UP current affairs: 8 October 2026
Every item from 8 October 2026, mapped to the syllabus with an exam angle and practice MCQs.
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UPPCS GS-VIOn 8 October 2026 the UP Chief Minister reviewed preparations for Ground Breaking Ceremony 5.0. About 7,000 projects worth over ₹7.55 lakh crore in all 75 districts are ready to start, including about 90 projects above ₹1,000 crore each. Earlier GBCs 1 to 4 covered over 16,000 projects, of which over 8,000 are in commercial operation.
UPPCS angle: GS-VI: UP investment climate; MoU-to-ground conversion; sectoral mix.
8 Oct 2026UPPCS GS-VOn 8 October 2026 the UP Chief Minister gave appointment letters to 470 sportspersons selected under the skilled-player quota in UP Police: 303 men and 167 women. Of them, 295 are civil police constables, 43 sub-inspectors and 132 PAC constables. About 1,000 players have been recruited directly so far, including 7 as Deputy SP.
UPPCS angle: GS-V: UP sports policy, police recruitment; Major Dhyan Chand Sports University (Meerut).
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