Welcome to the Bihar Current Affairs edition for 08 July 2026, prepared for BPSC Prelims and Mains aspirants. Today’s roundup covers the Kosi flood alert as record water discharge from the Birpur barrage triggers evacuations in Supaul and nearby districts, the newly inaugurated Patna Metro extension to Malahi Pakri, the BPSC 72nd Combined Competitive Examination and the mega TRE-4 teacher recruitment, the nationwide Special Intensive Revision Phase-III of electoral rolls, and the India-Nepal cooperation on Kosi and Gandak flood control. Each item carries background, BPSC relevance and a Prelims fact table.
1. Kosi Flood Alert as Birpur Barrage Discharges Record Water
Why in News: In early July 2026, a flood-like situation gripped north Bihar as heavy rain in Nepal’s Terai and north Bihar pushed the Kosi to record levels, and all 56 gates of the Birpur barrage in Supaul were opened.
Background: With more than 5.33 lakh cusecs released, the highest discharge of the year, floodwaters entered over 500 houses across six blocks of Supaul and triggered inundation in Madhepura and Saharsa. The Kosi, called the “Sorrow of Bihar” for its shifting course and heavy silt load, originates in the Himalayas and joins the Ganga. Water levels of the Gandak, Bagmati, Burhi Gandak, Kamla Balan, Mahananda and Ganga also rose. Embankment-protection staff were placed on high alert, residents inside embankments were urged to move to higher ground, and relief camps and community kitchens were set up. This connects to Bihar geography, Himalayan rivers and disaster management.
BPSC Relevance: Prelims Kosi (Sorrow of Bihar), Birpur barrage, Supaul, Bagmati and Kamla Balan rivers. Mains GS1 drainage and floods; GS3 flood management and embankments.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| River | Kosi (Sorrow of Bihar) |
| Barrage | Birpur (Supaul), Indo-Nepal border |
| Gates opened | All 56 |
| Discharge | Over 5.33 lakh cusecs (year’s highest) |
| Worst-hit districts | Supaul, Madhepura, Saharsa |
| Other rivers rising | Gandak, Bagmati, Burhi Gandak, Kamla Balan, Mahananda |
| Response | High alert, evacuations, relief camps |
2. Patna Metro Extended to Malahi Pakri Station
Why in News: On 2 July 2026, CM Samrat Choudhary inaugurated the Patna Metro extension from Bhootnath to Malahi Pakri on the Blue Line corridor.
Background: The new stretch added about three kilometres, taking the operational network to roughly six kilometres and improving connectivity in eastern Patna. Patna Metro, developed to ease congestion in the state capital, is being built in corridors covering major nodes of the city. The extension is expected to cut travel time and offer commuters a faster public-transport option, with the government fast-tracking remaining sections. This connects to Bihar urban development, public transport and infrastructure.
BPSC Relevance: Prelims Patna Metro, Malahi Pakri, Blue Line corridor. Mains GS3 urban infrastructure and public transport; GS2 urban governance and service delivery.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Inauguration date | 2 July 2026 |
| Section | Bhootnath to Malahi Pakri |
| Added length | About 3 km |
| Total operational | About 6 km |
| Area benefited | Eastern Patna |
| Inaugurated by | CM Samrat Choudhary |
| Purpose | Faster, congestion-free public transport |
3. BPSC 72nd CCE and Mega TRE-4 Teacher Recruitment
Why in News: As of early July 2026, the Bihar Public Service Commission’s 72nd Combined Competitive Examination Prelims was scheduled for 26 July 2026, and the TRE-4 teacher recruitment schedule was in focus.
Background: The BPSC 72nd CCE covers 1,186 vacancies, revised down from 1,230 after 44 Sugarcane Officer posts were withdrawn, with the Mains slated for 21 to 25 November 2026. Posts include Sub-Divisional Officer, Deputy Superintendent of Police and Assistant Commissioner of State Tax. Separately, the School Teacher Recruitment Examination TRE-4 is planned for 22 to 27 September 2026 to fill 46,595 posts, the largest teacher recruitment in Bihar so far. The BPSC, headquartered in Patna, is a constitutional body under Article 315. This connects to Bihar polity, constitutional bodies and public employment.
BPSC Relevance: Prelims BPSC (Patna), Article 315, 72nd CCE, TRE-4. Mains GS2 State Public Service Commissions, recruitment and governance.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| 72nd CCE Prelims | 26 July 2026 |
| 72nd CCE Mains | 21 to 25 November 2026 |
| CCE vacancies | 1,186 (revised from 1,230) |
| TRE-4 dates | 22 to 27 September 2026 |
| TRE-4 posts | 46,595 (largest so far) |
| BPSC headquarters | Patna |
| Constitutional basis | Article 315 (State PSC) |
4. ECI Rolls Out Special Intensive Revision Phase-III
Why in News: In July 2026, the Election Commission of India began Phase-III of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls across multiple states and Union Territories.
