Haryana Daily Current Affairs: 08/09/2026

Haryana Schemes & Policies in News 🏛️

The Haryana Cabinet, under the leadership of CM Nayab Singh Saini, has approved a series of welfare measures. Notably, the government has announced a 100% motor vehicle tax exemption for electric vehicles (EVs) priced up to ₹30 lakh to promote sustainable transport. Additionally, to support urban housing, the cabinet has reduced stamp duty and registration fees to a nominal Rs. 500 for EWS (Economically Weaker Sections) buyers. This move aligns with the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) to ensure 'Housing for All'.

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Exam-Oriented Current Affairs & Key Facts 📝

• Polity & Governance: The Cabinet approved the Haryana State Commission for Minorities Bill, 2026, to safeguard the interests of minority communities.
• Legal/Judicial: Controversy has arisen over the elevation of Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra as the Chief Justice of the Punjab & Haryana High Court, leading to emergency meetings in the region.
• Social Welfare: A compensation of Rs 7.5 lakh has been approved for cases of custodial deaths within the state.
• Education: New rules have been framed to regulate private coaching institutes, ensuring transparency in fee structures and infrastructure standards.
• Defense & Employment: A 20% reservation for ex-Agniveers in state forces recruitment has been sanctioned, providing a transition path for soldiers after their service.
• Economy: The MSME policy has been updated to provide better tax incentives and ease of doing business for small enterprises.
• Health: The Cabinet has allowed the operation of nursing homes on leased plots in residential colonies to improve medical accessibility.

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One-Liner Revision Notes ⚡

• Haryana now provides 100% EV tax exemption for vehicles costing up to ₹30 Lakh.
• The registration fee for EWS buyers in Haryana has been slashed to Rs 500.
• Haryana State Commission for Minorities Bill 2026 was recently cleared by the Cabinet.
• Custodial death compensation in Haryana is now fixed at Rs 7.5 lakh.
• Ex-Agniveers will receive 20% reservation in Haryana state force recruitment.
• Private coaching institutes in Haryana are now subject to state-approved regulatory rules.
• Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra is the proposed name for the Punjab & Haryana HC Chief Justice.
• Nursing homes are now permitted on leased residential plots in Haryana colonies.

MCQs from Current Affairs ❓

Q1: What is the maximum price of an Electric Vehicle (EV) to qualify for 100% motor vehicle tax exemption in Haryana?

• A) ₹15 Lakh
• B) ₹20 Lakh
• C) ₹30 Lakh
• D) ₹50 Lakh

Q2: How much reservation has been approved for ex-Agniveers in Haryana state forces recruitment?

• A) 10%
• B) 15%
• C) 20%
• D) 25%

Q3: What is the new nominal registration fee for EWS home buyers in Haryana?

• A) Rs. 100
• B) Rs. 500
• C) Rs. 1000
• D) Rs. 2000

Q4: The Haryana Cabinet has approved how much compensation for custodial deaths?

• A) Rs 5 Lakh
• B) Rs 7.5 Lakh
• C) Rs 10 Lakh
• D) Rs 15 Lakh

Q5: Which Bill was recently cleared to protect minority interests in Haryana?

• A) Haryana Minority Protection Act
• B) Haryana State Commission for Minorities Bill 2026
• C) Haryana Minority Welfare Scheme
• D) Haryana Religious Freedom Bill