Uttar Pradesh Daily Current Affairs: 08/09/2026

Uttar Pradesh Schemes & Policies in News 🏛️

The Government of Uttar Pradesh, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has announced a series of welfare measures focusing on youth and senior citizens. A major highlight is the approval for the distribution of 25 lakh tablets to students to bridge the digital divide. Furthermore, the 'Matru Devo Bhava, Pitru Devo Bhava' initiative strengthens the legal rights of senior citizens, even allowing them to evict disrespectful children from their property. The cabinet also formalized the lifelong free travel for women over 60 in state-run roadways buses.

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Exam-Oriented Current Affairs & Key Facts 📝

• Economy & Infrastructure: The state cabinet cleared industrial and infrastructure projects worth ₹21,608 crore. This includes the major extension of the 594-km Ganga Expressway to Haridwar, enhancing connectivity between Uttarakhand and UP.
• Health & Education: The monthly stipend for MBBS and BDS interns in government medical colleges has been more than doubled from ₹12,000 to ₹25,000. Additionally, honorariums for Shiksha Mitras and part-time instructors have been increased.
• Polity & Governance: Approval has been granted for the formation of a State OBC Commission. In a significant move, a 'dream project' previously associated with former CM Akhilesh Yadav has been handed over to private firms for a 30-year lease to ensure operational efficiency.

One-Liner Revision Notes ⚡

• UP Cabinet has doubled the MBBS intern stipend to ₹25,000 per month.
• The Ganga Expressway will now be extended from Meerut to Haridwar.
• Women aged 60+ are now eligible for lifelong free travel in UP Roadways buses.
• The government will procure and distribute 25 lakh tablets for state youth.
• A total of ₹21,608 crore has been sanctioned for new industrial and infra projects.
• New legal provisions allow UP parents to evict children who are disrespectful or non-compliant.
• The UP Cabinet has approved the establishment of a dedicated OBC Commission.
• Shiksha Mitras and part-time instructors received a hike in their monthly honorarium.

MCQs from Current Affairs ❓

Q1: What is the new monthly stipend for medical interns in Uttar Pradesh as per the latest cabinet decision?

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

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

• A) Dehradun
• B) Haridwar
• C) Rishikesh
• D) Roorkee

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

• A) 55 years and above
• B) 58 years and above
• C) 60 years and above
• D) 65 years and above

Q4: How many tablets has the UP Cabinet approved for purchase to be distributed among the youth?

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

Q5: Which new commission was approved for establishment by the UP Cabinet in September 2026?

• A) State Farmers Commission
• B) State OBC Commission
• C) State Women Safety Commission
• D) State Education Commission

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