Haryana Daily Current Affairs: 19/08/2026

Haryana Schemes & Policies in News 🏛️

The Haryana Cabinet, chaired by CM Nayab Singh Saini, has approved a landmark mandate for the National Capital Region (NCR). Starting January 2026, all cab aggregators and delivery fleets operating in the Haryana-NCR region must transition exclusively to CNG, Electric Vehicles (EV), or other clean fuels. This move aims to drastically reduce carbon emissions in the high-pollution corridor. Additionally, the government has cleared the Minorities Commission Bill to strengthen the framework for minority welfare in the state.

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Exam-Oriented Current Affairs & Key Facts 📝

• Polity & Governance: The Haryana Vidhan Sabha Monsoon Session is scheduled to commence on August 27, 2026. The Cabinet has also approved a compensation of ₹7.5 lakh for families of individuals who die in police or judicial custody.
• Infrastructure & Economy: The revised cost for the Gurugram Metro project has been cleared at ₹10,266 crore. The government aims to attract ₹5 lakh crore in investment through 10 new industrial policies covering MSMEs and EVs.
• Administration: To address the shortage of revenue officials, the government will deploy 2,600 Patwaris by significantly reducing their mandatory training period.
• Urban Development: A new policy allows nursing homes to operate on leased plots within residential colonies, easing healthcare accessibility in urban areas.

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One-Liner Revision Notes ⚡

• The Haryana Monsoon Session 2026 will begin on August 27.
• Compensation for custodial deaths in Haryana has been set at ₹7.5 lakh.
• Gurugram Metro's revised project cost stands at ₹10,266 crore.
• Cab aggregators in NCR must switch to clean fuel by January 2026.
• The Haryana Cabinet approved the deployment of 2,600 Patwaris.
• Nursing homes are now permitted on leased plots in residential sectors.
• Haryana targets ₹5 lakh crore investment via new industrial reforms.
• The Minorities Commission Bill was recently cleared by the state cabinet.

MCQs from Current Affairs ❓

Q1: What is the revised cost of the Gurugram Metro project as approved by the Haryana Cabinet?

• A) ₹8,500 crore
• B) ₹10,266 crore
• C) ₹12,000 crore
• D) ₹9,750 crore

Q2: When is the Haryana Vidhan Sabha Monsoon Session scheduled to begin?

• A) August 15
• B) August 20
• C) August 27
• D) September 1

Q3: What is the compensation amount approved for custodial deaths in Haryana?

• A) ₹5 lakh
• B) ₹10 lakh
• C) ₹7.5 lakh
• D) ₹2.5 lakh

Q4: By which year must all cab aggregators in Haryana-NCR switch to CNG or EV?

• A) 2025
• B) 2026
• C) 2027
• D) 2030

Q5: How many Patwaris does the Haryana government plan to deploy by reducing their training period?

• A) 1,500
• B) 2,000
• C) 2,600
• D) 3,200