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22 August 2026 Current Affairs for BPSC

Important Bihar, national, economy, polity, science, environment, defence and culture developments organised for fast exam-oriented reading and revision.

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Bihar Special01

Buxar–Bhagalpur Greenfield Expressway and Bihar’s AI Governance Push

बक्सर–भागलपुर ग्रीनफील्ड एक्सप्रेसवे और बिहार में AI गवर्नेंस

Bihar has placed a major infrastructure and digital-governance package at the centre of its development push.

Key facts for BPSC
  • The proposed Buxar–Bhagalpur Expressway is about 336 km long, six-lane, greenfield and fully access-controlled.
  • The corridor is planned through 13 districts: Buxar, Bhojpur, Arwal, Jehanabad, Gaya, Nalanda, Sheikhpura, Munger, Lakhisarai, Nawada, Jamui, Banka and Bhagalpur.
  • The project is to be developed through the Bihar State Road Development Corporation Limited.
  • Bihar is also pursuing AI-enabled governance, data analytics and digital-governance training for officials, students, youth and women.
  • The larger objective is smarter, data-driven public administration.
BiharInfrastructureAIPrelims
Bihar Special02

NH-22 Upgrade: Muzaffarpur–Sitamarhi–Sonbarsa Section

NH-22 का मुजफ्फरपुर–सीतामढ़ी–सोनबरसा खंड होगा अपग्रेड

The highway upgrade is planned as a four-lane project under the Hybrid Annuity Model.

Key facts for BPSC
  • The Muzaffarpur–Sitamarhi–Sonbarsa section is about 82 km long.
  • It is planned as a four-lane highway under the Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM), a public-private partnership model.
  • The project cost is ₹3,590.73 crore.
  • It is intended to improve connectivity with NH-27, support the Buddhist Circuit and Janaki-related pilgrimage connectivity, and strengthen passenger and cargo movement.
  • The project is linked with the PM Gati Shakti framework.
BiharHighwaysHAMPM Gati Shakti
Bihar Special03

Kosi–Mechi Link Project: Irrigation and Flood-Impact Reduction

कोसी–मेची लिंक परियोजना: सिंचाई और बाढ़ प्रभाव में कमी

The project aims to move surplus Kosi water towards the Mechi system and strengthen irrigation in Seemanchal.

Key facts for BPSC
  • The project is described as transferring about 250 million cubic metres of water from the Kosi towards the Mechi River system.
  • Its irrigation potential is about 2.15 lakh hectares.
  • The beneficiary region includes Purnia, Araria, Kishanganj and Katihar.
  • The project is placed under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana and gives March 2029 as the target for completion.
  • The stated purpose is to expand irrigation and reduce the impact of seasonal flooding in the Seemanchal region.
BiharIrrigationKosiSeemanchal
Energy & Environment04

Transmission Bottlenecks Constrain India’s Renewable Energy Expansion

ट्रांसमिशन बाधाएं भारत के नवीकरणीय ऊर्जा विस्तार को प्रभावित कर रही हैं

Insufficient transmission and storage capacity can force renewable generators to reduce output even when generation potential is available.

Key facts for BPSC
  • Grid congestion and inadequate transmission capacity are leading to renewable-energy curtailment.
  • Temporary General Network Access (T-GNA) provides short-term access to the inter-State transmission system, but can raise operating costs.
  • Available figures show significant curtailment in western and northern regions.
  • Renewable electricity, including large hydro, is projected to account for more than 35% of generation by FY 2029-30.
  • Key needs include faster transmission build-out, more storage capacity, quicker power-purchase agreements, faster land clearances and healthier DISCOM finances.
Renewable EnergyGridT-GNAEconomy
National05

Rail Network Expansion Across Four States

चार राज्यों में रेल नेटवर्क विस्तार

New capacity on the busy eastern-southern rail corridor is intended to improve passenger and freight movement.

Key facts for BPSC
  • The projects cover West Bengal, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.
  • The total outlay is ₹9,450 crore.
  • The Kharagpur–Bhadrak section is about 173 km and the Bhadrak–Haridaspur section about 75 km.
  • The expansion is linked to the busy Howrah–Chennai route and aims to reduce congestion.
  • Expected benefits include higher freight capacity, better railway efficiency and lower logistics costs.
RailwaysInfrastructureFour StatesPrelims
Polity & Governance06

31st Southern Zonal Council Meeting

31वीं दक्षिणी क्षेत्रीय परिषद की बैठक

The Southern Zonal Council discussed inter-State coordination and regional issues at Mamallapuram in Tamil Nadu.

