This is the current affairs of 12 February 2026. Here are questions and answers of daily current affairs for better preparation of competitive exams for government jobs.
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1. How much rupees has the Uttar Pradesh government targeted to spend in the budget 2026–27?
a. 5.37 lakh crore
b. 6.03 lakh crore
c. 8.23 lakh crore
d. 9.12 lakh crore
Answer: d. 9.12 lakh crore (9,12,696 crore)
– Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna presented the state budget for the financial year 2026–27 on 11 February 2026.
– The Chief Minister of the state is Yogi Adityanath.
Facts
– Budget for Financial Year 2026–27: 9.12 lakh crore (9,12,696 crore)
– Budget of previous financial year 2024–26: Revised 7.16 lakh crore (when presented it was 8.08 lakh crore)
– Difference compared to previous budget: 1.96 lakh crore
– This year’s budget is approximately 12.9% higher than the previous budget.
Income Target in the Budget: 8.48 lakh crore (8,48,233 crore)
– Revenue Receipts: 7.28 lakh crore
– Capital Receipts: 1.19 lakh crore (including 1.16 lakh crore new loans and 3,492 crore loan recovery)
– The state’s contribution to the national economy has become 9.1 percent.
Note:
– Revenue Receipts: Earnings from taxes; the state’s own revenue structure.
– Capital Receipts: Loan recovery and new borrowings.
Breakup of Income
– State Government Tax Revenue: 39%
– State’s Share in Central Taxes: 31.4%
– Public Debt: 13.5%
– Grants-in-aid from Central Government: 11.5%
– State’s Non-Tax Revenue: 3.1%
– Public Account Net: 1.1%
– Loan Recovery: 0.4%
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Expenditure Target in the Budget: 9.12 lakh crore (9,12,696 crore)
– Revenue Expenditure: 6.64 lakh crore
– Capital Expenditure: 2.48 lakh crore
Note:
– Revenue Expenditure: On salaries and schemes.
– Capital Expenditure: New construction and work that will remain as long-term capital.
Breakup of Expenditure
– Capital Outlay: 19.4%
– Salaries – Government Employees: 11.2%
– Pension: 11.1%
– Salaries – Aided Institutions: 8.9%
– Interest on Loans: 11.1%
– Repayment of Loans: 6.8%
– Grants-in-aid: 6.1%
– Subsidy: 4.7%
– Devolution to Local Bodies: 4.1%
– Loans and Advances: 1.0%
– Other Expenditure: 19.1%
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2. In which department or sector is there a provision for maximum expenditure in the Uttar Pradesh Budget 2026–27?
a. Health
b. Education
c. Rural Development
d. Energy
Answer: b. Education (12.4% for education, 6% for health and medical services, and 9% for agriculture and allied services)
– While presenting the budget, Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna said that out of the total budget of ₹9.12 lakh crore, the maximum expenditure will be on the education sector.
– 12.4% for education
– 6% for health and medical services
– 9% for agriculture and allied services
Top 10 Departments (by expenditure)
– Basic Education Department: ₹77,622 crore
– Energy Sector: ₹65,926 crore
– Medical Health: ₹37,956 crore
– Roads and Bridges: ₹34,468 crore
– Panchayati Raj: ₹32,090 crore (67% higher than the previous budget)
– Infrastructure and Industrial Development: ₹27,103 crore
– Urban Development: ₹26,514 crore
– Rural Development Schemes: ₹25,500 crore
– Secondary Education: ₹22,167 crore
– Women and Child Development Department: ₹18,620 crore
Note – There is a difference between a sector and a department. A sector may include expenditure of several departments, such as in education (which includes basic education, secondary education, higher education, technical education, and others).
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3. In which year did the Uttar Pradesh government present the first Economic Survey?
a. 2024
b. 2025
c. 2026
d. 2027
Answer: c. 2026
– The first Economic Survey of Uttar Pradesh 2025–26 was presented in the Assembly by Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna on 9 February 2026.
– The survey highlights rapid growth in the state’s economy across various economic indicators, from the size of the economy and per capita income to growth in industries, agriculture, and the service sector.
