Uttar Pradesh Daily Current Affairs: 08/07/2026

Uttar Pradesh Schemes & Policies in News 🏛️

The Uttar Pradesh government has approved several landmark policies to transform the state's economic landscape. Key among these are the UP Startup Policy and Data Centre Policy amendments, designed to attract global investment and foster innovation. Furthermore, the cabinet has cleared significant amendments to the Semiconductor Policy 2024, positioning the state as a hub for electronics manufacturing. For the agricultural sector, a new Power Transmission Line Compensation Policy has been introduced, ensuring farmers receive 200% compensation for land used for transmission towers.

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Exam-Oriented Current Affairs & Key Facts 📝

• Polity & Governance: The UP Cabinet has officially renamed Jalalabad in Shahjahanpur district to Parshurampuri. Additionally, the government has approved a fee hike for state legal counsels across various courts.
• Economy & Infrastructure: The Ghatampur Supercritical Power Project, developed by NLC India Limited, has reached a milestone with Unit-3 (660 MW) beginning commercial operations, bringing the total project capacity to 1,980 MW.
• Agriculture: The Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Maize has been increased by ₹175 per quintal. Compensation of up to ₹5 lakh has been approved for the families of deceased prisoners.
• Science & Technology: Amendments to the Semiconductor Policy 2024 aim to provide additional subsidies and land rebates to chip manufacturing units.
• Transport: A major rollout of 1,725 air-conditioned electric buses has been cleared for 18 cities, including Noida and Greater Noida, with fares capped between ₹20 and ₹50.

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One-Liner Revision Notes ⚡

• Jalalabad (Shahjahanpur) has been renamed to Parshurampuri following Cabinet approval.
• Unit-3 of the 1,980 MW Ghatampur Supercritical Power Project is now commercially operational.
• UP Cabinet cleared the operation of 1,725 e-buses across 18 major cities.
• The MSP for Maize has been hiked by ₹175 per quintal for the current season.
• Farmers will now get 200% compensation for land occupied by electricity transmission towers.
• UP's new Semiconductor Policy 2024 amendments offer enhanced incentives for semiconductor fabs.
• Family members of deceased prisoners in UP are now eligible for compensation up to ₹5 lakh.
• Noida and Greater Noida will soon see e-bus services with a maximum fare of ₹50.

MCQs from Current Affairs ❓

Q1: Which city in Uttar Pradesh has recently been renamed to 'Parshurampuri' by the state cabinet?

• A) Allahabad
• B) Jalalabad
• C) Faizabad
• D) Mughalsarai

Q2: What is the total power generation capacity of the Ghatampur Supercritical Power Project?

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

Q3: How much hike in the MSP of Maize was recently approved by the UP Government?

• A) ₹100 per quintal
• B) ₹150 per quintal
• C) ₹175 per quintal
• D) ₹200 per quintal

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

• A) 100%
• B) 150%
• C) 200%
• D) 300%

Q5: The UP Cabinet has cleared the deployment of how many electric buses across 18 cities?

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