Key facts for BPSC
  • Zonal Councils are statutory bodies created under the States Reorganisation Act, 1956.
  • The Union Home Minister serves as Chairman of the Zonal Councils.
  • Their recommendations are advisory, not binding.
  • Southern Zonal Council members are Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.
  • Zonal Councils are intended to promote regional cooperation, Centre-State coordination and cooperative federalism.
PolityZonal CouncilFederalism1956
Bihar Special07

Bihar Cabinet: Cooperative Sugar Mills, Breed Improvement and Warehousing

बिहार कैबिनेट: सहकारी चीनी मिल, नस्ल सुधार और वेयरहाउसिंग

A set of cabinet decisions focuses on agriculture, cooperatives, irrigation and rural infrastructure.

Key facts for BPSC
  • New cooperative sugar mills are proposed at Rayam in Darbhanga and Sakri in Madhubani on land associated with closed sugar mills.
  • About ₹63.92 crore is mentioned for a cattle breed-improvement scheme aimed at milk production and livestock productivity.
  • The Janakinagar Branch Canal system is expected to support irrigation over about 6,000 hectares.
  • Warehouses with a combined capacity of about 48,200 metric tonnes are proposed, in 200 MT, 500 MT and 1,000 MT sizes.
  • Cooperative structures for fisheries are proposed at primary, district and State levels.
Bihar CabinetSugar MillsAgricultureCooperatives
Bihar Special08

Digital District Census Handbook for Census 2027

जनगणना 2027 के लिए डिजिटल जिला जनगणना पुस्तिका

Bihar is preparing a digital district-level data resource covering demographic, social, economic and infrastructure conditions.

Key facts for BPSC
  • The handbook is proposed to cover about 44,874 villages and 268 urban settlements in Bihar.
  • It will record social, economic and basic infrastructure information, not only population figures.
  • The dataset is expected to include health facilities, electricity, roads, transport, banking, communication, drinking water, sanitation, land type, urban amenities and other local indicators.
  • The stated purpose is evidence-based planning, identification of service gaps and better local development monitoring.
  • This is described as the first time the District Census Handbook is being prepared in digital form.
BiharCensus 2027DataGovernance
Economy09

India Emerges as Least-Preferred Asian Equity Market in Fund-Manager Survey

फंड मैनेजर सर्वे में भारत एशिया का सबसे कम पसंदीदा इक्विटी बाजार

The survey shows investors turning cautious on Indian equities amid valuation, growth and AI-exposure concerns.

Key facts for BPSC
  • India was identified as the least-preferred Asian stock market in the survey.
  • About 32% of respondents were described as net underweight on Indian equities.
  • Taiwan and Japan were among the more preferred markets.
  • Key concerns include limited direct AI exposure, high valuations, weaker growth expectations and rising energy prices.
  • Recent data also show positive foreign purchases and improved earnings, but says investor sentiment remained cautious.
EconomyEquity MarketAsiaInvestment
Bihar Special10

Bihar Plans 49 Riot Control Units

बिहार में 49 दंगा नियंत्रण इकाइयों की योजना

Dedicated riot-control units are planned for rapid response to violent law-and-order situations.

Key facts for BPSC
  • Bihar Police Headquarters plans a total of 49 Riot Control Units (RCUs).
  • The deployment framework covers 38 civil districts plus the police districts of Bagaha and Naugachia.
  • Each RCU is described as having three platoons, with about 47 trained personnel in each platoon.
  • Units will include trained men and women, along with medical, communication, documentation and reserve support.
  • The operational target is to reach the designated location within 20 minutes after receiving information.
Bihar PoliceLaw & OrderRCUGovernance
Bihar Special11

Kosi High Dam DPR, Vikramshila University and NIFTEM Projects Get Fresh Push

कोसी हाईडैम DPR, विक्रमशिला विश्वविद्यालय और NIFTEM परियोजनाओं पर जोर

Bihar has sought faster movement on major flood-control, education and infrastructure projects with the Union government.

Key facts for BPSC
  • The Kosi High Dam project is expected to move towards preparation of a detailed project report.
  • The State has highlighted the Kosi–Mechi project, including technical clearances for its next phase.
  • Land has been made available for Vikramshila University and a National Institute of Food Technology-related project at Hajipur.
  • The broader focus is flood control, infrastructure, higher education, tourism-linked development and additional Central assistance.
BiharKosiVikramshilaInfrastructure
Bihar Special12

Bihar Udyami Aayog Faces Questions Over Long Period of Inactivity

बिहार उद्यमी आयोग की निष्क्रियता पर सवाल

The State’s entrepreneur-focused commission is under scrutiny over its limited functioning despite appointments and administrative expenditure.

