Welcome to the Bihar Current Affairs edition for 10 July 2026, prepared for BPSC Prelims and Mains aspirants. Today’s roundup covers the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls being carried out by the Election Commission ahead of the assembly elections, the direct transfer of social security pension to nearly 98 lakh beneficiaries, the India-Nepal flood control understanding on the Kosi and Gandak rivers, CM Samrat Choudhary’s development pitch at the NITI Aayog meeting including the National Makhana Board, and the new Technology Centre inaugurated in Patna. Each item carries background, Bihar relevance and a Prelims fact table.
1. Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls Continues Ahead of Assembly Polls
Why in News: The Election Commission of India (ECI) is carrying out a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in Bihar ahead of the state assembly elections, an exercise that remained a major point of discussion in July 2026.
Background: The SIR is an intensive door-to-door verification and revision of voter rolls, aimed at including every eligible voter and removing ineligible or duplicate entries to purify the electoral roll. The exercise involves distribution and collection of enumeration forms across the state’s polling booths, followed by publication of a draft roll and a window for claims and objections before the final roll. The Supreme Court, in a judgment on 27 May 2026 by a Bench led by the Chief Justice, upheld the SIR as constitutionally valid and within the ECI’s powers under Article 324 of the Constitution and Section 21(3) of the Representation of the People Act, 1950. The Court held that adopting a different procedure from routine revision does not by itself make the exercise unconstitutional. This connects to Bihar polity, elections and the constitutional role of the Election Commission.
Bihar Relevance: Prelims SIR, Election Commission, Article 324, Representation of the People Act 1950, Section 21(3). Mains GS2 elections, electoral reforms and the ECI as a constitutional body.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Exercise | Special Intensive Revision (SIR) |
| Conducting body | Election Commission of India |
| Constitutional power | Article 324 |
| Statute | Representation of the People Act, 1950 |
| Key provision | Section 21(3) |
| SC verdict | Upheld on 27 May 2026 |
2. Bihar Transfers Social Security Pension to 97.84 Lakh Beneficiaries
Why in News: On 10 July 2026, the Bihar government transferred social security pension directly to the bank accounts of 97.84 lakh beneficiaries, involving an amount of about 1,423.94 crore rupees.
Background: The pension is disbursed under the state’s social security pension schemes covering old-age, widow and differently-abled beneficiaries, routed through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to reduce leakage and ensure timely payment. DBT sends money electronically into the beneficiary’s Aadhaar-linked bank account, cutting out intermediaries and improving transparency. Large-scale periodic transfers of this kind form a core part of Bihar’s welfare delivery to vulnerable groups, especially the elderly and women. This connects to Bihar social welfare, DBT governance and financial inclusion.
Bihar Relevance: Prelims social security pension, Direct Benefit Transfer, beneficiary count and amount. Mains GS2 welfare-scheme delivery and social security; GS3 DBT and leakage control.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Transfer date | 10 July 2026 |
| Beneficiaries | 97.84 lakh |
| Amount | About 1,423.94 crore rupees |
| Mode | Direct Benefit Transfer |
| Scheme type | Social security pension |
| Coverage | Old-age, widow, differently-abled |
3. Bihar Enters Monsoon Season Under India-Nepal Kosi-Gandak Flood Framework
Why in News: As Bihar entered the peak monsoon flood season in July 2026, attention returned to the flood-control understanding reached earlier this year between India and Nepal on managing the Kosi and Gandak river systems.
Background: At the 11th meeting of the Joint Committee on Kosi and Gandak Projects, held in Kathmandu on 30 April and 1 May 2026, the two sides had agreed on measures covering embankment strengthening, silt management and coordinated water release to reduce recurring flood damage in Bihar. The Kosi, often called the Sorrow of Bihar, and the Gandak originate in the Nepal Himalaya and carry heavy sediment loads that raise riverbeds and cause frequent embankment breaches and flooding in north Bihar during the monsoon. Effective flood management depends on this cross-border cooperation because the catchments lie largely in Nepal, and the state’s Water Resources Department carries out annual pre-monsoon embankment preparedness. This connects to Bihar geography, trans-boundary rivers and disaster management.
