Welcome to the Bihar Current Affairs edition for 01 July 2026, prepared for BPSC Prelims and Mains aspirants. Today’s roundup covers the Patna Metro extension to Malahipakri set for inauguration on 2 July, Bihar’s Global Capability Centre policy and investment outreach, the Sahyog grievance helpline, the Police Didi safety scheme, National Doctors’ Day linked to Dr B.C. Roy, and the ninth GST Day. Each item carries background, BPSC relevance and a Prelims fact table.
1. Patna Metro Extension to Malahipakri Set for Inauguration
Why in News: In late June 2026, CM Samrat Choudhary reviewed Patna Metro progress and announced that the extension up to Malahipakri, adding the Khemnichak and Malahipakri stations, would be inaugurated on 2 July 2026.
Background: The Patna Metro is Bihar’s first metro rail system, built to ease congestion in the state capital across a priority corridor. The Malahipakri extension improves connectivity in the eastern parts of the city and follows successful trial runs on the section. The Chief Minister directed officials to accelerate the remaining stretches while maintaining quality and safety within timelines. This connects to Bihar urban infrastructure and public-transport development.
BPSC Relevance: Prelims Patna Metro, Malahipakri and Khemnichak stations, priority corridor. Mains GS3 urban infrastructure and mass rapid transit; GS1 urbanisation.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Project | Patna Metro (Bihar’s first metro) |
| New extension | Up to Malahipakri |
| New stations | Khemnichak, Malahipakri |
| Inauguration date | 2 July 2026 |
| City | Patna |
| Reviewing authority | CM Samrat Choudhary |
2. Bihar Courts Global Capability Centres Under GCC Policy 2026
Why in News: In June 2026, CM Samrat Choudhary continued Bihar’s outreach to global technology firms, having invited companies including Google to set up a Global Capability Centre in the state under the Bihar GCC Policy 2026.
Background: The Bihar Global Capability Centre Policy, approved in early 2026, offers capital-expenditure assistance, lease-rental reimbursement and power-bill support to attract large Indian and multinational firms to base back-office, research and technology operations in the state. The aim is to leverage Bihar’s young talent pool, generate high-quality jobs and strengthen its technology ecosystem beyond traditional sectors. This connects to Bihar industrial policy and the state’s technology and employment strategy.
BPSC Relevance: Prelims Bihar GCC Policy 2026, Global Capability Centre, capital-expenditure assistance. Mains GS3 industrial policy, IT-led employment and skilling.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Policy | Bihar GCC Policy 2026 |
| Focus | Attracting Global Capability Centres |
| Incentives | Capex assistance, lease-rental and power-bill support |
| Eligible firms | Large Indian and multinational companies |
| Aim | High-quality tech jobs and ecosystem growth |
| CM outreach | Invitation to firms including Google |
3. Sahyog Grievance Helpline and Portal Strengthen Public Redressal
Why in News: Through mid-2026, the Samrat Choudhary government advanced its Sahyog grievance-redressal system, built around helpline 1100, an online portal and panchayat-level camps, to resolve citizen complaints in a time-bound manner.
Background: The Sahyog framework provides a three-tier channel, a helpline, a website and field camps, so that citizens can lodge grievances online or offline, with each complaint targeted for resolution within a set number of days. It is designed to improve transparency and accountability in service delivery and to bring the administration closer to rural residents through panchayat-level outreach. This connects to Bihar governance and citizen-centric service delivery.
BPSC Relevance: Prelims Sahyog portal, helpline 1100, time-bound grievance redressal. Mains GS2 e-governance, grievance redressal and accountability.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| System | Sahyog grievance-redressal framework |
| Helpline number | 1100 |
| Channels | Helpline, portal, panchayat-level camps |
| Filing modes | Online and offline |
| Goal | Time-bound resolution of complaints |
| Theme | Transparency and accountability |
4. Police Didi Scheme Boosts Safety for Girl Students
Why in News: In 2026, the Bihar government carried forward the Police Didi scheme, under which women police officials are deployed at educational institutions and provided government-funded scooters to build trust with and protect girl students.
Background: The Police Didi scheme aims to create a friendly bridge between the police and girl students, deterring harassment near schools and colleges and encouraging girls to report safety concerns. By assigning women officers as accessible points of contact, the state links community policing with women’s and girls’ safety, complementing its wider social-security agenda. This connects to Bihar women’s safety and community-policing initiatives.
