Safe Motherhood Week starts in Uttar Pradesh

19 hrs ago
Important for Exam: 1 people agreed

The main aim of the 'Safe Motherhood Week' is to decrease the 'Mother Mortality Rate' (MMR) and 'Infant Mortality
Rate' (IMR).

Justice DB Bhosale sworn-in as Chief Justice of Allahabad High Court

Aug 1, 2016
Important for Exam: 1 people agreed

Justice Babasaheb Bhosale succeeds Justice DY Chandrachud who was elevated as a judge of Supreme Court in
May 2016.

Netherlands-UP signs agreement for setting up skill development centre for farmers
Jul 19, 2016
Important for Exam: 2 people agreed

The Dutch government would help the state in cleaning the Yamuna in Agra. It would also help them in land
reclamation of 1500 acres in the Ganga basin in Kanpur and development of cultural heritage.

Deepak Singhal appointed as the Chief Secretary of Uttar Pradesh

Jul 7, 2016
Important for Exam: 1 people agreed

He will also hold additional charge of Principal Resident Commissioner of UP in New Delhi, and chairman of the
Pradeshiya Industrial & Investment Corporation of UP (PICUP).

UP government declares all natural calamities will be treated as state disaster

Jun 28, 2016
Important for Exam: 3 people agreed

All victims of disasters that include unseasonal heavy rain, lightning, Loo and storm will be given relief as per
provisions made under State Disaster Relief Fund by the Union government.

UP Government approves Detailed Project Report of Varanasi Metro Rail

Jun 1, 2016
Important for Exam: 5 people agreed

According to the DPR, the 29.23 km Metro will have two corridors that include from BHEL to Banaras Hindu
University (19.35 km) and Benia Bagh to Sarnath (9.885 km).

UP government approves bicycle highway between Taj and lion safari

May 12, 2016
Important for Exam: 4 people agreed

Starting from eastern gate of the Taj Mahal, it will cover areas such as Raja Bhoj ki Haveli, Bateshwarnath Temple,
Mela Kothi Jarar, Naugava ka Quila and other rural areas to reach lion safari in Etawah.

UP Cabinet approved Senior Citizen Policy

Mar 15, 2016
Important for Exam: 4 people agreed

The policy will come into effect from 1 April 2016 and the social welfare department has been made the nodal
agency for this new policy.

Allahabad HC asked UP government to stop illegal mining in Sonbhadra district

Mar 10, 2016
Important for Exam: 4 people agreed

The High Court also instructed the State government to take action against those officials, who are responsible for
illegal mining.

Uttar Pradesh State Budget 2016-17 presented

Feb 19, 2016
Important for Exam: 27 people agreed

The size of the budget is 346935 crore rupees and the Annual Budget for 2016-17 is 14.60 percent more than the
Annual Budget for 2015-16.

UP Land Revenue Act, 2015 came into effect

Feb 12, 2016
Important for Exam: 18 people agreed

The new revenue act also replaced the pre and post British era British era Land Revenue Act of 1901 and Zamindari
Abolition and Land Reform Act 1950.

Justice Sanjay Mishra appointed as Lokayukta of Uttar Pradesh

Jan 29, 2016
Important for Exam: 13 people agreed

The apex court bench comprising Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justice Prafulla C Pant recalled the earlier order dated
16 December 2015 appointing Justice Virendra Singh for the post.

Javed Ahmed appointed as Director General of Police of Uttar Pradesh

Jan 2, 2016
Important for Exam: 12 people agreed

He succeeds Jagmohan Yadav, who retired from the post on 31 December 2015.

BHEL commissioned Prayagraj power project unit in Uttar Pradesh

Dec 30, 2015
Important for Exam: 21 people agreed

The Prayagraj Super Thermal Power Project is the first supercritical thermal unit in the state to achieve capacity
addition on attaining full load.

Supreme Court appointed Virendra Singh as Lokayukta of Uttar Pradesh

Dec 16, 2015
Important for Exam: 2 people agreed

It is the first time that the apex court exercised its powers to appoint a Lokayutka, after repeated orders to the state
that it must appoint a new person in the position.

