UP Government and IOCL Sign MoU for International Cricket Stadium in Gorakhpur

Current Context: On 20 Feb 2026, the Uttar Pradesh Government and IOCL (Indian Oil Corporation Limited) signed an MoU in Lucknow.

• Aim: Construct a 30,000‑capacity International Cricket Stadium in Gorakhpur.
• Project Cost: ₹339 crore, jointly funded by IOCL, BPCL (Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited), and HPCL (Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited).
• IOCL Contribution: ₹60 crore.
• Completion Target: December 2027.
• Significance: Enhances sports infrastructure in Purvanchal, boosting sports tourism, investment, and local talent development.

Question:

Q.1 The Uttar Pradesh–IOCL MoU for Gorakhpur International Cricket Stadium (2026) was signed between the Government of Uttar Pradesh and which PSU?
a) ONGC
b) Indian Oil Corporation Limited
c) GAIL
d) Coal India

Answer: b) The agreement involves Indian Oil partnering with the state government to finance and develop a major sports infrastructure project.