Uttar Pradesh Daily Current Affairs: 29/08/2026

Uttar Pradesh Schemes & Policies in News 🏛️

The Uttar Pradesh government has significantly enhanced welfare measures. A landmark decision includes the Free Bus Travel Scheme for elderly women, allowing women aged 60 and above to travel for free in state-run buses for life. Furthermore, the Swami Vivekananda Yuva Sashaktikaran Scheme receives a boost with the cabinet approving the purchase of 25 lakh tablets for students to promote digital literacy.

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Exam-Oriented Current Affairs & Key Facts 📝

• Economy & Infrastructure: The UP Cabinet cleared projects worth ₹21,608 crore, including two major expressway projects. A strategic proposal to extend the Ganga Expressway to Haridwar has also been approved to improve inter-state connectivity.
• Health & Education: The monthly stipend for MBBS and BDS interns has been doubled from ₹12,000 to ₹25,000, benefiting nearly 3,928 interns across the state.
• Polity & Governance: Under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, the UP government has clarified powers allowing parents to evict disrespectful children from their property.
• Industrial Development: The government has decided to hand over the management of the Jai Prakash Narayan International Centre (JPNIC) to private firms for a period of 30 years on an OMT (Operate, Maintain, and Transfer) basis.

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One-Liner Revision Notes ⚡

• UP medical intern monthly stipend increased from ₹12,000 to ₹25,000.
• Lifelong free bus travel approved for women aged 60+ in UPSRTC buses.
• UP Cabinet to purchase 25 lakh tablets for distribution among youth.
• Ganga Expressway extension to Haridwar officially proposed by the state cabinet.
• ₹21,608 crore approved for major infrastructure and industrial projects.
• Shiksha Mitras and part-time instructors to receive an increased honorarium.
• JPNIC project in Lucknow to be operated by private entities for 30 years.
• Parents now empowered to evict children for disrespect under revised guidelines.

MCQs from Current Affairs ❓

Q1: What is the revised monthly stipend for MBBS interns in Uttar Pradesh?

• A) ₹15,000
• B) ₹20,000
• C) ₹25,000
• D) ₹30,000

Q2: The UP Cabinet has approved the extension of the Ganga Expressway to which city?

• A) Delhi
• B) Haridwar
• C) Patna
• D) Jaipur

Q3: What is the minimum age for women to avail free bus travel in UP?

• A) 50 years
• B) 55 years
• C) 60 years
• D) 65 years

Q4: How many tablets has the UP government approved for purchase for the youth?

• A) 10 lakh
• B) 15 lakh
• C) 20 lakh
• D) 25 lakh

Q5: For how many years will the JPNIC be handed over to private firms?

• A) 10 years
• B) 20 years
• C) 30 years
• D) 40 years