UP Governor Ram Naik gave assent to states Revenue Code (Amendment) Ordinance
2015
Dec 16, 2015
Important for Exam: 6 people agreed

The amendment allows Dalits to sell their lands to non-Dalits even if they are left with less than 3.5 acre of land.

Allahabad HC asked UP government to stop sale and use of Chinese manjha

Nov 20, 2015
Important for Exam: 7 people agreed

The order was passed on a PIL filed by Anurag Mishra who had drawn courts attention towards a number of
incidents caused by razor-sharp nylon string coated with glass.

Uttar Pradesh Government declared 50 districts as drought-hit

Nov 19, 2015
Important for Exam: 4 people agreed

The districts which got lesser than 60 percent rain during the period from June to September 2015 or where more
than 33 percent crops were ruined are included in the list of drought-hit areas.

UP Government announced 50000 rupees monthly pension to Yash Bharti awardees

Oct 20, 2015
Important for Exam: 20 people agreed

The Yash Bharti Samman, which was instituted in 1994, is conferred by the Uttar Pradesh Government for
excellence in literature, fine arts, folk and classical music and sports.

Uttar Pradesh Government launched mobile app mSehat for health workers
Oct 15, 2015
Important for Exam: 12 people agreed

The application was developed by Kellton Tech, a company that was selected as the technology partner for the
initiative by State Innovations in Family Planning Services Agency (SIFPSA).

Uttar Pradesh decided to implement National Food Security Act, 2013 in three phases
Oct 1, 2015
Important for Exam: 11 people agreed

In the first phase, the scheme will be implemented in 24 districts, while in the second phase; it will be implemented
in 26 districts. In the third phase it will be rolled out in 25 districts.

Management of minority educational institution cannot exploit its employees: Allahabad

HC
Sep 11, 2015
Important for Exam: 4 people agreed

As per the Court, the management violated the UP Intermediate Education Act, 1921.

PHDCCI launched Intellectual Property Rights Facilitation Centre for MSMEs in Lucknow
Sep 3, 2015
Important for Exam: 6 people agreed

The primary objective of the centre is to enable MSMEs from Uttar Pradesh in understanding, Identifying & using
Intellectual Property for Competitive Advantage.

Allahabad HC: Ensure flag hoisting ceremony of National Flag in Madarsas on 15 August
and 26 January
Sep 2, 2015
Important for Exam: 3 people agreed

The High Court bench passed the order on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by Arun Gaur, a resident of Aligarh.

Allahabad HC directed government servants, politicians to send children to government

schools
Aug 19, 2015
Important for Exam: 5 people agreed

The Court asked the chief secretary to take steps within six months so as to make the aforesaid directions effective
from the next academic session of primary schools.

Uttar Pradesh Government approved new guidelines for Begum Akhtar Award
Aug 12, 2015
Important for Exam: 12 people agreed

The award will be annually awarded on singers of ghazal, dadra, and thumri, who are a local resident of the state
and should not be less than 40 years of age.

No unauthorised construction in Taj eco-sensitive zone: NGT to UP Government

Aug 11, 2015
Important for Exam: 8 people agreed

The NGT bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar directed the state government to conduct
physical demarcation of the forest area and the green belt within 500 meters of the Taj Trapezium Zone.

Uttar Pradesh government decided to rename UPTU as APJ Abdul Kalam Technical
University
Aug 5, 2015
Important for Exam: 33 people agreed

The approval amends the UP Technical University Act, 2000 to rename the Uttar Pradesh Technical University
(UPTU) as Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (APJAKTU), Uttar Pradesh.

UP Government gave in-principle approval to give ownership rights to lease holder

farmers
Jul 4, 2015
Important for Exam: 5 people agreed

The decision was taken on the basis of recommendations of the Revenue committee that was set up by the
government in 2012.

Jagmohan Yadav appointed as DGP of Uttar Pradesh

Jul 1, 2015
Important for Exam: 26 people agreed

He is the 8th police chief of Uttar Pradesh in the last three-and-a-half years of the Samajwadi Party (SP) rule.

