Uttar Pradesh Daily Current Affairs: 23/07/2026

Uttar Pradesh Schemes & Policies in News 🏛️

The Uttar Pradesh cabinet, led by CM Yogi Adityanath, has approved the 'Free Scooty Scheme' aimed at empowering meritorious girl students in government colleges. Additionally, the 'Uttar Pradesh Startup Mission' has been established as a single-window platform for entrepreneurs, backed by a ₹1,000 crore seed fund to nurture innovation across 75 districts. The state is also pioneering the 'AI-ready Data Center Policy 2026', which aims to attract ₹2 lakh crore in private investment by providing incentives for high-capacity computing infrastructure.

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Exam-Oriented Current Affairs & Key Facts 📝

• Infrastructure: Approval of the 6-lane Vindhya Expressway project with an estimated cost of ₹26,000 crore and a 117 km Vindhya-Purvanchal Link Expressway.
• Governance & Administrative Changes: The historical town of Jalalabad (Shahjahanpur) has been officially renamed as 'Parshuram Puri'.
• Education: The cabinet cleared the establishment of 3 new private universities, bringing the total number of private universities in the state to 56.
• Economy: Allocation of ₹20 crore for UPKAS (UP Khadi and Village Industries Board) and approval of the new Data Center Policy targeting ₹2 lakh crore investment.
• Legislative: Approval for the commencement of the Monsoon Session of the State Legislature.

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One-Liner Revision Notes ⚡

• UP Cabinet approved the Free Scooty Scheme for meritorious college-going girl students.
• Vindhya Expressway project budget stands at approximately ₹26,000 crore.
• Jalalabad town in UP has been renamed as Parshuram Puri.
• The total count of private universities in Uttar Pradesh has now reached 56.
• A ₹1,000 crore fund has been dedicated to the new UP Startup Policy.
• The AI-ready Data Center Policy 2026 aims for ₹2 lakh crore investment.
• UPKAS received a fresh funding approval of ₹20 crore for rural industries.
• A 117 km link expressway will now connect Vindhyachal to the Purvanchal region.

MCQs from Current Affairs ❓

Q1: What is the total investment target set under the newly approved UP AI-ready Data Center Policy 2026?

• A) ₹50,000 Crore
• B) ₹1 Lakh Crore
• C) ₹2 Lakh Crore
• D) ₹5 Lakh Crore

Q2: The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to rename the town 'Jalalabad' to which of the following?

• A) Prayagraj Dham
• B) Parshuram Puri
• C) Shravasti Nagar
• D) Rishi Panchami

Q3: What is the estimated cost of the newly approved Vindhya Expressway?

• A) ₹12,000 Crore
• B) ₹18,500 Crore
• C) ₹22,400 Crore
• D) ₹26,000 Crore

Q4: With 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

Q5: The 'Uttar Pradesh Startup Mission' includes a dedicated seed fund of what amount?

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