Welcome to the Bihar Current Affairs edition for 13 July 2026, prepared for BPSC Prelims and Mains aspirants. Today’s roundup covers the Chief Minister’s announcement of 12 new townships and 982 development projects in Muzaffarpur, the flood situation in North Bihar as rivers cross the danger mark, Bihar’s textile investment as Partner State at Bharat Tex 2026, the revised vacancy count for the BPSC 72nd combined exam, and the second installment of the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rozgar Yojana. Each item carries background, Bihar relevance and a Prelims fact table.
1. CM Announces 12 New Townships, Inaugurates 982 Projects in Muzaffarpur
Why in News: On 13 July 2026, Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary announced the development of new townships at 12 locations across Bihar, including a Tirhut township in Muzaffarpur, and inaugurated or laid the foundation stone for 982 development works worth about 1,047.09 crore rupees in Muzaffarpur.
Background: The Chief Minister said the government is following a twin approach of revamping old cities by upgrading drains, roads, water supply, parks and community centres, while building new cities with planned amenities and permanent housing for the poor. Muzaffarpur, the largest city of the Tirhut division and famous for its Shahi litchi, is being developed as one such new township. The programme also linked to schemes for women’s employment and the strengthening of education infrastructure through model schools and degree colleges. Planned townships aim to ease pressure on crowded older cities and give organised urban growth. This connects to Bihar urban development, housing and regional planning.
Bihar Relevance: Prelims 12 new townships, Tirhut township, Muzaffarpur, Tirhut division. Mains GS2 governance and urban policy; GS3 infrastructure and planned urbanisation.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Announcement | New townships at 12 locations |
| Named township | Tirhut, Muzaffarpur |
| Muzaffarpur projects | 982 works |
| Project value | About 1,047.09 crore rupees |
| Approach | Revamp old cities and build new ones |
| Division | Tirhut |
2. North Bihar Rivers Flow above Danger Mark as Nepal Rain Swells Kosi
Why in News: Around 12 to 13 July 2026, several rivers in North Bihar rose above the danger mark, with the Budhi Gandak recorded about 41 cm above danger level at Khagaria as heavy rain in the Nepal catchment swelled the Kosi and other rivers.
Background: Multiple rivers including the Kosi, Gandak, Bagmati, Budhi Gandak and Ganga were reported flowing above their danger marks, straining embankments across the northern districts. Most of North Bihar’s major rivers originate in Nepal, so heavy rainfall in the upper catchment quickly raises water levels downstream even when it is not raining locally, which is why the Kosi is called the Sorrow of Bihar. The Water Resources Department monitors embankments and barrage discharge during the monsoon, while the state issues flood alerts and prepares relief. This connects to Bihar rivers, flood management and the Kosi basin.
Bihar Relevance: Prelims Kosi, Budhi Gandak, Bagmati, Khagaria, danger mark. Mains GS1 geography and rivers; GS3 disaster management and flood control.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Situation | Rivers above danger mark in North Bihar |
| Budhi Gandak at Khagaria | About 41 cm above danger |
| Rivers affected | Kosi, Gandak, Bagmati, Budhi Gandak, Ganga |
| Cause | Heavy rain in Nepal catchment |
| Nickname | Kosi, the Sorrow of Bihar |
| Monitoring body | Water Resources Department |
3. Bihar Signs 1,476 Crore Rupees Textile MoUs as Partner State at Bharat Tex 2026
Why in News: At Bharat Tex 2026, held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi from 14 to 17 July 2026, Bihar participated as a Partner State and signed Memoranda of Understanding worth about 1,476 crore rupees with textile and apparel companies.
Background: Bihar signed MoUs with 16 leading textile and apparel companies representing a proposed investment of about 1,476 crore rupees and expected to create more than 40,500 jobs, and it set up a Bihar Pavilion to showcase its textile and handloom strengths such as the Bhagalpur silk and Bhagalpuri tussar tradition. Bharat Tex is India’s largest global textile trade fair. Bihar’s new industrial and textile policy offers land and capital incentives to draw garment manufacturing to the state and use its large workforce. This connects to Bihar industrial policy, textiles and employment generation.
Bihar Relevance: Prelims Bharat Tex 2026, Partner State, Bihar Pavilion, Bhagalpur silk. Mains GS3 economy, textile industry and employment; GS2 investment promotion.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Event | Bharat Tex 2026, Bharat Mandapam |
| Bihar status | Partner State |
| Companies | 16 textile and apparel firms |
| Investment | About 1,476 crore rupees |
| Expected jobs | More than 40,500 |
| Handloom strength | Bhagalpur silk and tussar |
4. BPSC 72nd Combined Exam Vacancies Revised to 1,186
Why in News: In July 2026, the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) revised the vacancies for the 72nd Combined Competitive Examination to 1,186, with the Preliminary examination scheduled for 26 July 2026.
