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Uttar Pradesh Proposes 'Singapore City' Near Noida Airport; ₹775 Cr FDI Project Approved, Targets 75,000 Acre Land Bank

Uttar Pradesh government has proposed developing a dedicated 'Singapore City' and high-tech industrial township near the upcoming Noida International Airport at Jewar to attract global supply chain hubs. This follows investment commitments of nearly ₹60,000 crore secured during the CM's Singapore visit in February 2026, with a new ₹775 crore FDI project also approved, creating 1,880 jobs.

28 October 2026, Hindustan

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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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Q1
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.
Q2
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.
Q3
Consider the following statements regarding the recent developments in Uttar Pradesh's investment plans:
1. 1.The state government has proposed developing a 'Singapore City' near the upcoming Kushinagar International Airport.
2. 2.Uttar Pradesh has an industrial land bank of more than 75,000 acres for investment.
3. 3.During the Chief Minister's Singapore visit in February 2026, investment commitments worth nearly ₹60,000 crore were secured.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q4
Consider the following statements regarding the newly approved link expressways in Uttar Pradesh:
1. 1.The total estimated cost of the four projects is approximately ₹17,542 crore.
2. 2.The construction will be undertaken under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.
3. 3.The projects are expected to generate employment of about 760 lakh man-days.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statement 1 is correct as per the article. Statement 2 is incorrect; the article states the projects will be developed under the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) method, not PPP. Statement 3 is correct as the article mentions an estimated 760 lakh man-days of employment generation.
Q5
What is the estimated investment for the Universal Packaging Hub project approved under the YEIDA, as per the news?
Q6
What is the estimated employment generation (in lakh man-days) from the implementation of the four new link expressway projects in Uttar Pradesh?
Explanation: The article specifically states that the four projects are estimated to generate approximately 760 lakh man-days of employment, both direct and indirect. The other options are close distractors.
Q7
What is the primary strategic advantage cited for locating the proposed 'Singapore City' near the Noida International Airport at Jewar?
Explanation: The article highlights that the area's connection to the Eastern and Western Dedicated Freight Corridors and expressways gives it the potential to become North India's major supply chain hub for international companies. The other options, while potentially beneficial, are not the primary advantage emphasized.
Q8
What is the primary objective of approving these four new link expressways in Uttar Pradesh?
Explanation: As per the article, the key objective is to strengthen the road network between western, central, and eastern regions of Uttar Pradesh and provide better connectivity to existing expressways, making travel more convenient. While other options might be indirect benefits, the stated primary aim is enhancing connectivity.

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