BIHAR CURRENT AFFAIRS

MAY 2026 FOR BPSC

COMPLETE REVISION • SECTION-WISE MCQs • EXAM FOCUSED

Bihar Current Affairs May 2026 is important for every student preparing for the 72nd BPSC Examination. In BPSC Prelims, Bihar-specific questions are often asked from government schemes, policies, appointments, infrastructure projects, agriculture, environment, economy, reports, awards, culture and district-wise developments.

This page brings all important May 2026 Bihar current affairs in a simple, exam-oriented and section-wise format. Instead of reading scattered news articles, you will get clear notes, important facts, MCQ traps, section-wise MCQs with answers, schemes, portals, projects and districts in news.

The aim of this page is to save your time, reduce confusion and help you revise Bihar current affairs in a way that is useful for direct MCQs, statement-based questions, matching questions and final revision before the 72nd BPSC exam.

Section 1: Governance and Administration

1. Sahyog Portal and Sahyog Shivir

Bihar government launched the Sahyog Portal and Sahyog Helpline 1100 for time-bound grievance redressal.

Under this system, citizens can register complaints online or offline. The government has fixed a 30-day disposal deadline for complaints. If an officer fails to dispose of the application within 30 days, action may be taken from the 31st day.

Sahyog Shivir will be organised at the panchayat level on the first and third Tuesday of every month.

Important Facts

Portal: Sahyog Portal
Helpline: 1100
Purpose: Public grievance redressal
Level: Panchayat-level camps
Frequency: First and third Tuesday every month
Disposal deadline: 30 days
Nature: Bihar-specific governance initiative

MCQ Trap

Do not confuse Sahyog Portal with Central grievance portals. It is a Bihar state initiative.

2. BIADA Land Allotment and Management Policy, 2026

Bihar introduced the BIADA Land Allotment and Management Policy, 2026 to make industrial land allotment transparent, online and investor-friendly.

It replaces the earlier 2022 policy. Under the new policy, land and shed allotments will be done through an online portal. The policy also includes e-auction, plug-and-play facilities, clear payment timelines and surrender mechanism for unused industrial land.

Important Facts

Policy: BIADA Land Allotment and Management Policy, 2026
Replaces: 2022 policy
Agency: Bihar Industrial Area Development Authority
Department: Industries Department, Bihar
Allotment mode: Online portal
Key feature: E-auction / e-bidding
Startup benefit: EMD exemption for Bihar-registered startups
Lease period: 30, 60 or 90 years

MCQ Trap

BIADA is related to industrial land and industrial area development, not agriculture land distribution.

3. Bihar Purchase Preference Policy, 2026

Bihar implemented the Bihar Purchase Preference Policy, 2026 to support startups and local industries in government procurement.

Under this policy, government departments can directly give work up to ₹10 lakh to startups without tender. Tenders up to ₹25 lakh can be limited only to startups. Local industries will get relaxation in experience and turnover conditions.

Important Facts

Policy: Bihar Purchase Preference Policy, 2026
Purpose: Support startups and local industries
Direct work to startups: Up to ₹10 lakh
Startup-only tender: Up to ₹25 lakh
Local industry benefit: 50% relaxation in experience and turnover
Linked with: Ease of Doing Business, startup promotion, MSME growth

MCQ Trap

This policy is about government procurement, not direct cash subsidy.

4. Bihar Vigilance Cadre Merger

Bihar abolished the separate Vigilance Investigation Cadre and merged its officers into the Bihar Police structure.

The Vigilance Department will continue, but officers such as DSP, Inspector and Sub-Inspector will now be treated as part of the regular Bihar Police system under the Home Department.

Important Facts

Reform: Vigilance Cadre abolished
Officers merged into: Bihar Police
Department involved: Home Department
Law reference: Bihar Police Act, 2007
Purpose: Uniformity in police administration
Related area: Anti-corruption administration

MCQ Trap

The Vigilance Department was not abolished. The separate cadre was merged.

5. Bihar Land Survey and Land Record Reform

Bihar is conducting a large-scale land survey to update land records and reduce land disputes.

The government clarified that if family partition has not been completed, land will remain recorded in the existing names found in old land records. The government is also using online systems and AI-based methods to identify government land and reduce fraud.

