.

The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution implements NFSA 2013, which aims to provide food security to eligible households through the Public Distribution System.