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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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ECI Transfer Order for 5 States: 3-Year Tenure Cap for Poll Duty Officers Ahead of 2027 Assembly Elections
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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 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's Proposed Age Verification Guidelines: 4 Documents Under RTE Rules to Prevent POCSO Act Misuse
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25 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
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).
Q3
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.
Q4
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.
Q5
Which state government department is responsible for formulating the proposed guidelines on age verification for school admission as per the news?
Explanation: The article clearly states that the Additional Chief Secretary of the Basic Education Department, Uttar Pradesh, submitted the proposed guidelines before the Allahabad High Court. This department handles school education in the state.
Q6
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?
Q7
As per the Election Commission's order, what is the cut-off date for calculating the three-year service period of officers in Goa, Manipur, Punjab, and Uttarakhand?
Explanation: The article clearly states that for Goa, Manipur, Punjab, and Uttarakhand, the period up to 31 March 2027 will be considered for calculating the three-year service of officers. Uttar Pradesh has a different cut-off of 31 May 2027.
Q8
Consider the following statements regarding the minimum wage revision in Uttar Pradesh:
1. 1.The revision is based on the All India Consumer Price Index average of 431 points for the period January to June 2026.
2. 2.The revised wages are effective from 1 October 2026 and will remain applicable indefinitely.
3. 3.The highest increase in monthly wages is for skilled workers in Gautam Buddha Nagar and Ghaziabad districts.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statement 1 is correct as per the article. Statement 2 is incorrect because the revised wages are applicable until 31 March 2027, not indefinitely. Statement 3 is correct as the article mentions skilled workers in Gautam Buddha Nagar and Ghaziabad received an increase of Rs 238.39, which is the highest mentioned.
Q9
Consider the following statements regarding the Uttar Pradesh Inland Water Vessels Rules, 2026:
1. 1.It mandates the registration of all vessels operating on 11 major rivers of the state.
2. 2.The registration fee for a non-mechanical boat is proposed to be ₹100.
3. 3.The rules will be enforced by a newly constituted 'Inland Waterways Authority of India'.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statement 1 is correct as per the article. Statement 2 is incorrect; the fee for a non-mechanical boat is ₹50, not ₹100. Statement 3 is incorrect; the body being formed is the 'Inland Water Authority' of Uttar Pradesh, not the national 'Inland Waterways Authority of India' (IWAI). This is a classic examiner trap swapping similar names.
Q10
Consider the following statements regarding the proposed age verification guidelines in Uttar Pradesh:
1. 1.The guidelines were proposed following a directive from the Supreme Court of India.
2. 2.They mandate the submission of four specific documents for age proof at the time of school admission.
3. 3.The misuse involved false implication of boys aged 19-20 years under the provisions of the POCSO Act.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect: The directive came from the Allahabad High Court, not the Supreme Court. Statement 2 is correct as the article lists four required documents. Statement 3 is correct as the court observed cases where boys aged 19-20 were falsely implicated under POCSO.

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