Lucknow zoo renamed after last Nawab Wajid Ali Shah

Jun 24, 2015
Important for Exam: 15 people agreed

Shah was the last Nawab of Oudh under whom the province was annexed by the British under the policy of Doctrine
of Lapse in 1856. Later, Shah was exiled to Matia Birj in Bengal.

Uttar Pradesh government amended State Film Policy to woo tourism

May 25, 2015
Important for Exam: 5 people agreed

Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh (UP) Akhilesh Yadav inaugurated the UP Film Bnadhuss Website and signed a
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to set up a film city.

UP Government launched Samajwadi Shudha Payjal Yojna for UP Roadways bus stations
May 13, 2015
Important for Exam: 14 people agreed

Through this service, the passengers will get best potable water at the most affordable price of two Rupees per liter.

Uttar Pradesh Budget 2015-16

Feb 25, 2015
Important for Exam: 107 people agreed

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on 24 February 2015 presented the State Budget 2015-16 of 302687
crore rupees.

Jawed Usmani sworn-in as Chief Information Commissioner of Uttar Pradesh

Feb 18, 2015
Important for Exam: 10 people agreed

Jawed Usmani was appointed as UP Chief Information Commissioner in November 2014. But during this
appointment, he was the Chairman of UP Board of Revenue.

77th Annual Convention of Presiding Officers of Legislative Bodies held in Lucknow

Feb 6, 2015
Important for Exam: 35 people agreed

Four-day convention was held between 31 January and 3 February 2015. It was held in Uttar Pradesh after a long
gap of 30 years.

Arvind Kumar Jain appointed as Director General of Police of Uttar Pradesh

Feb 2, 2015
Important for Exam: 23 people agreed

Jain succeeded Arun Kumar Gupta who retired as the DG Police of Uttar Pradesh on 31 January 2015.

AP Government decided to file a defamation suit against the State Bank of Hyderabad
Jan 31, 2015
Important for Exam: 24 people agreed

State government will file a defamation suit as SBH has freezed account of Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher
Education.

NHRC issued notice to UP Government over Hooch Tragedy

Jan 20, 2015
Important for Exam: 20 people agreed

National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on 19 January 2015 issued notice to Uttar Pradesh Government over
hooch tragedy in Malihabad near Lucknow and its bordering Unnao district.

Charan Singh's statue unveiled in Ghaziabad

Dec 24, 2014

Important for Exam: 20 people agreed

Former PM Chaudhary Charan Singhs statue was unveiled by activists of Rashtriya Lok Dal and Jat Sabha to mark
Charan Singhs 112nd birth anniversary.

UP Government launched the Women Entrepreneurship Scheme 2014-15

Dec 3, 2014
Important for Exam: 59 people agreed

The Women Entrepreneurship Scheme 2014-15 was launched by UP Government to empower women and ensure
their participation in the process of industrialization.

Jawed Usmani appointed as State Chief Information Commissioner in UP

Nov 11, 2014
Important for Exam: 16 people agreed

Jawed Usmani selected as Chief Information Commissioner by the Governor of UP Ram Naik.

UP government to set Nirbhaya Centers in all districts

Sep 22, 2014
Important for Exam: 55 people agreed

UP Government has decided to open Nirbhaya Centers in all districts of the state to provide prompt help to the
victims of crime against women.

UP Government raised retirement age of State Election Commissioner to 68 years

Jun 25, 2014
Important for Exam: 51 people agreed

The Uttar Pradesh government raised the retirement age of State Election Commissioner from 65 to 68 years.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister presented tax free budget for fiscal 2014-15
Jun 20, 2014
Important for Exam: 32 people agreed

Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh presented a tax free budget of 274705 crore rupees for fiscal year 2014-15 with a
proposed deficit of 4132 crore rupees.

UP Government constituted SIT to probe Badaun case

Jun 7, 2014
Important for Exam: 18 people agreed

Uttar Pradesh Government has constituted a four-member SIT to probe the Badaucase. The SIT will be headed by
Mukesh Saxena.

