Haryana Daily Current Affairs: 22/08/2026

Haryana Schemes & Policies in News 🏛️

The Haryana Cabinet has cleared the Minorities Commission Bill, establishing a robust framework for safeguarding minority interests in the state. Furthermore, a significant policy shift now allows the operation of nursing homes on leased plots within residential colonies, addressing urban healthcare accessibility. The state has also implemented a stringent green fuel mandate for cab aggregators in the National Capital Region (NCR), prohibiting new petrol or diesel vehicle registrations for delivery and taxi fleets.

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Exam-Oriented Current Affairs & Key Facts 📝

• Polity & Governance: The Haryana Vidhan Sabha Monsoon Session is officially scheduled to commence on August 27, 2026. The Cabinet also approved a compensation of ₹7.5 lakh for victims of custodial deaths.
• Economy & Infrastructure: The state has cleared a revised budget of ₹10,266 crore for the Gurugram Metro project. Additionally, 10 major industrial policies have been approved to attract an investment of ₹5 lakh crore.
• Administrative Reforms: To address the shortage of revenue officials, the government will deploy 2,600 Patwaris by significantly reducing their mandatory training period.
• Environment & Transportation: Cab aggregators and e-commerce delivery fleets in Haryana's NCR districts (like Gurugram and Faridabad) must now transition exclusively to CNG, EV, or other clean fuels.

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One-Liner Revision Notes ⚡

• The Haryana Monsoon Session 2026 will begin on August 27.
• Revised Gurugram Metro Project Cost: ₹10,266 crore.
• Compensation for custodial death in Haryana: ₹7.5 lakh per case.
• Number of Patwaris to be deployed after reduced training: 2,600.
• Investment target of new industrial policies: ₹5 lakh crore.
• Fuel mandate for NCR cab aggregators: Only EV, CNG, or Clean Fuels.
• Nursing homes are now permitted on leased residential plots in Haryana.
• The Haryana Minorities Commission Bill has been officially cleared by the Cabinet.

MCQs from Current Affairs ❓

Q1: On which date is the Haryana Vidhan Sabha Monsoon Session 2026 scheduled to begin?

• A) August 15
• B) August 27
• C) September 01
• D) August 13

Q2: What is the revised project cost approved for the Gurugram Metro?

• A) ₹5,000 crore
• B) ₹8,250 crore
• C) ₹10,266 crore
• D) ₹12,400 crore

Q3: How much compensation has the Haryana Cabinet approved for custodial deaths?

• A) ₹2 lakh
• B) ₹5 lakh
• C) ₹7.5 lakh
• D) ₹10 lakh

Q4: Which fuels are now mandatory for new cab aggregator vehicles in Haryana's NCR region?

• A) Diesel and Petrol
• B) Only Hydrogen
• C) CNG, EV, and Clean Fuels
• D) Bio-diesel only

Q5: The Haryana government plans to deploy how many Patwaris by reducing their training period?

• A) 1,200
• B) 2,600
• C) 5,000
• D) 3,500