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4. According to the Uttar Pradesh Economic Survey 2025–26, what was the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) in the financial year 2024–25?
a. 36.00 lakh crore
b. 30.25 lakh crore
c. 70.46 lakh crore
d. 80.97 lakh crore
Answer: b. 30.25 lakh crore
– According to it, in the financial year 2016–17, Uttar Pradesh’s economy (GSDP) was ₹13.30 lakh crore, which has more than doubled to ₹30.25 lakh crore in 2024–25.
– In 2016–17, Uttar Pradesh’s contribution to the national economy was 8.6%, which increased to 9.1% in 2024–26.
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5. According to the Uttar Pradesh Budget 2026–27, what is the estimated GSDP in the financial year 2025–26?
a. 36.00 lakh crore
b. 30.25 lakh crore
c. 70.46 lakh crore
d. 80.97 lakh crore
a. 36.00 lakh crore
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6. According to the Uttar Pradesh Budget 2026–27, what was the GSDP growth rate in the financial year 2024–25, which is higher than the country’s GDP growth rate?
a. 11.9%
b. 13.4%
c. 14.9%
d. 16.9%
Answer: b. 13.4% (In 2024–25, GSDP was ₹30.25 lakh crore)
– In 2024–25, GSDP was ₹30.25 lakh crore. The growth rate recorded was 13.4%.
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7. What percentage of GSDP has the Uttar Pradesh government set as the fiscal deficit target of the state in the Budget 2026–27?
a. 0.47%
b. 1.98%
c. 2.47%
d. 3%
Answer: d. 3%
– This is in accordance with the recommendations of the 16th Finance Commission and will remain effective till 2030–31.
– In the financial year 2026–27, GSDP is estimated to be ₹36.00 lakh crore.
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8. Major Announcements in Uttar Pradesh Budget 2026–27
Infrastructure (25% of total expenditure):
– Northeast Corridor: A budget of ₹34,000 crore for the high-speed corridor connecting Gorakhpur to Saharanpur.
– Jewar International Airport: Expansion up to five runways to promote global connectivity.
– Expressways: Continued funding for the Ganga and Bundelkhand Expressways to integrate backward regions.
Education and Youth Empowerment (12.4%):
– Swami Vivekananda Youth Empowerment Scheme: Distribution of 50 lakh tablets/smartphones.
– Chief Minister Youth Entrepreneur Scheme: Interest-free loans up to ₹5 lakh for young entrepreneurs.
– New Universities: Announcement of three new universities and 16 new medical colleges.
Agriculture and Farmers’ Prosperity (9–12%):
– Irrigation: Continuation of free electricity for private tube wells.
– Sugarcane: An increase of ₹30 per quintal in sugarcane prices for 2025–26, increasing farmers’ income by ₹3,000 crore.
Women Welfare and Social Security:
– Kanya Sumangala Scheme: Benefiting more than 26.81 lakh girls; the marriage grant for daughters has been increased from ₹50,000 to ₹1 lakh.
– Safe City Projects: Expansion of CCTV networks and Anti-Romeo squads.
– The budget includes an allocation of ₹400 crore for a dedicated scooter scheme for school-going and working women to enhance their mobility and participation.
– Establishment of special skill development centers for the economic upliftment of women.
Support for Families and Minorities:
– Provision of ₹150 crore to assist in the marriage of daughters from poor families (part of the social safety net).
The focus on social welfare aligns with broader inclusive development goals.
Industrial and Technological Leadership:
– Manufacturing Hub: Uttar Pradesh now produces 65% of India’s total mobile phones and is home to 55% of the country’s electronic component units.
– Employment Mission: Establishment of the Uttar Pradesh Employment Mission to expand domestic and overseas employment opportunities for 10 lakh youth.
– Energy Transition: The total installed capacity of solar energy projects has reached 2,815 MW, while thermal capacity has increased by more than 55% since 2016.
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9. According to the Uttar Pradesh Economic Survey 2025–26, what is the estimated per capita income in the state in the year 2025–26?
a. ₹69,244
b. ₹86,828
c. ₹96,490
d. ₹1,20,000
Answer: d. ₹1,20,000 (whereas in 2024–25 it was ₹1,09,844)
Per Capita Income
– Year 2016–17: ₹54,564
– Year 2024–25: ₹1,09,844
– Year 2025–26: ₹1,20,000 (estimated)
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10. Important Figures of Uttar Pradesh Economic Survey 2025–26
– Uttar Pradesh’s economy (GSDP) was ₹13.30 lakh crore in 2016–17, which increased to ₹30.25 lakh crore in 2024–26.