UP government ordered establishment of women helpline in each district of State

Jun 3, 2014
Important for Exam: 33 people agreed

Government of Uttar Pradesh has ordered establishment of women helpline in 75 districts that will be monitored and
maintained by the SSP and SP.

UP government ordered magisterial inquiry into group clashes in Meerut

May 12, 2014
Important for Exam: 13 people agreed

UP government ordered a magisterial inquiry into the Meerut group clashes. The inquiry will be conducted by
Meerut DM, Randeep Rinwa.

UP Assembly passed Water Management and Regulatory Commission Bill 2014

Feb 26, 2014
Important for Exam: 19 people agreed

UP Assembly passed Water Management and Regulatory Commission Bill 2014 by Voice Vote that will suggest
ways for judicious utilization of water.

Ten-day festival Taj Mahotsav began in Agra

Feb 19, 2014
Important for Exam: 68 people agreed

Taj Mahotsav, the ten day annual festival began in Agra, Uttar Pradesh

Allahabad High Court ordered CBI probe into alleged misappropriation of MGNREGA
funds
Feb 1, 2014
Important for Exam: 573 people agreed

High Court of Uttar Pradesh directed CBI to probe into the alleged misappropriation of funds in seven districts for
MGNREGA Scheme from the centre.

Uttar Pradesh government launched Samajwadi pension scheme

Jan 28, 2014
Important for Exam: 970 people agreed

Uttar Pradesh government launched Samajwadi Pension Yojana on 28 January 2014

UP Government constituted a high-level committee to look into the issue of death in relief
camps
Dec 14, 2013
Important for Exam: 18 people agreed

UP Government has set-up a high-level committee to look into the issue of deaths of children in relief camps set
after the Muzaffarnagar riots.

State can't withdraw cases against terror accused without Centre's consent: High Court
Dec 13, 2013
Important for Exam: 3 people agreed

Allahabad High Court on 12 December 2013 ruled that UP cannot withdraw prosecution in terror cases under the
central acts without permission of Centre.

RAF Academy of Public Order inaugurated in Meerut

Nov 10, 2013
Important for Exam: 100 people agreed

Ministry of Home Affairs on 9 November 2013 inaugurated RAF Academy of Public Order in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh

Oracle to introduce Train the Trainer Initiative in UP

Sep 3, 2013
Important for Exam: 31 people agreed

Oracle offered to introduce its courses in Uttar Pradesh schools, under its Train the Trainer initiative

Bhumi Sena Scheme launched in UP for transformation of Barren Land

Aug 9, 2013
Important for Exam: 47 people agreed

Akhilesh Yadav launched Bhumi Sena Scheme in Uttar Pradesh. The scheme has been designed to reclaim the
barren, usar (alkaline soils) and ravenous land.

Planning Commission of India finanalised Uttar Pradesh Plan for 2013-14

Jul 19, 2013
Important for Exam: 45 people agreed

PCI finalized annual plan of 69200 crore rupees for UP. The state will encourage private participation by creating an
atmosphere conducive to investment.

Allahabad High Court put a Ban on Caste-based Rallies in UP

Jul 11, 2013
Important for Exam: 31 people agreed

The Allahabad high court on 10 July 2013 put a stay on caste-based rallies throughout Uttar Pradesh.

UP Government issued Fresh Notification for Creation of Amethi as a New District

Jul 6, 2013
Important for Exam: 28 people agreed

The Uttar Pradesh government on 5 July 2013 issued a fresh notification for creation of Amethi as a new district.

The Power Tariff Hike came into Effect in Uttar Pradesh

Jun 10, 2013
Important for Exam: 13 people agreed

The power tariff hike announced on 31 May 2013 came into effect in Uttar Pradesh on 10 June 2013.

Uttar Pradesh to Frame Law to ensure Time-bound Clearances to Industries

May 14, 2013
Important for Exam: 22 people agreed

UP government on 13 May 2013 announced its decision to ensure time-bound issuance of clearances to industries.

