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Uttar Pradesh Voter List 2026: 17.3% Adult Population Missing Post-SIR, SEC List Shows 16.9 Cr Voters

The final Summary Revision (SIR) voter list for Uttar Pradesh, published in April 2026, shows 13.4 crore voters, leaving a staggering gap of 17.3% (2.8 crore) from the estimated adult population of 16.2 crore. This raises serious concerns about the completeness, equity, and accuracy of electoral rolls ahead of assembly elections, with the State Election Commission's parallel list indicating a much higher voter count of 16.9 crore.

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Bihar, UP, Maharashtra, Karnataka: 28 Legislative Council Seats Results Show BJP, SP, NDA Gains in 2026 Elections
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29 October 2026
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UP Police Constable Recruitment: High Court Upholds Merit, Rescinds Bar on Reserved Candidates Scoring Above General Cutoff
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28 October 2026
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Allahabad HC Imposes ₹1 Lakh Cost on UP Govt for Denying Minimum Wage of ₹18,000/Month to Forest Department Daily Wagers
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28 October 2026
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Uttar Pradesh Proposes 'Singapore City' Near Noida Airport; ₹775 Cr FDI Project Approved, Targets 75,000 Acre Land Bank
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28 October 2026
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ECI Transfer Order for 5 States: 3-Year Tenure Cap for Poll Duty Officers Ahead of 2027 Assembly Elections
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Uttar Pradesh Minimum Wages Revised for Unskilled, Semi-Skilled, Skilled Workers by Rs 174-238, Effective 1 Oct 2026
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27 October 2026
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Uttar Pradesh Cybersecurity: IIT Kanpur to Develop ₹104.28 Cr SOC for 24x7 State Digital Asset Monitoring
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27 October 2026
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Uttar Pradesh Inland Water Transport Rules 2026: Registration Mandatory on 11 Rivers, ₹50 Fee Per Boat
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27 October 2026
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Uttar Pradesh Extends Cashless Treatment to 1.70 Lakh Non-Teaching School Employees with ₹51 Cr Annual Insurance Premium
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27 October 2026

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Q1
Which constitutional body is primarily responsible for the preparation of electoral rolls for Parliament and State Assembly elections?
Explanation: As per Article 324 of the Constitution, the superintendence, direction and control of the preparation of electoral rolls for, and the conduct of, elections to Parliament and State Legislatures is vested in the Election Commission of India. The State Election Commission handles local body elections.
Q2
According to the news, how many Legislative Council seats were contested in Maharashtra in the 2026 elections?
Explanation: The article provides a clear breakdown: Uttar Pradesh (11 seats), Bihar (8 seats), Maharashtra (5 seats), and Karnataka (4 seats), making a total of 28 seats.
Q3
Consider the following statements regarding the Allahabad High Court judgment on wages for daily wagers:
1. 1.The court imposed a cost of ₹1 lakh on the Uttar Pradesh government for denying minimum wages.
2. 2.The court held that daily wagers are entitled to all allowances and increments like regular employees.
3. 3.The judgment is based on the legal principle established in the Puttilal case.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statement 1 is correct as the article states the court imposed ₹1 lakh cost. Statement 2 is incorrect because the article specifies that the single bench had ordered minimum wage but 'however, allowances and increments will not be received.' Statement 3 is correct as the article explicitly states the Puttilal case had already settled the law.
Q4
The Allahabad High Court, which delivered the judgment on UP Police recruitment, is the High Court for which Indian state?
Explanation: The Allahabad High Court is the High Court for the state of Uttar Pradesh. Its seat is at Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad), with a bench at Lucknow. The news article explicitly mentions the court in the context of a Uttar Pradesh government recruitment case.
Q5
The land for the approved ₹775 crore Universal Packaging Hub falls under the jurisdiction of which industrial development authority?
Explanation: The article states that the project is in the YEIDA area, Sector 8D. YEIDA is responsible for planned industrial development along the Yamuna Expressway in Uttar Pradesh.
Q6
Consider the following statements regarding the recent Election Commission order for five states:
1. 1.The order mandates the transfer of officers who have served in a district for more than four years.
2. 2.The cut-off date for calculating service tenure for Uttar Pradesh is 31 March 2027.
3. 3.Officers cannot be posted in a constituency where they were deployed in the previous assembly election.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Only statement 3 is supported by the article. Statement 1 is false (the rule is >3 years, not >4) and statement 2 is false (UP cut-off is 31 May 2027, not 31 March 2027).
Q7
The cashless treatment scheme for non-teaching school employees in Uttar Pradesh is implemented under which state departments?
Explanation: The article clearly states that the scheme covers non-teaching staff under the Basic Education Department (1.22 lakh employees) and the Secondary Education Department (48,000 employees). The annual premiums are borne by these respective departments.
Q8
Which state department is responsible for implementing the minimum wage revision mentioned in the news?
Explanation: The article states that the Uttar Pradesh Labour Department has issued directives to establishments to ensure payment of revised minimum wages. Labor and wage-related matters typically fall under the purview of the state's Labour Department.
Q9
Which central Act is the newly approved Uttar Pradesh Inland Water Vessels Rules, 2026 aligned with?
Explanation: The article explicitly states that the Uttar Pradesh Inland Water Vessels Rules, 2026 have been prepared in accordance with the Inland Water Vessels Act, 2021. This is a central legislation providing a framework for inland water transport safety and regulation.
Q10
Which premier institute's hub has been designated as the implementing agency for the Uttar Pradesh Cyber Security Operations Centre?
Explanation: The article explicitly states that IIT Kanpur's Cybersecurity Innovation Hub (C3i Hub) is proposed to be designated as the implementation agency for developing the UP Cyber Security Operations Centre.

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