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Uttar Pradesh Government Launches 'Project GANGA' for Rural Internet
The Uttar Pradesh government has initiated 'Project GANGA' to deliver high-speed internet connectivity to rural regions.
The project targets providing connectivity to over 20 lakh rural households across the state.
An MoU for implementation was signed with One OTT Entertainment Limited, a subsidiary of the Hinduja Group.
Perspective: Digital inclusion in rural India is a major policy focus; 'Project GANGA' is a strategic step toward the 'Digital Uttar Pradesh' vision.
The project targets providing connectivity to over 20 lakh rural households across the state.
An MoU for implementation was signed with One OTT Entertainment Limited, a subsidiary of the Hinduja Group.
Perspective: Digital inclusion in rural India is a major policy focus; 'Project GANGA' is a strategic step toward the 'Digital Uttar Pradesh' vision.
Key Facts / Static GK
Uttar Pradesh CM: Yogi Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh Governor: Anandiben Patel
Dudhwa National Park: Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh Governor: Anandiben Patel
Dudhwa National Park: Uttar Pradesh
Practice Quiz — 11 March 2026
Q1. Who has been appointed as the 30th Governor of Himachal Pradesh?
Answer: (C) Kavinder Gupta — Kavinder Gupta was sworn in as the 30th Governor of Himachal Pradesh, replacing Shiv Pratap Shukla.
Q2. Jishnu Dev Varma succeeded whom as the Governor of Maharashtra?
Answer: (B) Acharya Devvrat — Jishnu Dev Varma succeeded Acharya Devvrat, who was holding the additional charge as Maharashtra Governor.
Q3. Who is the newly appointed Supreme Leader of Iran as of March 2026?
Answer: (C) Mojtaba Khamenei — Mojtaba Khamenei was appointed as the third Supreme Leader of Iran in March 2026.
Q4. Which of the following statements regarding the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) extension is correct?
Answer: (C) Central assistance for the project is ₹3.59 lakh crore. — The Union Cabinet extended JJM to December 2028 with a total outlay of ₹8.69 lakh crore and central assistance of ₹3.59 lakh crore.
Q5. Which airport was recently granted International status by the Union Cabinet in March 2026?
Answer: (B) Madurai Airport — The Union Cabinet approved the declaration of Madurai Airport as an International Airport.
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