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Bihar, UP, Maharashtra, Karnataka: 28 Legislative Council Seats Results Show BJP, SP, NDA Gains in 2026 Elections

Elections for 28 Legislative Council (MLC) seats across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, and Karnataka were held through ballot papers, providing a political snapshot ahead of key state assembly elections. The results saw the BJP retain strength, the Samajwadi Party gain in UP, and the Congress failing to win a single seat in Karnataka despite being in power there. The outcome is seen as a key indicator of political alignments and organizational strategies.

29 October 2026, Hindustan

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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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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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UP Approves 4 Link Expressways Worth ₹17,542 Crore to Boost Inter-Regional Connectivity via EPC Model
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27 October 2026
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Uttar Pradesh Approves State Livestock Mission (SLM) with ₹40,000 Subsidy per Cow, Targets Organized Livestock Economy
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27 October 2026
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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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Questions from recent UPSSSC PET stories. One attempt per question.

Q1
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.
Q2
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.
Q3
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.
Q4
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.
Q5
Which authority is the nodal agency for developing the newly approved link expressways in Uttar Pradesh?
Explanation: The article explicitly mentions that the projects will be developed by the Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA). NHAI handles national highways, while UPEIDA is the state body responsible for expressway development in UP.
Q6
The State Livestock Mission (SLM) recently approved in Uttar Pradesh falls under the administrative purview of which state department?
Explanation: The news article mentions the announcement was made by the Livestock and Dairy Development Minister, Dharmpal Singh, indicating the mission is under the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying of the Uttar Pradesh government.
Q7
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.
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
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.

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