Key facts for BPSC
  • The process for constituting the commission began in 2008 and its formal formation is described as taking place in 2014.
  • Appointments to key posts were made again in 2025.
  • The issue highlights the absence of a fully functional office and limited visible work despite the commission’s mandate.
  • Its intended role includes supporting entrepreneurship, employment generation and resolution of problems faced by businesses.
BiharIndustryEntrepreneurshipGovernance
Bihar Special13

Two Bihar Teachers Selected for National Teacher Award

बिहार की दो शिक्षिकाओं का राष्ट्रीय शिक्षक पुरस्कार के लिए चयन

Khushboo Kumari and Pushpa Prasad have been selected among the teachers to receive the national honour.

Key facts for BPSC
  • Two teachers from Bihar — Khushboo Kumari and Pushpa Prasad — have been selected for the National Teacher Award.
  • The awards are scheduled to be presented by the President on 5 September, Teachers’ Day, in New Delhi.
  • The selection list includes 11 teachers from different States and Union Territories.
BiharEducationTeachers’ DayAward
Bihar Special14

Bihar to Survey New Sand Ghats and Expand Scientific Monitoring

बिहार में नए बालू घाटों की तलाश और वैज्ञानिक निगरानी

The Mines and Geology Department plans fresh surveys of sand ghats while tightening monitoring of extraction and transport.

Key facts for BPSC
  • The department plans surveys to identify additional viable sand ghats and revise district survey reports where required.
  • Areas prone to severe erosion or public-asset damage are to be kept out of auction.
  • Geo-fencing, GPS and digital monitoring are planned to curb illegal extraction and transport.
  • 378 ghats had been auctioned and 78 later surrendered.
  • Sand ghats are expected to reopen after the monsoon closure, with new surveys intended to improve supply, revenue and employment.
BiharSand MiningEnvironmentRevenue
Bihar Special15

Folk Art Centres Start in 33 Bihar Districts

बिहार के 33 जिलों में आम्रपाली कला केंद्र शुरू

The centres will provide structured training in dance, music and instruments to young people.

Key facts for BPSC
  • Amrapali Kala Kendras have been started in 33 districts.
  • The programme aims to provide free training in dance, singing and musical instruments.
  • About 30,000 youth are targeted for training every year.
  • Each batch is planned with around 40 trainees.
  • The initiative is linked to preserving Bihar’s folk and cultural traditions while widening access to arts training.
BiharCultureYouthFolk Arts
Bihar Special16

Bihar’s First Centre for Urban Policy and Governance Inaugurated

बिहार का पहला शहरी नीति एवं शासन केंद्र शुरू

Aryabhatta Knowledge University in Patna has opened a dedicated centre for urban policy, research and governance.

Key facts for BPSC
  • The Centre for Urban Policy and Governance has been inaugurated at Aryabhatta Knowledge University, Patna.
  • It is described as Bihar’s first such centre.
  • Its work will focus on research, training and policy dialogue related to rapid urbanisation.
  • Priority themes include sanitation, drinking water, transport, civic amenities, accountable urban administration, technology and social inclusion.
BiharUrban GovernanceAKUPolicy
Defence17

Russia May Offer Su-30MKI Upgrades and Su-57 Fighters to India

भारत को Su-30MKI अपग्रेड और Su-57 लड़ाकू विमान की पेशकश संभव

A possible Russian proposal could include upgrade kits for India’s Su-30MKI fleet and an offer involving the fifth-generation Su-57.

Key facts for BPSC
  • Russia may propose upgrades for more than 100 Indian Air Force Su-30MKI aircraft.
  • The Su-57 fifth-generation stealth fighter may also form part of the offer.
  • The Su-57 is described as combining stealth with long-range strike capability.
  • India is simultaneously pursuing its own fifth-generation fighter programme, with development milestones targeted for the next decade.
DefenceRussiaSu-57Su-30MKI
National18

Ladakh Glacier Water Diverted Towards Fields After Indus Treaty Suspension

सिंधु जल संधि स्थगन के बाद लद्दाख में ग्लेशियर जल को खेतों की ओर मोड़ा गया

A local water-diversion initiative is being used to channel glacier-fed water towards agricultural land in Ladakh.

Key facts for BPSC
  • diversion of glacier-fed water that earlier flowed downstream towards Pakistan.
  • Water from a stream linked to the Stok Kangri glacier has been redirected towards irrigation channels and agricultural land.
  • The initiative is presented as a way to improve local water availability and irrigation in a cold-desert region.
  • The development is linked to the changed policy context after suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty.
LadakhIndus WaterIrrigationGeography
Culture19

Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple Highlighted Among the World’s Most Colourful Buildings

श्री रंगनाथस्वामी मंदिर दुनिया की रंगीन इमारतों में प्रमुख

The historic temple complex has been recognised internationally for the strong role of colour in its architecture.

