Best Current Affairs App for BPSC 2026 (and How to Cover Bihar Current Affairs)
Current affairs is the one part of BPSC you cannot finish once and revise. It keeps growing every day, and with the 72nd Prelims postponed twice, the window you need to cover is even longer. BPSC also asks about Bihar news that national sources often skip. This guide compares the best current affairs apps and sources for BPSC in 2026 and shows how to cover Bihar current affairs without drowning in material.
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What BPSC Asks from Current Affairs
- National and international events: government schemes, appointments, reports and indices, summits, awards and sports.
- Bihar current affairs: state schemes, the Bihar budget, the Bihar Economic Survey, new projects, appointments, and Bihar’s ranking in national reports.
- Economy: the Union and Bihar budgets, the Economic Survey and major policy changes.
- Mains links: in Mains, current issues are used as examples in GS answers and essays, so news has to be understood, not just memorised.
A good current affairs source for BPSC must cover Bihar separately, be available in Hindi and English, and come with questions so you can test yourself.
Best Current Affairs Apps and Sources for BPSC: Quick Comparison
| Source | Best for | Bihar coverage | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| ExamYaari app | Daily current affairs with a daily quiz and AI analysis | Yes, as a separate category | Free current affairs; AI insights in Premium (₹29/month) |
| Drishti IAS | Monthly Bihar current affairs consolidation and magazine | Yes, Bihar-specific editions | Free PDFs and paid magazine |
| Khan Global Studies | Bihar current affairs updates in Hindi | Yes | Free website; paid courses |
| Adda247 | Bihar current affairs batch with live classes | Yes | Paid |
| Bihar edition of a newspaper | Daily Bihar news straight from the source | Yes | Low cost |
Features and prices change often. Check each source before you pay.
1. ExamYaari
ExamYaari publishes current affairs every day in Hindi and English, sorted into National, Bihar, International and Economy. Each day has a quiz in the app. With ExamYaari Premium (₹29 a month), your answers feed AI insights that track your accuracy by category and flag topics you keep getting wrong. Weekly and monthly current affairs help with revision.
Good for: aspirants who want daily current affairs and quizzes in one place, free to read, with low-cost insights if they want them.
Keep in mind: for Mains, you will still need to read a few detailed articles on major issues so you can use them in answers.
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2. Drishti IAS
Drishti publishes a monthly State PCS current affairs consolidation for Bihar and a Bihar edition of its current affairs magazine. Many BPSC aspirants, especially in Hindi medium, use Drishti’s monthly material for revision.
Good for: monthly revision of Bihar and national current affairs in a structured format.
Keep in mind: monthly compilations are best for revision. Pair them with a daily source so you are not reading a month of news at once.
3. Khan Global Studies
Khan Global Studies runs a current affairs website with a dedicated Bihar current affairs section, in Hindi. It is popular with Bihar aspirants who already follow Khan Sir’s classes.
Good for: Hindi medium aspirants who want quick Bihar updates.
Keep in mind: updates are short. For Mains, you will need more depth on important issues.
4. Adda247
Adda247 sells a Bihar current affairs batch with live and recorded classes and PDF material, aimed at Bihar exams such as BPSC and BSSC.
Good for: aspirants who prefer learning current affairs through video classes.
Keep in mind: it is paid, and video classes take more time than reading the same material.
5. A Newspaper’s Bihar Edition
The Bihar editions of Hindi newspapers such as Dainik Jagran, Hindustan and Prabhat Khabar carry state news that national sources often skip: district projects, state cabinet decisions and new schemes.
Good for: catching Bihar news first, and building the habit of reading daily.
Keep in mind: newspapers carry a lot that is not useful for the exam. Read selectively, for 30 to 45 minutes at most.
Official Sources Every BPSC Aspirant Should Use
- Bihar Economic Survey: released every year with the Bihar budget. It is the best single source for Bihar economy questions.
- Bihar budget speech: for new schemes, allocations and targets.
- Union Budget and Economic Survey: for national economy questions.
- PIB (Press Information Bureau): for official details of central government schemes and decisions.
How to Cover Bihar Current Affairs in 2026
Track these topics through the year and keep a separate notebook or note file for each:
| Topic | What to note |
|---|---|
| State schemes | Name, launch year, department, aim, who benefits |
| Budget and Economic Survey | Total size, growth rate, sector-wise highlights, major new announcements |
| Infrastructure and projects | Bridges, roads, airports, power and industrial projects, with location |
| Appointments | New officials in key state posts and Bihar people in national posts |
| Rankings and reports | Bihar’s position in national indices and surveys |
| Awards, sports and culture | Bihar winners, events hosted in Bihar, GI tags |
| Environment | New protected areas, Ramsar sites, flood and drought measures |
A Simple Current Affairs Routine for BPSC
- Daily (45 minutes): read one daily source and take the daily quiz. Note only exam-relevant points.
- Weekly (1 hour): revise the week’s notes and test yourself with a weekly quiz.
- Monthly (3 to 4 hours): read one monthly compilation and fill gaps in your notes.
- Before Prelims: revise the last 12 to 18 months, with extra attention to Bihar.
- For Mains: for major issues, note causes, effects, government action and a Bihar example.
Pick one daily source and one monthly source, and stay with them. Switching between five sources means reading the same news five times.
For more, see our daily current affairs section, our guide to the best app for BPSC preparation and the 12-month plan to prepare for BPSC at home.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Which is the best current affairs app for BPSC?
Choose an app that covers Bihar news separately, works in Hindi and English, and lets you test yourself. ExamYaari offers free daily current affairs with a Bihar category and a daily quiz, and Premium (₹29 a month) adds AI analysis of your weak areas.
Which current affairs magazine is best for BPSC?
Many aspirants use Drishti’s monthly Bihar current affairs consolidation or magazine for revision. Use one monthly magazine together with a daily source.
How many months of current affairs are needed for BPSC Prelims?
Cover the last 12 to 18 months before the exam. With the 72nd Prelims postponed, keep updating until the new exam date.
Where can I get Bihar current affairs 2026 in Hindi?
ExamYaari publishes daily current affairs in Hindi and English with a separate Bihar category. Drishti and Khan Global Studies also cover Bihar current affairs in Hindi.
How much time should I give to current affairs every day?
About 45 minutes to an hour a day is enough, plus an hour a week for revision and a few hours each month for a monthly compilation.
Is the Bihar Economic Survey important for BPSC?
Yes. It is released every year with the Bihar budget and is the most reliable source for questions on Bihar’s economy, schemes and development data.
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