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Uttar Pradesh Current Affairs 2026

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Uttar Pradesh current affairs, 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 BankInfrastructure
Allahabad High Court Directs 25% Salary Deduction for Maintenance Citing SC Precedent & ManusmritiPolity

Current Affairs 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

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.

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Allahabad High Court Directs 25% Salary Deduction for Maintenance Citing SC Precedent & Manusmriti
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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 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
Which High Court delivered the judgment citing the Manusmriti in relation to a husband's duty to maintain his family?
Explanation: The news article clearly states that the judgment was delivered by Justice Praveen Kumar Giri of the Allahabad High Court. The principal seat of this court is in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.
Q2
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.
Q3
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.
Q4
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.
Q5
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.
Q6
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.
Q7
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.
Q8
Consider the following statements regarding the Allahabad High Court judgment mentioned in the news:
1. 1.The court declared the Manusmriti as a legally binding source for maintenance laws in India.
2. 2.The court directed that 25% of the husband's gross salary, after excluding income tax, be deducted for maintenance.
3. 3.The judgment referenced a 2022 Supreme Court case, Anju Garg vs Deepak Kumar Garg.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect. The article explicitly states, 'The order, however, does not declare the Manusmriti to be binding law...' Statement 2 is correct as the court directed deduction of 25% of gross salary after excluding income tax. Statement 3 is correct as the court cited the Supreme Court's 2022 judgment in the Anju Garg case.
Q9
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?
Q10
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.

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