Welcome to the Bihar Current Affairs edition for 14 July 2026, prepared for BPSC and Bihar PCS Prelims and Mains aspirants. Today’s roundup covers the rollout of the VB-GRAM-G scheme guaranteeing 125 days of rural employment, the stepped-up flood relief as over 25 lakh people are hit across ten districts, the state’s new Green Hydrogen Policy 2026 with daytime power for farmers, the flood threat as the Ganga, Kosi and Budhi Gandak cross danger marks, and a digital property registration facility for citizens above 75 years. Each item carries background, Bihar relevance and a Prelims fact table.
1. Bihar Rolls Out VB-GRAM-G Rural Jobs Guarantee
Why in News: In July 2026, Bihar rolled out the Viksit Bihar Gramin Rozgar evam Aajeevika Guarantee (VB-GRAM-G) scheme, which guarantees 125 days of wage employment a year to rural households, up from the 100 days offered under MGNREGA.
Background: The scheme guarantees 125 days of unskilled manual work each year to every rural household in Bihar that demands it, going beyond the 100-day guarantee under the central Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act. If work is not provided within 15 days of an application, the applicant becomes entitled to an unemployment allowance, fixed at one-fourth of the wage for the first 30 days and half the wage for the rest of the financial year. Gram panchayats are grouped into categories A, B and C on the basis of local needs and development indicators to plan works. For the first nine months of implementation, the Centre has allocated about Rs 6,715 crore and the state about Rs 4,477 crore. The scheme is aimed at curbing distress migration from rural Bihar and strengthening rural livelihoods and assets. This connects to Bihar rural employment, social security and the MGNREGA framework.
Bihar Relevance: Prelims VB-GRAM-G, 125-day guarantee, unemployment allowance, comparison with MGNREGA. Mains GS2 welfare schemes and rural governance; GS3 employment and the rural economy.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Scheme | Viksit Bihar Gramin Rozgar evam Aajeevika Guarantee (VB-GRAM-G) |
| Employment guarantee | 125 days a year (100 under MGNREGA) |
| Unemployment allowance | If no work within 15 days of applying |
| Panchayat categories | A, B and C |
| Central share (9 months) | About Rs 6,715 crore |
| State share (9 months) | About Rs 4,477 crore |
2. Bihar Steps Up Flood Relief as 25 Lakh Hit
Why in News: In mid-July 2026, as major rivers stayed in spate, more than 25 lakh people across ten Bihar districts were affected by floods, and the state government stepped up rescue and relief operations.
Background: With the Ganga, Kosi and other rivers running high, districts including Bhagalpur and Patna were among the worst hit. The Chief Minister directed deployment of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), with 16 teams pressed into rescue and evacuation. District administrations activated community kitchens and relief shelters to provide cooked meals and shelter to displaced families, while the Agriculture and Disaster Management departments were told to assess crop losses and arrange fodder and veterinary care for livestock. Roads and other infrastructure damaged by the floods were to be inspected and repaired. Relief in Bihar is coordinated by the Bihar State Disaster Management Authority under the Disaster Management Act, 2005. This connects to Bihar disaster management, relief administration and governance.
Bihar Relevance: Prelims NDRF and SDRF, community kitchens, districts affected, Disaster Management Act 2005. Mains GS3 disaster management and relief; GS2 governance and service delivery.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| People affected | Over 25 lakh |
| Districts affected | Ten, including Bhagalpur and Patna |
| Response forces | NDRF and SDRF (16 teams) |
| Relief measures | Community kitchens and shelters |
| Also ordered | Crop-loss survey, fodder and veterinary care |
| Coordinating body | Bihar State Disaster Management Authority |
3. Bihar Unveils Green Hydrogen Policy 2026
Why in News: On 13 July 2026, Bihar unveiled its Green Hydrogen Policy 2026 and announced 12 hours of daytime electricity supply for farmers to raise farm productivity.
Background: The policy targets production of 0.10 million metric tonnes per annum, or about one lakh tonnes, of green hydrogen and green ammonia by 2031, and is aligned with the National Green Hydrogen Mission to position the state as a hub for production and export. Green hydrogen is hydrogen produced by splitting water using electricity from renewable sources, and it is seen as a clean fuel for fertilisers, refineries, transport and energy storage. The five-year policy is expected to attract about Rs 16,000 crore of investment and create around 12,000 jobs, with incentives including a capital subsidy for electrolysers. A State Level Empowered Committee led by the Chief Secretary will oversee implementation. The daytime power promise complements the state’s solar and renewable energy push. This connects to Bihar clean energy, decarbonisation and agriculture.
Bihar Relevance: Prelims Bihar Green Hydrogen Policy 2026, National Green Hydrogen Mission, electrolyser, State Level Empowered Committee. Mains GS3 energy, environment and clean technology; GS2 policy and governance.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Policy | Bihar Green Hydrogen Policy 2026 |
| Target | 0.10 MMTPA (about 1 lakh tonnes) by 2031 |
| Aligned with | National Green Hydrogen Mission |
| Expected investment | About Rs 16,000 crore |
| Expected jobs | About 12,000 |
| Farmer benefit | 12 hours daytime electricity |
4. Ganga, Kosi and Gandak Cross Danger Marks
Why in News: In mid-July 2026, the Ganga, Kosi and Budhi Gandak rivers crossed danger marks across Bihar as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast heavy rain over the state between 14 and 16 July 2026.