BPSC Relevance: Prelims Police Didi scheme, community policing, women police deployment. Mains GS1 women’s safety and social empowerment; GS2 police reforms and citizen trust.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Scheme | Police Didi |
| Target group | Girl students |
| Personnel | Women police officials |
| Support provided | Government-funded scooters for mobility |
| Deployment | Schools and colleges |
| Objective | Trust-building and prevention of harassment |
5. National Doctors’ Day Marks Legacy of Bihar-Born Dr B.C. Roy
Why in News: On 1 July 2026, India observed National Doctors’ Day, commemorating the birth and death anniversary of Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy, a link of special resonance for Bihar as Dr Roy was born in Patna.
Background: Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy, born on 1 July 1882 in Patna, was an eminent physician and the second Chief Minister of West Bengal, honoured with the Bharat Ratna in 1961. National Doctors’ Day, observed on his birth and death anniversary, recognises the contribution of doctors to society, with the 2026 theme drawing attention to the well-being of the healers themselves. This connects to Bihar history and eminent personalities of the state.
BPSC Relevance: Prelims National Doctors’ Day, Dr B.C. Roy, Bharat Ratna 1961, born in Patna. Mains GS1 modern Indian personalities; GS2 health-workforce and public health.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Occasion | National Doctors’ Day (1 July) |
| Commemorates | Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy |
| Birthplace | Patna, Bihar |
| Born | 1 July 1882 |
| Honour | Bharat Ratna (1961) |
| Notable office | Second Chief Minister of West Bengal |
6. Ninth GST Day Observed on 1 July with Taxpayer Outreach
Why in News: On 1 July 2026, India observed the ninth GST Day, marking nine years of the Goods and Services Tax that came into force on 1 July 2017, with a GST Pakhwada and taxpayer-help activities relevant to Bihar’s traders and small businesses.
Background: GST replaced multiple central and state indirect taxes with a unified structure administered by the GST Council, chaired by the Union Finance Minister with all state finance ministers as members. As a consuming state, Bihar benefits from the destination-based nature of GST and from the compensation and devolution mechanisms that support its finances. This connects to Bihar public finance and cooperative fiscal federalism.
BPSC Relevance: Prelims GST Day, 1 July 2017, GST Council, 101st Constitutional Amendment. Mains GS3 indirect taxation and fiscal federalism; GS2 Centre-state financial relations.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Occasion | Ninth GST Day |
| GST rollout date | 1 July 2017 |
| Constitutional basis | 101st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2016 |
| Apex body | GST Council |
| Council chair | Union Finance Minister |
| Nature of GST | Destination-based consumption tax |
BPSC Practice MCQs
Q1. The Patna Metro extension announced for inauguration on 2 July 2026 runs up to which station?
- (a) Bhootnath
- (b) Malahipakri
- (c) Danapur
- (d) Rajendra Nagar
Answer: (b) Malahipakri. The extension adds the Khemnichak and Malahipakri stations, improving connectivity in the eastern parts of Patna.
Q2. The Bihar GCC Policy 2026 is aimed primarily at attracting which of the following?
- (a) Thermal power plants
- (b) Global Capability Centres
- (c) Special Economic Zones for textiles
- (d) Ethanol distilleries
Answer: (b) Global Capability Centres. The policy offers capital-expenditure assistance, lease-rental and power-bill support to draw large Indian and multinational firms.
Q3. National Doctors’ Day, observed on 1 July, commemorates Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy, who was born in which city?
- (a) Kolkata
- (b) Patna
- (c) Bhagalpur
- (d) Gaya
Answer: (b) Patna. Dr B.C. Roy, born on 1 July 1882 in Patna, was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1961 and served as the second Chief Minister of West Bengal.
Q4. The Bihar Sahyog grievance-redressal system is associated with which helpline number?
- (a) 100
- (b) 1090
- (c) 1100
- (d) 181
Answer: (c) 1100. The Sahyog framework offers a three-tier channel of helpline, portal and panchayat-level camps for time-bound resolution of complaints.
Q5. Which of the following is the state animal of Bihar?
- (a) Tiger
- (b) Gaur (Indian Bison)
- (c) Gangetic Dolphin
- (d) Blackbuck
Answer: (b) Gaur (Indian Bison) is the state animal of Bihar, while the Gangetic Dolphin is the national aquatic animal, conserved at the Vikramshila sanctuary in the state.
