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Uttar Pradesh Daily Current Affairs: 16/06/2026

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Infrastructure & Water Resources: A consensus has been reached among six states—Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Delhi—regarding the multi-purpose Kishau Dam Project. The central government will fund 90% of the water component's cost.

Economy & IT: Uttar Pradesh is pivoting towards Tier-II cities (such as Lucknow, Kanpur, and Prayagraj) to establish them as hubs for Global Capability Centres (GCCs), moving beyond traditional IT hubs like Noida.

Urban Transport: The UP Cabinet approved the deployment of 1,725 AC E-Buses in 18 cities including Gorakhpur, Varanasi, and Jhansi to enhance the public transport network.

Polity: Recent allegations regarding irregularities in Ram Temple donations have led to calls for a transparent SIT (Special Investigation Team) probe, highlighting issues of administrative accountability.

UP Cabinet approved 1,725 AC e-buses for 18 cities to promote eco-friendly urban transit.