Important Facts

Purpose: Update land records
Target: Reduce land disputes
Department: Revenue and Land Reforms Department
Important terms: Khatiyan, Jamabandi, Parimarjan, Dakhil-Kharij
Digital focus: Online land records
AI use: Identification of government land

MCQ Trap

If partition is not done, land will not automatically be divided in new records.

0 / 0 Correct

Section 2: Economy, Industry and Investment

6. Bihar Urban Transformation Programme

Bihar Cabinet approved a proposal linked with the Bihar Urban Transformation Programme with World Bank support.

The programme focuses on planned urbanisation, climate-responsive urban growth, private investment and development of greenfield satellite townships.

Important Facts

Programme: Bihar Urban Transformation Programme
Support: World Bank
Focus: Planned urbanisation
Duration idea: Long-term urban development
Linked with: Greenfield satellite townships
Important cities: Patna, Gaya, Darbhanga, Saharsa, Purnia, Munger, Muzaffarpur, Bhagalpur, Sitamarhi, Sonpur, Chhapra

MCQ Trap

Greenfield township means a new planned urban settlement, not expansion of an existing old city only.

7. Bihar’s 11 Greenfield Satellite Townships

Bihar plans to develop 11 greenfield satellite townships around major urban centres to reduce pressure on existing cities and promote planned growth.

These townships will be linked with land pooling, master planning and urban infrastructure development.

Important Facts

Number of townships: 11
Examples: Pataliputra, Mithila, Kosi, Magadh, Ang, Tirhut, Vikramshila, Saran, Sitapuram, Harihar Nath Puram
Purpose: Planned urban expansion
Model: Greenfield development
Related concept: Satellite township

MCQ Trap

A satellite township is developed near a larger city to reduce congestion and distribute growth.

8. Bihta Dry Port

Bihar-Jharkhand region got a major logistics boost when the first international cargo rake reached the Bihta Dry Portfrom Indonesia.

The dry port will allow customs clearance in Bihar itself and reduce dependence on Kolkata and Mumbai ports.

Important Facts

Location: Bihta, Bihar
Facility: Dry Port / Inland Container Depot
First cargo: From Indonesia
Cargo rake: 45 containers
Benefit: Customs clearance in Bihar
Importance: Import-export ecosystem, logistics, industrial growth

MCQ Trap

A dry port is an inland customs and cargo facility. It is not a sea port.

9. Bihar’s Bank Deposits and Credit-Deposit Ratio

Bihar’s bank deposits increased significantly and the State’s Credit-Deposit Ratio crossed 60% for the first time.

A higher CD ratio means more deposited money is being used for lending, which can support local economic activity.

Important Facts

Bank deposits increased by: ₹51,983 crore
Total deposits: Around ₹6.15 lakh crore
CD Ratio: 60.21%
Importance: Credit flow to agriculture, MSME, self-employment, women empowerment and startups

MCQ Trap

CD Ratio = Total Advances / Total Deposits × 100.

10. NIFTEM in Hajipur

Bihar will get the country’s third National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management at Hajipur in Vaishali district.

The institute will support food processing, food technology, entrepreneurship, food safety and agri-business.

Important Facts

Institute: NIFTEM
Full form: National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management
Location: Hajipur, Vaishali
Status: Proposed / approved project
National position: Third NIFTEM
Importance: Food processing, agri-startups, value addition

MCQ Trap

NIFTEM is linked with food technology and entrepreneurship, not textile technology.

0 / 0 Correct

Section 3: Infrastructure and Connectivity

11. Vikramshila Setu Collapse and Bridge Audit

A portion of the Vikramshila Setu in Bhagalpur collapsed, affecting connectivity between Bhagalpur and Naugachia.

After the incident, Bihar ordered safety audits of major bridges. The audit focused on bearings, girders, slabs, piles, expansion joints, approach roads and drainage systems.

Important Facts

Bridge: Vikramshila Setu
River: Ganga
Location: Bhagalpur
Connects: Bhagalpur and Naugachia
Action: Safety audit of bridges
Department: Road Construction Department
Related agencies: BRPNNL, BSRDCL

MCQ Trap

Vikramshila Setu is associated with Bhagalpur, not Patna.