Background: The number of posts was reduced from 1,230 to 1,186 after 44 Sugarcane Officer vacancies were withdrawn. The BPSC combined examination recruits candidates to the state civil services and allied posts and is the main gateway to administrative careers in Bihar. The Preliminary stage is an objective screening test, followed by a written Main examination and an interview. Regular and predictable recruitment cycles are important for filling administrative vacancies and are closely watched by aspirants. This connects to Bihar public administration, recruitment and governance.
Bihar Relevance: Prelims BPSC, 72nd Combined Competitive Examination, Preliminary exam, 1,186 vacancies. Mains GS2 civil services, recruitment and governance.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Body | Bihar Public Service Commission |
| Exam | 72nd Combined Competitive Examination |
| Revised vacancies | 1,186 |
| Earlier count | 1,230 |
| Posts withdrawn | 44 Sugarcane Officer posts |
| Prelims date | 26 July 2026 |
5. Second Installment of Mukhyamantri Mahila Rozgar Yojana Reaches Jeevika Women
Why in News: In July 2026, the Bihar government moved to transfer the second installment of 20,000 rupees under the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rozgar Yojana directly into the bank accounts of women linked with Jeevika through Direct Benefit Transfer.
Background: Under the scheme, each eligible woman first received 10,000 rupees as seed money to start a self-employment venture, and further support of up to 2 lakh rupees is available based on how the enterprise grows. Beneficiaries must be permanent residents of Bihar aged 18 to 50 and members of Jeevika Self Help Groups, the state rural livelihoods mission. The scheme is aimed at pushing women’s entrepreneurship and financial independence at scale, with several lakh women already covered. Direct Benefit Transfer credits the money straight into accounts to cut leakage. This connects to Bihar women’s empowerment, self help groups and livelihoods.
Bihar Relevance: Prelims Mukhyamantri Mahila Rozgar Yojana, Jeevika, Direct Benefit Transfer, Self Help Groups. Mains GS2 welfare schemes and women’s empowerment; GS3 rural livelihoods and financial inclusion.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Scheme | Mukhyamantri Mahila Rozgar Yojana |
| Second installment | 20,000 rupees |
| First installment | 10,000 rupees |
| Maximum support | Up to 2 lakh rupees |
| Delivery mode | Direct Benefit Transfer via Jeevika |
| Eligibility | Bihar women, 18 to 50, in SHGs |
BPSC Practice MCQs
Q1. In July 2026, the Bihar Chief Minister announced the development of new townships at how many locations across the state?
- (a) 12
- (b) 8
- (c) 22
- (d) 5
Answer: (a) Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary announced new townships at 12 locations, including a Tirhut township in Muzaffarpur, where he also inaugurated 982 projects worth about 1,047.09 crore rupees.
Q2. During the July 2026 floods, the Budhi Gandak river was recorded about 41 cm above the danger mark at which place?
- (a) Khagaria
- (b) Patna
- (c) Bhagalpur
- (d) Gaya
Answer: (a) The Budhi Gandak flowed about 41 cm above danger level at Khagaria as heavy rain in the Nepal catchment swelled the Kosi and other North Bihar rivers.
Q3. At Bharat Tex 2026, Bihar participated as a Partner State and signed textile MoUs worth about how much?
- (a) 1,476 crore rupees
- (b) 5,998 crore rupees
- (c) 25,000 crore rupees
- (d) 348 crore rupees
Answer: (a) Bihar signed MoUs worth about 1,476 crore rupees with 16 textile and apparel companies, expected to create more than 40,500 jobs.
Q4. The BPSC 72nd Combined Competitive Examination Preliminary test is scheduled for which date, with vacancies revised to 1,186?
- (a) 26 July 2026
- (b) 26 April 2026
- (c) 18 July 2026
- (d) 22 March 2026
Answer: (a) The Preliminary examination is scheduled for 26 July 2026 after vacancies were revised from 1,230 to 1,186 following the withdrawal of 44 Sugarcane Officer posts.
Q5. Under the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rozgar Yojana, the financial support is transferred to women who are members of which organisation?
- (a) Jeevika Self Help Groups
- (b) Anganwadi centres
- (c) District Cooperative Banks
- (d) Krishi Vigyan Kendras
Answer: (a) The support is transferred through Direct Benefit Transfer to women who are members of Jeevika Self Help Groups, the state rural livelihoods mission.
