UP current affairs for UPPCS
Original notes on Uttar Pradesh only: schemes, budget, cabinet decisions, districts and UPPSC notices, mapped to GS-V and GS-VI.
UPPCS GS-VIOn 4 May 2026 the UP Cabinet adopted the Union Power Ministry's guidelines on compensation for land used by towers of UPPTCL's 765/400/220/132 kV lines. Compensation will be at the DM's circle rate for 200 per cent of the tower base area and 30 per cent of the right-of-way corridor. Earlier, the corridor got no land-based compensation.
UPPCS angle: GS-VI: land and infrastructure in UP. Use as an example of easing land conflicts that delay power transmission.
4 May 2026UPPCS GS-VIOn 4 May 2026 the UP Cabinet approved price adjustment for bitumen used in road building, after the conflict in West Asia pushed up petroleum prices in world markets. Most PWD contracts have no price escalation clause, so contractors could not finish bitumen works. The move follows a Union road ministry circular of 17 April 2026.
UPPCS angle: GS-VI: infrastructure in UP. Cite as a case of global oil shocks reaching State road projects.
4 May 2026UPPCS GS-VOn 4 May 2026 the UP Cabinet approved free saplings, except eucalyptus and poplar, from Forest and Wildlife Department nurseries for its target of planting 35 crore saplings in 2026-27. The Forest Department will plant 14 crore and other departments 21 crore with public participation. Nurseries hold 50 crore saplings for the drive.
UPPCS angle: GS-V: forests in UP. Quote the 14 + 21 crore split and the eucalyptus and poplar exclusion.
4 May 2026UPPCS GS-VIA three-day North Tech Symposium on the theme "Raksha Triveni Sangam - Where Technology, Industry and Soldiering Converge" was to be inaugurated by the Raksha Mantri at Prayagraj on 4 May 2026. The Army's Northern and Central Commands organised it with SIDM. 284 companies set up stalls, and it ended on 6 May 2026.
UPPCS angle: GS-VI: defence and industry in UP. Mention Prayagraj hosting the Army's North Tech Symposium in May 2026.
3 May 2026UPPCS GS-VIOn 28 April 2026 the Prime Minister addressed a women's convention in Varanasi and inaugurated and laid foundation stones of projects worth about ₹6,350 crore. Women linked to Banas Dairy received ₹106 crore as bonus. A 100-bed critical care block was founded and two Amrit Bharat trains were flagged off, from Kashi to Pune and Ayodhya to Mumbai.
UPPCS angle: GS-VI: development of Varanasi and women's livelihoods in UP. Use the Banas Dairy bonus as a cooperative example.
28 Apr 2026UPPCS GS-VIOn 24 April 2026 the UP Chief Minister and the Union Agriculture Minister opened the Regional Agriculture Conference (North Zone) in Lucknow. It brought together people's representatives, scientists, FPOs and progressive farmers from 9 States and UTs. It was the second such regional conference, after Jaipur, to set farm targets by agro-climatic zone.
UPPCS angle: GS-V/VI: agriculture in UP. Quote KVK growth, zone-wise planning and UP's wheat and potato output.
24 Apr 2026UPPCS GS-VIAt a session on PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana during the 18th Civil Services Day on 21 April 2026, UP's rooftop solar work was presented. The State expanded its vendor base from 60 to 6,000. Lucknow leads the country with about 90,000 installations, followed by Varanasi with around 40,000. The scheme is on the CM's Dashboard.
UPPCS angle: GS-VI: energy in UP. Use Lucknow and Varanasi installation numbers and the vendor model.
21 Apr 2026UPPCS GS-VIOn 18 April 2026 the Union Agriculture Ministry approved UP's proposal to procure 20 lakh metric tonnes of potatoes under the Market Intervention Scheme for 2025-26. The Market Intervention Price is ₹6,500.9 per tonne, and the Centre's projected share is ₹203.15 crore. The aim is to save farmers from distress sales.
UPPCS angle: GS-V: agriculture in UP. Cite the 2026 potato procurement as an example of market intervention for perishables.
18 Apr 2026UPPCS GS-VIOn 16 April 2026 the National Human Rights Commission heard online 216 cases of alleged bonded labour in brick kilns across UP. The Chairperson flagged official apathy, pointing to non-production of records and minimum wage violations. The State Labour Commissioner promised reports on all cases within three weeks and compliance with Supreme Court directions.
UPPCS angle: GS-VI: social justice in UP. Use the NHRC hearing to discuss gaps in rehabilitation of bonded labourers.
16 Apr 2026UPPCS GS-VIOn 7 April 2026 the UP Cabinet approved the draft "Uttar Pradesh Forestry and Horticulture University Ordinance-2026" to set up a university in Gorakhpur. It will come up on 50 hectares in the Bhari Baisi forest block of Campierganj range. It will offer BSc, MSc and PhD degrees and short diplomas in forestry and horticulture.
UPPCS angle: GS-VI: education and forests in UP. Mention the new university with UP's green cover goals.
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