Raghuraj Pratap Singh resigned from the State Cabinet in wake of DSP Killing
Mar 4, 2013
Important for Exam: 15 people agreed

Raja Bhaiya on 4 March 2013 resigned from the State Cabinet of Uttar Pradesh 2013 in the wake of the killing of the
DSP Zia-ul-Haq in Pratapgarh district.

Uttar Pradesh Government decided to issue Golden Cards to Industrialists

Dec 5, 2012
Important for Exam: 33 people agreed

India Current Affairs 2012. The Uttar Pradesh government on 4 December 2012 decided to issue Golden Cards to
industrialists and industrial associations for easy access to its offices...

UP Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Announced 1650 Crore Rupees Agri Loan waiver
Nov 23, 2012
Important for Exam: 16 people agreed

India Current Affairs 2012. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on 22 November 2012 announced an
agricultural loan waiver worth 1650 crore Rupees which is supposed to benefit about half a million small and
marginal farmers...

Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Inaugurated New Helpline Service for Women
Nov 16, 2012
Important for Exam: 32 people agreed

India Current Affairs 2012. Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Akhilesh Yadav on 15 November 2012 at his official
residence in Lucknow inaugurated the New Police Hepline service 1090 for women...

UP Government announced Re-introduction of Sports Quota in Government Jobs

Nov 11, 2012
Important for Exam: 12 people agreed

India Current Affairs November 2012. The Uttar Pradesh government on 10 November 2012 announced reintroduction of sports quota in government jobs

Biometric Attendance for Teachers in the State of UP

Nov 8, 2012
Important for Exam: 6 people agreed

India Current Affairs 2012. Uttar Pradesh Government on 7 November 2012 announced to install solar-run biometric
attendance systems in Government-run schools to put a check on teachers...

Uttar Pradesh Government Approved IT Policy 2012

Oct 18, 2012
Important for Exam: 5 people agreed

India Current Affairs 2012. The state cabinet of Uttar Pradesh Government in Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief
Minister Akhilesh Yadav on 17 October 2012 approved the IT Policy 2012

Three Day campaign observed in Uttar Pradesh to Save Gangetic Dolphins

Oct 8, 2012
Important for Exam: 3 people agreed

India Current Affairs October 2012. A three day campaign named Save Ganga, Save Dolphin started on 5 October
2012 in Uttar Pradesh

UP Government launched the Samajwadi Swasthya Seva in the State

Sep 14, 2012
Important for Exam: 30 people agreed

India Current Affairs September 2012. Uttar Pradesh state government launched the Samajwadi Swasthya Seva,
the biggest emergency medical transport service in the country

UP Roadways introduced Bus Service from Noida to Agra via Yamuna Expressway
Aug 17, 2012
Important for Exam: 29 people agreed

India Current affairs August 2012. Uttar Pradesh Roadways introduced a bus service via Yamuna Expressway,
which would be available from UP Roadways Bus Depot near Metro City Centre

Uttar Pradesh Government rechristened Eight Districts in the State

Jul 24, 2012
Important for Exam: 12 people agreed

India Current Affairs 2012. Uttar Pradesh government on 23 July 2012 rechristened eight districts in the state

Planning Commission sanctioned 57800 Crore Rupees as Annual Plan for UP

Jul 19, 2012
Important for Exam: 2 people agreed

India Current Affairs July 2012. Marking an increase of whopping 23 percent in annual financial allocation for UP, the
Planning Commission of India allocated 57800 crore rupees

Uttar Pradesh Government decided to increase the tax on Tobacco Products

Jun 30, 2012
Important for Exam: 3 people agreed

Uttar Pradesh Government decided to increase the tax on Tobacco Products on 28 June 2012

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav tabled Revenue Deficit Budget for Year 201213
Jun 1, 2012
Important for Exam: 5 people agreed

India Current Affairs May 2012. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on 1 June 2012 presented the state
budget for the fiscal year 2012-13