Bihar Relevance: Prelims Kosi (Sorrow of Bihar), Gandak, Joint Committee on Kosi and Gandak Projects, India-Nepal cooperation. Mains GS1 rivers and floods; GS2 India-Nepal relations; GS3 disaster management.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Countries | India and Nepal |
| Rivers | Kosi and Gandak |
| Forum | 11th Joint Committee on Kosi and Gandak Projects |
| Meeting held | Kathmandu, 30 April to 1 May 2026 |
| Kosi nickname | Sorrow of Bihar |
| Origin | Nepal Himalaya |
4. CM Samrat Choudhary Pitches Bihar’s Development Agenda at NITI Aayog
Why in News: At the NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting chaired by the Prime Minister, Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary made a strong pitch for central assistance, seeking support of about 18,000 crore rupees for the state’s development priorities.
Background: The CM highlighted education, skill development, tourism and sports, seeking funds including for the Jannayak Karpoori Thakur Skill University and a skill pilot project, and pressed for approval and support to set up the National Makhana Board office in Bihar. Bihar is the largest producer of makhana (fox nut) in India, and a dedicated board is expected to strengthen research, marketing and farmer incomes in the sector. The state also sought regional branches of IISER and the School of Planning and Architecture and support for the Rajgir-Nalanda-Bodhgaya tourism circuit. This connects to Bihar economy, cooperative federalism and agri-based development.
Bihar Relevance: Prelims NITI Aayog Governing Council, National Makhana Board, makhana, Karpoori Thakur Skill University. Mains GS2 cooperative federalism and Centre-State relations; GS3 agri-economy and skilling.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Forum | NITI Aayog Governing Council |
| Chief Minister | Samrat Choudhary |
| Aid sought | About 18,000 crore rupees |
| Key demand | National Makhana Board office |
| Makhana | Bihar is largest producer |
| Circuit | Rajgir-Nalanda-Bodhgaya |
5. CM Inaugurates New Technology Centre in Patna
Why in News: Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary inaugurated a major Technology Centre in Patna as the state’s Industry Department pushed for industrial growth and job creation.
Background: The Technology Centre is aimed at supporting Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) with access to modern machinery, tooling, skill training and design support, aligning with the Make in Bihar drive to strengthen local manufacturing. MSMEs are central to employment generation, and such centres help entrepreneurs upgrade technology, improve product quality and reach wider markets. The initiative complements Bihar’s broader effort to expand industry, generate jobs and reduce out-migration of workers. This connects to Bihar economy, MSMEs and industrial development.
Bihar Relevance: Prelims Technology Centre, MSME, Make in Bihar. Mains GS3 industrial growth, MSMEs and employment generation.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Facility | Technology Centre, Patna |
| Inaugurated by | CM Samrat Choudhary |
| Beneficiaries | MSMEs and entrepreneurs |
| Support | Machinery, tooling, skill training |
| Drive | Make in Bihar |
| Goal | Industrial growth and jobs |
BPSC Practice MCQs
Q1. The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar is being conducted by which body?
- (a) Election Commission of India
- (b) State Election Commission
- (c) NITI Aayog
- (d) Ministry of Home Affairs
Answer: (a) The SIR is conducted by the Election Commission of India, whose power to superintend electoral rolls flows from Article 324 of the Constitution.
Q2. The Supreme Court upheld the Bihar SIR as valid under Article 324 and which statutory provision?
- (a) Section 21(3) of the Representation of the People Act, 1950
- (b) Section 62 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951
- (c) Article 326 of the Constitution
- (d) Section 8 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951
Answer: (a) The Court held the SIR valid under Article 324 and Section 21(3) of the Representation of the People Act, 1950.
Q3. On 10 July 2026, Bihar transferred social security pension to how many beneficiaries?
- (a) 97.84 lakh
- (b) 50 lakh
- (c) 1.67 crore
- (d) 25 lakh
Answer: (a) The government transferred pension worth about 1,423.94 crore rupees to 97.84 lakh beneficiaries through Direct Benefit Transfer.
Q4. The India-Nepal flood control measures in the news concern which pair of rivers?
- (a) Kosi and Gandak
- (b) Ganga and Son
- (c) Bagmati and Kamla
- (d) Ghaghara and Punpun
Answer: (a) The measures concern the Kosi and Gandak rivers, both of which originate in the Nepal Himalaya and cause flooding in north Bihar.
Q5. At the NITI Aayog meeting, Bihar pressed for a dedicated national board for which crop, of which it is the largest producer?
- (a) Makhana
- (b) Litchi
- (c) Maize
- (d) Jute
Answer: (a) Bihar sought the National Makhana Board office in the state, as it is the largest producer of makhana (fox nut) in India.
