Uttar Pradesh Daily Current Affairs: 06/07/2026

Uttar Pradesh Schemes & Policies in News 🏛️

• E-Bus Service Expansion: Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath is set to launch e-bus services in Noida and Greater Noida. The UP Cabinet has approved 1,725 air-conditioned electric buses to operate across 18 cities, with fares ranging from ₹20 to ₹50. This initiative aims to enhance public transportation and reduce carbon footprint.
• Advocate Fee Hike: The UP government has significantly hiked the fees of state counsels, a move welcomed by the legal fraternity.
• Semiconductor Policy Amendments: The UP Cabinet approved amendments to the Semiconductor Policy 2024, aiming to attract more investment and boost the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem in the state.
• Compensation for Deceased Prisoners' Families: The government announced compensation of up to ₹5 lakh for the families of deceased prisoners.
• Land Compensation Policy: A new policy offers farmers 200% compensation for land acquired under transmission towers and 30% for power corridors, ensuring fair remuneration for land use.
• Women's Stamp Duty Exemption: The UP Cabinet approved a 1% stamp duty exemption for women on property worth up to ₹1 crore, promoting property ownership among women. 👉 Prepare your application photos using our SSC Photo Resizer or UPSC Photo Resizer.
• Backward Class Commission: A dedicated Backward Class Commission has been approved by the Yogi cabinet for OBC reservation in rural local bodies.

Exam-Oriented Current Affairs & Key Facts 📝

• Infrastructure & Energy:
  • Ghatampur Unit-3 Commercial Operations: NLC India Limited completed its first 1,980 MW supercritical power project as Ghatampur Unit-3 began commercial operations.
  • Meja Thermal Power Project Expansion: UP Cabinet approved a 2,400MW expansion of the Meja thermal power project.
  • E-Bus Service: 1,725 air-conditioned electric buses to run across 18 cities. Fares in Noida/Greater Noida between ₹20 and ₹50.
  • New Jail Projects: Cleared by the UP Cabinet.
  • Metro Expansion: Approved by the UP Cabinet.
• Economy & Finance:
  • Maize MSP Hike: UP government raised maize Minimum Support Price (MSP) by ₹175 per quintal.
  • Advocate Fees: State counsels' fees increased.
  • Land Compensation: 200% for land under transmission towers, 30% for power corridors.
  • Women's Stamp Duty Exemption: 1% exemption on property up to ₹1 crore for women.
• Polity & Governance:
  • Semiconductor Policy 2024: Amendments approved by UP Cabinet.
  • OBC Commission: Dedicated Backward Class Commission approved for OBC reservation in rural local bodies.
  • Deceased Prisoners' Compensation: Up to ₹5 lakh for families.

One-Liner Revision Notes ⚡

1. NLC India's Ghatampur Unit-3 commenced commercial operations, adding 1,980 MW.
2. UP CM Yogi Adityanath to launch e-bus services in Noida/Greater Noida with fares ₹20-₹50.
3. UP Cabinet approved 1,725 e-buses for 18 cities and amendments to Semiconductor Policy 2024.
4. State counsels' fees hiked, maize MSP raised by ₹175 per quintal.
5. Families of deceased prisoners to get up to ₹5 lakh compensation.
6. New land policy offers 200% compensation for transmission tower land, 30% for power corridors.
7. 1% stamp duty exemption for women on property up to ₹1 crore approved.
8. UP Cabinet approved 2,400MW expansion of Meja thermal power project and metro expansion.
9. Dedicated Backward Class Commission approved for OBC reservation in rural local bodies.

MCQs from Current Affairs ❓

Q1: What is the capacity of the NLC India Limited's Ghatampur Unit-3, which recently began commercial operations?

• A) 1,200 MW
• B) 1,500 MW
• C) 1,980 MW
• D) 2,400 MW

Q2: How many new air-conditioned electric buses has the UP Cabinet cleared to run across 18 cities?

• A) 1,200
• B) 1,500
• C) 1,725
• D) 2,000

Q3: What is the percentage of stamp duty exemption approved for women on property worth up to ₹1 crore by the UP Cabinet?

• A) 0.5%
• B) 1%
• C) 2%
• D) 5%

Q4: Under the new land policy in UP, what compensation percentage will farmers receive for land under transmission towers?

• A) 30%
• B) 100%
• C) 150%
• D) 200%

Q5: Which constitutional amendment gave constitutional status to the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC)?

• A) 97th Amendment Act, 2011
• B) 101st Amendment Act, 2016
• C) 102nd Amendment Act, 2018
• D) 103rd Amendment Act, 2019