Uttar Pradesh Daily Current Affairs: 21/07/2026

Uttar Pradesh Schemes & Policies in News 🏛️

The Uttar Pradesh government has recently introduced the AI-ready Data Center Policy 2026 and a revised Startup Policy. The Data Center Policy is strategically designed to attract investments worth ₹2 lakh crore, positioning UP as a global hub for Artificial Intelligence and big data processing. Additionally, the new Startup Policy features a dedicated ₹1,000-crore fund to nurture innovation and entrepreneurship across the state.

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Exam-Oriented Current Affairs & Key Facts 📝

• Polity & Governance: The UP Cabinet has officially approved the renaming of Jalalabad (located in Shahjahanpur district) to Parshurampuri. This follows clearance from the Central Government.
• Economy & Investment: The state is eyeing a massive ₹2 lakh crore investment through the new AI-ready Data Center Policy 2026. A ₹1,000-crore fund has been established under the new Startup Policy.
• Education: Three new private universities have been approved by the Cabinet, bringing the total number of private universities in Uttar Pradesh to 56.
• Judiciary: In a significant move for the legal fraternity, the government has hiked the fees for state counsels/lawyers by up to 50%, a revision coming after a decade-long wait.
• Infrastructure & Environment: The Cabinet cleared a project to introduce 1,725 e-buses for urban transport and approved amendments to the semiconductor policy and new jail projects.

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One-Liner Revision Notes ⚡

• Jalalabad in Shahjahanpur district is now renamed as Parshurampuri.
• The UP AI-ready Data Center Policy 2026 aims for ₹2 lakh crore in investment.
• A ₹1,000-crore fund has been cleared for the new UP Startup Policy.
• The total number of private universities in Uttar Pradesh has reached 56.
• State lawyers in UP will receive a fee hike of up to 50%.
• The UP Cabinet approved the deployment of 1,725 new e-buses.
• New jail projects and semiconductor policy changes were also cleared by the Cabinet.
• SP MP Awadhesh Prasad recently criticized the Cabinet for a perceived disconnect with farmers.

MCQs from Current Affairs ❓

Q1: Which town in Shahjahanpur district did the UP Cabinet recently rename to Parshurampuri?

• A) Akbarpur
• B) Jalalabad
• C) Sikandra
• D) Malihabad

Q2: What is the investment target set by the Uttar Pradesh AI-ready Data Center Policy 2026?

• A) ₹50,000 crore
• B) ₹1 lakh crore
• C) ₹1.5 lakh crore
• D) ₹2 lakh crore

Q3: After the approval of three new private universities in July 2026, what is the total number of private universities in UP?

• A) 45
• B) 50
• C) 56
• D) 62

Q4: How much corpus has been allocated for the new Startup Policy cleared by the UP Cabinet?

• A) ₹100 crore
• B) ₹500 crore
• C) ₹1,000 crore
• D) ₹2,000 crore

Q5: By what percentage has the UP Government increased the fees of state lawyers/counsels?

• A) 25%
• B) 40%
• C) 50%
• D) 75%