12. Bihar’s First Nuclear Power Plant

Bihar is set to get its first nuclear power plant at Shambhuganj in Banka district.

The proposed plant will have two units of 700 MW each in the first phase. NPCIL will prepare the Detailed Project Report.

Important Facts

Location: Shambhuganj, Banka
Agency: NPCIL
Capacity: 700 MW × 2 = 1400 MW
Water source: Ganga water from Bhagalpur
Status: Proposed / approved stage
Importance: Clean energy, base-load power, energy security

MCQ Trap

This plant is not operational yet. It is at project/planning stage.

13. Darbhanga Airport and CISF Security

Security of Darbhanga Airport was handed over to the Central Industrial Security Force. Bihar also pushed for international airport status for Darbhanga Airport.

Darbhanga Airport is important for regional connectivity in North Bihar and Mithila region.

Important Facts

Airport: Darbhanga Airport
Security: CISF
Region: Mithila / North Bihar
Proposed name connection: Vidyapati
Related scheme: UDAN
Importance: Regional connectivity, tourism, security

MCQ Trap

International status is a demand/proposal; it should not be treated as already completed unless officially notified.

14. Gaya to Bangkok Direct Flight

Bihar approved a direct flight from Gaya International Airport to Bangkok to promote Buddhist tourism and international connectivity.

The route is important because Gaya and Bodh Gaya are globally significant Buddhist pilgrimage destinations.

Important Facts

Route: Gaya to Bangkok
Airline: IndiGo
Purpose: Buddhist tourism
Support: Viability Gap Funding
Importance: International connectivity

MCQ Trap

This flight is linked with Buddhist tourism, not industrial freight.

15. Patna Water Metro

Patna is set to get Bihar’s first electric hybrid water metro service between Digha Ghat and Kangan Ghat.

The vessel name mentioned is MV Gomdhar Kunwar.

Important Facts

Project: Patna Water Metro
Type: Electric hybrid water metro
Route: Digha Ghat to Kangan Ghat
Vessel: MV Gomdhar Kunwar
Importance: Urban river transport

MCQ Trap

This is a water transport project on the Ganga, not a metro rail project.

0 / 0 Correct

Section 4: Agriculture and Rural Development

16. Farmer Registry and Digital Farmer ID

Bihar is preparing a digital database of farmers to improve delivery of agricultural schemes and reduce fake beneficiaries.

The Farmer Registry is linked with AgriStack and digital public infrastructure for agriculture.

Important Facts

Target: Digital farmer database
Farmer IDs created: Large-scale registration underway
Linked with: AgriStack
Benefits: DBT, PM-KISAN, KCC, crop insurance, input subsidy
Departments involved: Agriculture Department and Revenue Department

MCQ Trap

Farmer Registry is not only an identity project; it is linked with scheme delivery and land-record coordination.

17. Shahi Litchi Pest and Production Decline

Bihar’s litchi production suffered due to heat, storm and pest attack. The major affected area includes the Muzaffarpur litchi belt.

The Centre formed a task force under the National Litchi Research Centre, Muzaffarpur.

Important Facts

Crop: Shahi Litchi
GI tag: Muzaffarpur Shahi Litchi
Institution: National Litchi Research Centre, Muzaffarpur
Under: ICAR
Problem: Stink bug / pest attack, heat, storm
Important districts: Muzaffarpur, Vaishali, Samastipur, Sitamarhi, East Champaran

MCQ Trap

Muzaffarpur Shahi Litchi is a GI-tagged product of Bihar.

18. Bihar Dragon Fruit Development Scheme

Bihar is promoting dragon fruit cultivation to increase farmers’ income and encourage crop diversification.

The scheme covers selected districts and provides subsidy support per hectare.

Important Facts

Scheme: Dragon Fruit Development Scheme
Crop type: High-value horticulture crop
Subsidy: Up to ₹2.70 lakh per hectare
Area limit: 0.25 acre to 5 acres
Department: Horticulture Department
Purpose: Crop diversification and farmer income

MCQ Trap

Dragon fruit belongs to the cactus family and needs good drainage.