Background: Bihar is India’s most flood-prone state, with about three-fourths of north Bihar exposed to recurring floods from Himalayan rivers that carry heavy discharge from Nepal. Following heavy rain in the Nepal catchment, the Kosi crossed the red mark in Supaul and Saharsa, the Budhi Gandak ran 41 centimetres above the danger mark in Khagaria, and by Tuesday evening the Ganga at Patna was about 20 centimetres above the danger mark and above the Farakka level, straining embankments. Ten districts, including Buxar, Bhojpur, Patna, Vaishali, Samastipur, Munger, Begusarai, Katihar, Bhagalpur and Khagaria, were under imminent flood threat. The Kosi is often called the Sorrow of Bihar for its shifting course. This connects to Bihar geography, river systems and disaster management.
Bihar Relevance: Prelims Kosi, Budhi Gandak, Ganga, Farakka, flood-prone districts. Mains GS1 geography and river systems; GS3 disaster management and flood control.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Rivers above danger | Ganga, Kosi, Budhi Gandak |
| Kosi red mark | Supaul and Saharsa |
| Budhi Gandak | 41 cm above danger at Khagaria |
| Ganga at Patna | About 20 cm above danger mark |
| Districts at risk | Ten, including Patna and Bhagalpur |
| IMD heavy rain window | 14 to 16 July 2026 |
5. Digital Property Registration for Citizens Above 75
Why in News: In July 2026, Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary launched a digital property registration facility that lets citizens above 75 years of age register plots and other immovable property from home.
Background: Property registration in Bihar has long required physical visits to sub-registrar offices and standing in long queues, which is difficult for the elderly. Under the new facility, people above the age of 75 can complete registration of a plot or other immovable property online from their home, bypassing repeated visits to registration centres. The reform is part of the state’s wider e-governance and ease of living push, which also includes a 30-day auto-approval system for industrial permits and a grievance portal. Digital and citizen-centric service delivery is a recurring theme in the state’s governance agenda. This connects to Bihar governance, e-governance and citizen services.
Bihar Relevance: Prelims digital property registration, senior citizens above 75, e-governance in Bihar. Mains GS2 governance, service delivery and digital reform; GS3 ease of living.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Facility | Digital property registration |
| Beneficiary | Citizens above 75 years |
| Coverage | Plots and immovable property |
| Mode | Online from home |
| Aim | Avoid queues and repeat visits |
| Theme | E-governance and ease of living |
BPSC Practice MCQs
Q1. The VB-GRAM-G scheme rolled out in Bihar in July 2026 guarantees how many days of wage employment a year to rural households?
- (a) 125 days
- (b) 100 days
- (c) 150 days
- (d) 200 days
Answer: (a) VB-GRAM-G guarantees 125 days of wage employment a year to rural households, up from the 100 days under MGNREGA, with an unemployment allowance if work is not provided within 15 days of applying.
Q2. In mid-July 2026, which forces did the Bihar government deploy for flood rescue and relief operations as over 25 lakh people were affected across ten districts?
- (a) NDRF and SDRF
- (b) CRPF and BSF
- (c) Coast Guard and Navy
- (d) CISF and RAF
Answer: (a) The government deployed the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), with 16 teams for rescue and evacuation, and activated community kitchens and shelters for displaced families.
Q3. The Bihar Green Hydrogen Policy 2026 sets a production target of about how much green hydrogen and green ammonia by 2031?
- (a) 0.10 million metric tonnes per annum
- (b) 1 million metric tonnes per annum
- (c) 10 million metric tonnes per annum
- (d) 0.01 million metric tonnes per annum
Answer: (a) The policy targets 0.10 MMTPA, about one lakh tonnes, of green hydrogen and green ammonia by 2031, is aligned with the National Green Hydrogen Mission and expects about Rs 16,000 crore of investment.
Q4. In mid-July 2026, which set of rivers crossed danger marks across Bihar amid an IMD heavy rain warning?
- (a) Ganga, Kosi and Budhi Gandak
- (b) Yamuna, Betwa and Ken
- (c) Godavari, Krishna and Kaveri
- (d) Sutlej, Beas and Ravi
Answer: (a) The Ganga, Kosi and Budhi Gandak crossed danger marks, with the Kosi above the red mark at Supaul and Saharsa and the Ganga about 20 cm above the danger mark at Patna, putting ten districts under flood threat.
Q5. The digital property registration facility launched in Bihar in July 2026 is aimed at which group of citizens?
- (a) Citizens above 75 years of age
- (b) Citizens below 18 years
- (c) Only government employees
- (d) Only farmers
Answer: (a) The facility lets citizens above 75 years of age register plots and other immovable property online from home, avoiding queues and repeated visits to registration centres.
