Haryana Daily Current Affairs: 17/09/2026

Haryana Schemes & Policies in News 🏛️

The Haryana government has significantly bolstered its Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy and housing relief measures. In a major move to promote green mobility, the Cabinet has approved a 100% motor vehicle tax exemption for EVs priced up to ₹30 lakh. Furthermore, the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) beneficiaries in the state will now benefit from a massive reduction in stamp duty and registration fees, capped at just ₹500 for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) buyers.

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Exam-Oriented Current Affairs & Key Facts 📝

• Polity & Governance: The Cabinet cleared the Haryana State Commission for Minorities Bill, 2026, to safeguard the interests of minority communities.
• Social Welfare: A compensation of ₹7.5 lakh has been approved for cases of custodial deaths, ensuring greater accountability in the police system.
• Defence & Employment: In a landmark decision, a 20% quota has been reserved for ex-Agniveers in various government posts, facilitating their transition into civil services.
• Urban Development: Nursing homes are now permitted on leased plots within residential colonies, easing healthcare accessibility.
• Education: New rules have been approved to regulate private coaching institutes to ensure transparency and safety for students.

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One-Liner Revision Notes ⚡

• Haryana now offers 100% motor vehicle tax exemption on EVs costing up to ₹30 lakh.
• Stamp duty and registration fees for EWS category PMAY buyers reduced to ₹500.
• Haryana Cabinet expanded the horizontal reservation for ex-Agniveers to 20%.
• The Haryana State Commission for Minorities Bill, 2026, was officially cleared.
• Custodial death compensation in Haryana has been set at ₹7.5 lakh.
• Private coaching institutes in Haryana will now be regulated under newly approved Cabinet rules.
• Compassionate appointment rules have been relaxed for the dependents of martyrs.
• Nursing homes are now allowed on leased plots in residential colonies.

MCQs from Current Affairs ❓

Q1: What is the maximum price limit for an Electric Vehicle to qualify for 100% tax exemption in Haryana?

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

Q2: What is the revised quota percentage for ex-Agniveers in Haryana government posts?

• A) 10%
• B) 15%
• C) 20%
• D) 25%

Q3: How much compensation did the Haryana Cabinet approve for cases of custodial death?

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

Q4: What is the fixed registration fee for EWS buyers under the new Haryana housing relief policy?

• A) ₹100
• B) ₹500
• C) ₹1000
• D) ₹5000

Q5: Which new bill was approved by the Haryana Cabinet to protect the interests of specific communities?

• A) Haryana Farmers Welfare Bill
• B) Haryana Minorities Commission Bill, 2026
• C) Haryana MSME Support Bill
• D) Haryana Private Coaching Regulation Bill