Uttar Pradesh Government scrapped the Post of Cabinet Secretary

May 1, 2012
Important for Exam: 2 people agreed

India Current Affairs 2012. The Uttar Pradesh government on 27 April 2012 decided to scrap the post of cabinet
secretary of the state

India and World Bank signed IDA Credit of 152 Million Dollar for Health Systems Project in
UP
Mar 23, 2012
Important for Exam: 3 people agreed

India Current Affairs 2012. India inked an IDA credit worth 152 million dollar with the World Bank on 21 March 2012
to finance the Centre's efforts to help improve the efficiency

Samajwadi Party won the UP Assembly Elections 2012, claimed 224 seats
Mar 9, 2012
Important for Exam: 17 people agreed

India Current Affairs 2012. Mulayam Singh Yadav led Samajwadi Party recorded a landslide victory in Uttar Pradesh
Assembly Polls 2012

CAG indicted UP Government of Anomalies in Spending under NRHM

Jan 23, 2012
Important for Exam: 1 people agreed

India Current Affairs 2012. The Controller and Auditor General, CAG indicted the Uttar Pradesh Government of
anomalies in spending around 5000 crore rupees under the National Rural Health Mission(NRHM)

Uttar Pradesh Government announced the Creation of Three More Districts

Dec 17, 2011
Important for Exam: 4 people agreed

India Current Affairs 2011. Uttar Pradesh government announced the creation of three more districts namely
Prabuddhanagar, Panchsheel Nagar and Bhimnagar

UP Assembly passed a Resolution to divide the State into Four Parts

Nov 22, 2011
Important for Exam: 1 people agreed

India Current Affairs 2011. The Uttar Pradesh assembly on 21 November 2011passed a resolution seeking to divide
the state into four parts namely; Purvanchal, Pashchim Pradesh, Avadh Pradesh, and Bundelkhand

UP Government announced the 20 Percent MSP Hike for Sugarcane

Nov 9, 2011
Important for Exam: 1 people agreed

India Current Affairs 2011. Uttar Pradesh government on 8 November 2011 announced the 20 percent MSP
(Minimum Support Price) hike for sugarcane for the current season

UP Government raised the Age Limit from 35 to 40 years for Recruitment of Primary
School Teachers
Oct 19, 2011
Important for Exam: 55 people agreed

India Current Affairs 2011. The state government issued an order to raise the age limit from 35 years to 40 years to
fill around 70000 posts of primary school teachers lying vacant

The Allahabad HC Set Aside Acquisition of Land by the Uttar Pradesh Government in
Mathura District
Sep 1, 2011
Important for Exam: 0 people agreed

India Current Affairs 2011. The Allahabad High Court has set aside acquisition of more than 100 hectares of land by
the Uttar Pradesh government in Mathura district for promoting tourism and developing residential colonies

Supreme Court Quashed the UP Government Notifications for Acquiring Land in

Ghaziabad
Aug 24, 2011
Important for Exam: 0 people agreed

India Current Affairs 2011. The Supreme Court of India quashed the Uttar Pradesh government notifications for
acquiring around 300 acres of farmland in Ghaziabad district

UP Government Banned the Release of Hindi Film Arakshan

Aug 11, 2011
Important for Exam: 1 people agreed

India Current Affairs 2011. UP state government banned the release of Hindi film Aarakshan in Uttar Pradesh for two
months

UP Government decided to notify Dalit Memorials as UP Heritage Zones

Jun 23, 2011
Important for Exam: 0 people agreed

India Current Affairs 2011. Uttar Pradesh government decided to notify various memorials and parks developed on
the name of Dalit icons as heritage zones

UP Government Announced New Policy for Land Acquisition

Jun 4, 2011
Important for Exam: 0 people agreed

Indian Current Affairs 2011. The Uttar Pradesh government announced a new policy on 2 June 2011 for the
acquisition of land. Such acquisitions will take place only with the consent of 70 per cent of the farmers in a given
area

UP to Get a Super Thermal Project

Jan 4, 2011
Important for Exam: 2 people agreed

Uttar Pradesh state government and THDC India Ltd. signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to set up
Khurja Super Thermal Power Plant