Key facts for BPSC
  • Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple has been placed prominently in a global publication on colourful architecture.
  • The temple’s construction history extends back many centuries and reflects additions by several dynasties.
  • The complex covers more than 150 acres.
  • It is known for its monumental gopurams and richly coloured architectural surfaces.
CultureTempleArchitectureArt
Science & Tech20

India Calls for Global Technology Collaboration at BRICS STI Meeting

BRICS STI बैठक में भारत ने वैश्विक तकनीकी सहयोग पर जोर दिया

India called for science and emerging technologies to remain accessible, affordable, trusted and sustainable.

Key facts for BPSC
  • The 14th BRICS Science, Technology and Innovation Ministerial Meeting was held in Chennai.
  • India called for stronger international collaboration in emerging technologies.
  • The theme highlighted for India’s 2026 BRICS Presidency is “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability”.
  • Indian initiatives referenced include the National Quantum Mission, BioE3 Policy, National Geospatial Policy and Digital Public Infrastructure ecosystem.
  • The emphasis is on a human-centric approach to science and innovation.
BRICSScience & TechInnovationIndia
National21

Odisha Plans Heritage Village at Birthplace of Swami Laxmanananda Saraswati

स्वामी लक्ष्मणानंद सरस्वती की जन्मस्थली को हेरिटेज विलेज बनाने की योजना

Odisha has announced a package to develop the birthplace and associated institutions of Swami Laxmanananda Saraswati.

Key facts for BPSC
  • The birthplace is planned to be developed as a heritage village and model panchayat.
  • The State has also renamed a government medical college after him.
  • Funds have been announced for development and conservation of associated ashrams and educational institutions.
  • A hostel for girl students and a drinking-water project are also part of the announced package.
  • Laxmanananda Saraswati was killed in 2008; the killing was followed by severe communal violence in Kandhamal.
OdishaHeritageGovernanceSociety
Culture22

Veteran Actor Sowcar Janaki Dies at 94

दिग्गज अभिनेत्री सौकार जानकी का 94 वर्ष की आयु में निधन

The celebrated actor had a five-decade career across major south Indian film industries and beyond.

Key facts for BPSC
  • Sowcar Janaki worked in more than 400 films, with about 450 films across Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam and Kannada.
  • She began as a drama artist with All India Radio before entering films.
  • Her film debut was in the Telugu film Shavukaru (1950).
  • Her honours included the Padma Shri and Tamil Nadu’s Kalaimamani award.
  • She also had an early association with public-service and freedom-movement activities.
CultureCinemaObituaryAwards
Economy & Industry23

Centre Notifies ₹62,500-Crore Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme

केंद्र ने ₹62,500 करोड़ की मोबाइल फोन विनिर्माण योजना अधिसूचित की

The new scheme seeks to strengthen Indian smartphone brands, domestic assembly and local value addition.

Key facts for BPSC
  • The Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS) has an outlay of ₹62,500 crore.
  • It builds on the earlier Production Linked Incentive framework for large-scale electronics manufacturing.
  • Indian brands are offered a flat incentive structure, with additional support linked to domestic design, R&D and sourcing.
  • The scheme aims to create about 60,000 direct jobs.
  • The stated goal is to raise domestic value addition substantially and support large-scale production and exports by 2030-31.
ManufacturingMobile PhonesPLIEconomy
Energy & Environment24

Government Works on Subsidy Plan for 30 GW Polysilicon Capacity

2030 तक 30 GW पॉलीसिलिकॉन क्षमता के लिए सब्सिडी योजना पर काम

The proposal aims to strengthen India’s domestic solar manufacturing supply chain and reduce strategic dependence.

Key facts for BPSC
  • The government is working on adding about 30 GW of polysilicon manufacturing capacity by 2030.
  • A subsidy mechanism is under consideration to support manufacturers.
  • A polysilicon plant combined with metallurgical-grade silicon is estimated to require about ₹850 crore per GW of capacity.
  • The policy objective is to improve energy security and manufacturing resilience in the solar value chain.
SolarPolysiliconManufacturingEnergy
Science & Tech25

Indigenous PHWRs Seen as First Choice for India’s Nuclear Expansion

भारत के परमाणु विस्तार में स्वदेशी PHWR को प्राथमिकता

New entrants to India’s civil nuclear sector are looking first at the established domestic 700 MWe PHWR ecosystem.

Key facts for BPSC
  • India has an ambitious target of scaling domestic civil nuclear capacity to 100 GWe by 2047.
  • The 700 MWe Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR) is highlighted as a practical first option because of India’s established supply chain and operating experience.
  • The reactor ecosystem is described as highly indigenised, at about 90–95%.
  • Private-sector participation, captive generation, licensing, safety oversight and nuclear liability are key regulatory issues in the emerging framework.
  • Imported PWRs and Small Modular Reactors may play a larger role at a later stage as the sector matures.
Nuclear EnergyPHWREnergy2047
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