Background: Under Phase-III, more than 3.94 lakh Booth Level Officers are going door-to-door to reach around 36.73 crore voters during enumeration, supported by about 3.42 lakh Booth Level Agents named by political parties. The exercise follows Bihar’s SIR, which was conducted from June 2025 and upheld by the Supreme Court on 27 May 2026, when the Court affirmed the ECI’s power to purify electoral rolls. Bihar aspirants should note the SIR aims to include eligible voters and remove ineligible entries. This connects to Bihar polity, electoral administration and the Election Commission.
BPSC Relevance: Prelims Election Commission of India, SIR, Booth Level Officers and Agents, Article 324. Mains GS2 electoral reforms, ECI powers and electoral-roll integrity.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Exercise | Special Intensive Revision (SIR), Phase-III |
| Rolled out | July 2026, multiple states and UTs |
| BLOs deployed | Over 3.94 lakh |
| Voters covered | Around 36.73 crore |
| BLAs | About 3.42 lakh |
| Bihar SIR upheld | Supreme Court, 27 May 2026 |
| Constitutional body | Election Commission (Article 324) |
5. India-Nepal Cooperation on Kosi and Gandak Flood Control
Why in News: With the Kosi in spate in early July 2026, attention returned to India-Nepal cooperation on flood control, following the 11th meeting of the Joint Committee on Kosi and Gandak Projects.
Background: The Joint Committee, which met in Kathmandu on 30 April and 1 May 2026, agreed on measures to reduce recurring flood damage in Bihar from the Kosi and Gandak systems, both of which rise in Nepal and the Himalayas before entering Bihar. The Kosi barrage at Birpur and the Gandak barrage at Valmikinagar are governed by long-standing bilateral agreements. Silt management, embankment maintenance and coordinated water release remain central issues, given that most of Bihar’s floods originate in trans-boundary catchments. This connects to Bihar disaster management, trans-boundary rivers and India’s neighbourhood diplomacy.
BPSC Relevance: Prelims Kosi and Gandak barrages, Valmikinagar, India-Nepal joint committee. Mains GS2 India-Nepal relations and water diplomacy; GS3 trans-boundary flood management.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Forum | Joint Committee on Kosi and Gandak Projects |
| 11th meeting | Kathmandu, 30 April to 1 May 2026 |
| Rivers | Kosi and Gandak (rise in Nepal) |
| Kosi barrage | Birpur (Supaul) |
| Gandak barrage | Valmikinagar |
| Core issues | Silt, embankments, coordinated release |
| Theme | Trans-boundary flood cooperation |
BPSC Practice MCQs
Q1. In early July 2026, all 56 gates of which barrage were opened as record water was discharged into the Kosi?
- (a) Valmikinagar barrage
- (b) Birpur barrage
- (c) Farakka barrage
- (d) Triveni barrage
Answer: (b) The Birpur barrage in Supaul opened all 56 gates, releasing over 5.33 lakh cusecs, the year’s highest, flooding Supaul, Madhepura and Saharsa.
Q2. On 2 July 2026, CM Samrat Choudhary inaugurated the Patna Metro extension up to which station?
- (a) Rajendra Nagar
- (b) Patliputra
- (c) Malahi Pakri
- (d) Bhootnath
Answer: (c) The metro was extended from Bhootnath to Malahi Pakri, adding about 3 km and taking the operational network to roughly 6 km.
Q3. The BPSC 72nd CCE Prelims, in focus in July 2026, was scheduled for which date?
- (a) 26 July 2026
- (b) 21 November 2026
- (c) 22 September 2026
- (d) 6 December 2026
Answer: (a) The BPSC 72nd CCE Prelims was set for 26 July 2026, with Mains from 21 to 25 November 2026 for 1,186 posts.
Q4. The Bihar SIR of electoral rolls was upheld by the Supreme Court on which date?
- (a) 10 July 2025
- (b) 27 May 2026
- (c) 24 June 2025
- (d) 1 July 2026
Answer: (b) On 27 May 2026 the Supreme Court upheld the Bihar SIR and affirmed the ECI’s power to purify electoral rolls; Phase-III rolled out nationally in July 2026.
Q5. The 11th Joint Committee meeting on the Kosi and Gandak projects, held in April-May 2026, was between India and which country?
- (a) Bhutan
- (b) Bangladesh
- (c) Nepal
- (d) China
Answer: (c) The India-Nepal Joint Committee met in Kathmandu on 30 April and 1 May 2026 to reduce flood damage in Bihar from the Kosi and Gandak systems.