– During the same period, the state’s contribution to the national economy increased from 8.6% to 9.1%.
– In Uttar Pradesh’s economy, the highest share is of the service sector at 47%, followed by 27.2% from the industrial sector and 25.8% from agriculture and allied sectors.
– Target to make Uttar Pradesh a 1 trillion dollar economy by 2029–30.
– At current prices, per capita income has doubled in eight years — from ₹61,142 in 2016–17 to ₹1,09,844 in 2024–25. It is estimated at ₹1,20,000 in 2025–26.
– World record of planting 37.21 crore saplings in a plantation campaign.
– Around 6 crore people have been lifted out of multidimensional poverty; the unemployment rate is 2.24%.
Foodgrain and Milk Production
– Agriculture: The report states that Uttar Pradesh continues to lead the country in the production of foodgrains, wheat, sugarcane, milk, potato, and several horticultural crops.
– Milk Production in UP: 388.5 lakh tonnes
– Foodgrain Production: 737.4 lakh tonnes
– Sugarcane: 2,453.5 lakh tonnes
– Banana: 71.4 lakh tonnes
– Potato: 245.9 lakh tonnes
– Mango: 61.5 lakh tonnes
– Guava: 11.3 lakh tonnes
– Amla: 4.5 lakh tonnes
– Mentha: 0.36 lakh tonnes
Industry
– Estimated sugar production of 92.45 lakh tonnes in 2025–26.
– The number of registered factories has increased from 14,169 in 2016–17 to more than 30,695 by November 2025–26.
– Uttar Pradesh’s exports were ₹84 thousand crore in 2016–17, which increased to ₹1.86 lakh crore in 2024–25.
– Uttar Pradesh has improved its position in the Export Preparedness Index, ranking fourth nationally and first among landlocked states.
– The One District One Product (ODOP) scheme has generated more than 32 lakh jobs, while the state has been placed in the ‘A-1’ category in the national startup ecosystem ranking.
Infrastructure
– 12 new expressways will be constructed in UP. Currently, 7 expressways are operational and 3 are under construction. After the construction of 12 new expressways, the total number will become 22.
– UP has 16 operational airports, including 12 domestic and 4 international airports. 8 airports are under construction. Once the under-construction international greenfield airport at Jewar becomes operational, UP will become the first state to have 5 international airports.
– Urbanization has increased: urban area was 22.3% in 2011, which increased to 27.6% in 2026. Urbanization is estimated to reach 29.5% in 2026 and 35.8% by 2046. There is a plan to develop “100 new townships.”
– The state also has a significant presence in inland waterways, as 11 national waterways pass through it, and the Varanasi multimodal terminal is already operational.
– In the IT sector, Noida has emerged as a major technology hub. Lucknow is being developed as an AI hub, while Kanpur is being seen as a center for drone manufacturing.
Tourism and Culture
– Uttar Pradesh ranks first in tourist arrivals.
– The state has witnessed significant growth in tourism, with 64 crore visitors in 2024–25. This figure increased to more than 156 crore in 2025–26, mainly due to the Mahakumbh and religious tourism in Varanasi, Ayodhya, and Prayagraj.
– Mainly due to the Mahakumbh and religious tourism in Varanasi, Ayodhya, and Prayagraj.
– Under Tourism Policy 2022, 12 tourism circuits are being developed in UP.
Future Roadmap
– The report outlines the government’s long-term vision under “Developed India, Developed Uttar Pradesh @ 2047,” focusing on investment, employment, digital economy, green energy, and logistics infrastructure.
– It claims that land acquisition for integrated manufacturing and logistics clusters has reached 84% in 27 out of the proposed 29 clusters across 26 districts, which will further boost exports from the state along with modern industrial clusters.
‘Triple S’ Model: Safety, Stability, Speed
– The survey highlights the government’s “Triple S” investment model — Safety, Stability, and Speed — as the backbone of its development strategy.
– Improved law and order, predictable policies, and quick project approvals have enhanced the business environment.
– Digital platforms like Nivesh Mitra ensure time-bound approvals and transparency. Notably, Memorandums of Understanding worth ₹2.94 lakh crore were signed at the World Economic Forum 2026, strengthening Uttar Pradesh’s growing global investment reputation.
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