19. Biogas and Vermicompost Push

Bihar plans to promote biogas plants and vermicompost units to support natural farming and reduce dependence on LPG.

The government aims to set up 100 biogas plants and 7,500 pucca vermicompost units.

Important Facts

Target: 100 biogas plants
Vermicompost units: 7,500
Subsidy: Up to 50% or ₹22,500
Natural farming support: ₹4,000 per acre
Linked with: Fourth Agriculture Road Map

MCQ Trap

Biogas mainly contains methane and carbon dioxide.

20. Climate-Resilient Agriculture

Bihar will expand Climate-Resilient Agriculture practices to more villages across all districts.

The practices include zero tillage, crop residue management, direct-seeded rice, happy seeder and biochar.

Important Facts

Programme: Climate-Resilient Agriculture
Coverage: All 38 districts
Practices: Zero tillage, direct-seeded rice, biochar, happy seeder
Support: Krishi Vigyan Kendras
Purpose: Climate adaptation in agriculture

MCQ Trap

Direct-seeded rice saves water compared to traditional transplanted rice.

0 / 0 Correct

Section 5: Environment, Disaster and Climate

21. Bihar Wetlands Survey

The Bihar State Wetland Authority identified 3,911 wetlands measuring more than 2.25 hectares.

The survey used the Save Bihar Wetlands mobile application and collected information on biodiversity, water quality, encroachments and ecological threats.

Important Facts

Wetlands identified: 3,911
Size threshold: More than 2.25 hectares
Authority: Bihar State Wetland Authority
App: Save Bihar Wetlands
High-wetland districts: Katihar and Purnea
Law linkage: Wetlands Rules, 2017

MCQ Trap

Wetlands Rules, 2017 were notified under the Environment Protection Act, 1986.

22. Storm, Lightning and Disaster Response in Bihar

A severe thunderstorm and lightning incident in Bihar caused deaths and disruption. The State announced ex-gratia relief for victims and deployed disaster response teams.

Important Facts

Disaster type: Thunderstorm and lightning
Relief: ₹4 lakh ex-gratia
Agencies: SDRF, NDRF, local administration
Relevance: Disaster management, climate vulnerability, urban resilience

MCQ Trap

Lightning is one of the major weather-related causes of death in eastern India.

23. Bihar’s Small Rivers in Crisis

Many small rivers in Bihar are declining due to illegal sand mining, encroachment, siltation and reduced water flow.

Around 260 rivers are reported as dead, extinct or near-extinct.

Important Facts

Rivers identified in Bihar: More than 600
Active rivers: Around 340
Dead / near-extinct rivers: Around 260
Causes: Sand mining, encroachment, siltation, reduced flow
Impact: Groundwater fall, irrigation crisis, biodiversity loss

MCQ Trap

Small rivers help in groundwater recharge and local irrigation.

0 / 0 Correct

Section 6: Health and Welfare

24. 411 Diagnostic Tests in Government Hospitals

Bihar will provide 411 types of diagnostic tests free of cost in government hospitals under a PPP model.

The system will follow a Hub and Spoke Model, where samples will be collected at spoke centres and tested at hub labs.

Important Facts

Tests: 411 types
Model: Hub and Spoke
Mode: PPP
Monitoring: Command and Control Centre
Technology: LIMS, barcode tracking, online reports
Purpose: Reduce out-of-pocket health expenditure

MCQ Trap

Hub and Spoke Model means centralised testing with peripheral sample collection.

25. AIIMS-Darbhanga and DMCH Redevelopment

Bihar reviewed AIIMS-Darbhanga construction and DMCH redevelopment to strengthen healthcare infrastructure in North Bihar.

DMCH redevelopment includes a large hospital expansion, while AIIMS-Darbhanga is important for tertiary healthcare.

Important Facts

Projects: AIIMS-Darbhanga and DMCH redevelopment
Region: North Bihar / Mithila
DMCH: Major public medical institution
Goal: Reduce referral culture
Importance: Regional healthcare equity

MCQ Trap

AIIMS-Darbhanga is Bihar’s second AIIMS after AIIMS Patna.

26. Tele-ICU and ICU Nurse Training

Bihar plans mandatory ICU nurse training, tele-ICU hubs and GPS mapping of hospitals to strengthen critical care services.

