Haryana Daily Current Affairs: 16/07/2026

Haryana Schemes & Policies in News 🏛️

The Haryana government has recently intensified its push for the Haryana Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy. In a landmark decision, the cabinet has planned a complete waiver of road tax and registration fees to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles across the state, particularly in the National Capital Region (NCR). Additionally, the state has cleared 10 major industrial policies aimed at attracting a massive ₹5 lakh crore investment to boost local employment and infrastructure.

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Exam-Oriented Current Affairs & Key Facts 📝

• Economy & Infrastructure: The Haryana Cabinet has approved the revised cost of the Gurugram Metro project, now totaling ₹10,266 crore. Notably, the project will receive significant funding from the World Bank.
• Environment & Transportation: Starting January 2026, only CNG, EV, and other clean-fuel vehicles will be permitted for cab aggregators and delivery fleets in the Haryana-NCR region (Gurugram, Faridabad, etc.).
• Governance & Social Justice: The cabinet has approved the validity of Backward Classes (BC-A and BC-B) non-creamy layer certificates issued during the financial year 2024-25 for current recruitment cycles.
• Polity: A new 'Teacher Transfer Policy' and general transfer policies for various departments were cleared to ensure transparency and merit-based postings under the leadership of CM Nayab Singh Saini.
• Industrial Growth: The government aims to generate 5 lakh new jobs through the 10 new industrial policies cleared in the latest cabinet meeting.

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One-Liner Revision Notes ⚡

• The revised cost of the Gurugram Metro project is ₹10,266 crore.
• The funding agency for the Gurugram Metro project is the World Bank.
• Deadline for cab aggregators in NCR to switch to clean fuel: January 2026.
• Number of new industrial policies cleared by Haryana Cabinet: 10.
• Investment target of the new industrial policies: ₹5 lakh crore.
• Government approved the 2024-25 validity for BC-A and BC-B certificates.
• Chief Minister of Haryana: Nayab Singh Saini.
• Haryana plans to offer a 100% waiver on road tax for new EV purchases.

MCQs from Current Affairs ❓

Q1: Which international organization is providing funding for the ₹10,266 crore Gurugram Metro project?

• A) Asian Development Bank (ADB)
• B) World Bank
• C) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
• D) New Development Bank (NDB)

Q2: From which date will only CNG/EV vehicles be allowed for cab aggregators in Haryana's NCR districts?

• A) January 2025
• B) June 2025
• C) January 2026
• D) December 2026

Q3: What is the total investment target set by the 10 new industrial policies cleared by the Haryana cabinet?

• A) ₹1 lakh crore
• B) ₹3 lakh crore
• C) ₹5 lakh crore
• D) ₹10 lakh crore

Q4: For which categories did the cabinet approve the validity of non-creamy layer certificates issued in 2024-25?

• A) SC and ST
• B) BC-A and BC-B
• C) EWS and General
• D) Only BC-A

Q5: To boost EV adoption, what specific financial incentive is the Haryana government planning to offer?

• A) 50% discount on insurance
• B) Free fuel for 1 year
• C) Complete waiver on road tax and registration fees
• D) Interest-free loans for 10 years