Hospitals will be classified into ICU levels and linked through digital systems.

Important Facts

Reform: ICU nurse training
Digital support: Tele-ICU hubs
Quality standard: NABH-based checklist
Related portal: Clinical Establishments portal
Purpose: Critical care standardisation

MCQ Trap

Tele-ICU means remote specialist support for ICU care.

0 / 0 Correct

Section 7: Education, Skill and Digital Bihar

27. BEST System for School Monitoring

Bihar Education Department is introducing the BEST system for real-time school monitoring.

The system will monitor teacher attendance, student attendance, school opening and closing time, and inspection activity.

Important Facts

System: BEST
Department: Education Department
Coverage: Government schools
Feature: AI-based monitoring
Purpose: Prevent fake attendance and improve accountability

MCQ Trap

BEST is linked with school monitoring, not industrial training.

28. Samarth Portal in Bihar Universities

The Governor directed Bihar universities to implement at least 10 modules of the Samarth Portal in mission mode.

The portal helps digitise university administration and improve transparency.

Important Facts

Portal: Samarth Portal
Sector: Higher education
Use: Admission, exam, student records, HR, finance, grievance
Direction by: Governor
Purpose: Digital university governance

MCQ Trap

AIIMS-Darbhanga is Bihar’s second AIIMS after AIIMS Patna.

29. Bihar AI Summit

Bihar organised / planned the Bihar AI Summit in Patna to promote the use of Artificial Intelligence in agriculture, industry, business and daily life.

The summit aimed to take AI to the grassroots level.

Important Facts

Event: Bihar AI Summit
Venue: Patna
Focus: AI in agriculture, industry, startups, governance
Participants: Companies, students, farmers, startups, youth entrepreneurs
Importance: Digital Bihar and AI governance

MCQ Trap

AI in agriculture can be used for pest prediction, crop monitoring, soil analysis and weather forecasting.

0 / 0 Correct

Section 8: Art, Culture and Heritage

30. Mithila Painting Exhibition

Bihar Museum organised a special exhibition on Mithila painting showing its journey from household walls to museums and global platforms.

The exhibition highlighted traditional artists, styles and the GI identity of Mithila/Madhubani painting.

Important Facts

Art form: Mithila / Madhubani painting
Venue: Bihar Museum, Patna
Theme: Journey from courtyard to museum
Region: Mithila
GI tag: Madhubani painting
Styles: Bharni, Kachni, Tantric, Godna, Kohbar

MCQ Trap

Mithila painting is traditionally associated with women artists and ritual spaces.

31. Balirajgarh Excavation Site

Security was strengthened at Balirajgarh excavation site in Madhubani after reports of intrusion and tampering.

The site is important for ancient Mithila and archaeological studies.

Important Facts

Site: Balirajgarh
District: Madhubani
Local name: Raja Bali ka Garh
Agency: ASI
Importance: Ancient Mithila, archaeology
Protection: Security, CCTV, boundary wall

MCQ Trap

Balirajgarh is in Madhubani district.

32. Rajgir Malmas Mela

Rajgir Malmas Mela is an important religious and cultural fair in Bihar linked with Adhik Maas / Malmas.

The fair includes kund snan, rituals and shahi snan dates.

Important Facts

Event: Rajgir Malmas Mela
District: Nalanda
Religious link: Adhik Maas / Malmas
Importance: Hindu pilgrimage, Bihar culture, tourism
Rajgir also linked with: Buddhism, Jainism, Magadha history

MCQ Trap

Rajgir is important for Hindu, Buddhist and Jain traditions.

0 / 0 Correct

Section 9: Security, Border and Law

33. India-Nepal Border Security in Bihar

Bihar reviewed security along the India-Nepal border and directed officials to strengthen surveillance against narcotics, fake currency, smuggling, infiltration and human trafficking.

Important Facts

Border: India-Nepal
Bihar border length: 729 km as per later official-reference entries
Guarding force: SSB
Bihar border districts: West Champaran, East Champaran, Sitamarhi, Madhubani, Supaul, Araria, Kishanganj
Threats: Smuggling, fake currency, narcotics, human trafficking