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TopicUttar Pradesh

Topic: Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh (UP) is India’s most populous state and a key player in national politics, sending 80 Members of Parliament to the Lok Sabha—the highest among all states. It has produced the most Indian prime ministers, including Jawaharlal Nehru, Lal Bahadur Shastri, Indira Gandhi, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Charan Singh, and Narendra Modi.

The state was formed in 1950 when the United Provinces were renamed Uttar Pradesh. In 2000, Uttarakhand was carved out to better represent the Himalayan regions. UP’s capital is Lucknow, while the Allahabad High Court, based in Prayagraj, is its highest judicial authority.

Uttar Pradesh is known for its historical and cultural significance, home to landmarks like the Taj Mahal, Varanasi, and the mythically important Ayodhya. It hosts the Kumbh Mela, the world’s largest religious gathering, held every 12 years in Prayagraj. However, the 2024 Maha Kumbh was marred by a tragic stampede, highlighting concerns over crowd management at major religious events.

The state has also witnessed significant social and political unrest, including the Hathras rape case, which sparked nationwide outrage over issues of gender and caste-based violence and institutions responsible for the delivery of justice. UP remains a focal point in India’s socio-political landscape, balancing rapid development with persistent challenges in law and order, infrastructure, and governance.

‘Namaskar ma’am’—UP Police kick off skill-based training, focus on communication, sensitivity, AI

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Who are UP CM Fellows, now set to get extra marks in govt recruitment exams

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The Chief Minister’s Fellowship Programme was launched in 2022. Data accessed by ThePrint shows 515 CM Fellows are currently working in the state.

Suspension, late-night drama, a call from Shankaracharya. UP officer in focus after targeting Yogi govt

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PCS officer Alankar Agnihotri resigned in protest against new UGC regulations aimed at combating caste discrimination. State govt issued suspension order & initiated enquiry.

Hyperscale data centre, waste-to-energy projects: MoUs Uttar Pradesh inked this year at Davos

Prashant Srivastava -
The agreements span energy projects, electric vehicles and solar power, according to UP Investment Department.

UP court junks Dadri lynching accused’s plea, says can’t transfer criminal trials ‘for convenience’

Ruchi Bhattar -
The 2015 mob lynching of Mohammad Akhlaq that shocked the nation would continue to be heard by same judge of fast-track court.

Why Allahabad High Court ordered the reopening of an unrecognised madrasa sealed by UP govt

Khadija Khan -
Bench set aside order by Shrawasti's district minority welfare officer, directing closure of Madrasa Ahle Sunnat Imam Ahmad Raza on account of it not being recognised by state board.

From makeshift structures to modern courts—10 UP districts to get integrated judicial complexes

Bhadra Sinha -
CJI to lay foundation of Rs 1,630-cr Phase 1 of project that envisages futuristic court complexes with conference hall, residences, gym, advocate chambers, waiting rooms & latest tech.

Coastal states Maharashtra, TN, Gujarat top India’s exports index, landlocked UP a surprise performer

Udit Bubna -
Releasing Export Preparedness Index report, NITI Aayog CEO says Centre has ‘ticked a lot of boxes’, & responsibility of driving the next phase of export growth now rests with states.

‘Systemic issue’: Congress leader Gurdeep Sappal, family deleted from UP draft roll after SIR

Apoorva Mandhani -
Sappal & his family moved a year ago to Noida from UP’s Sahibabad constituency. He said EC has no system in place for voters who have relocated, forcing them to enrol as new voters.

2.89 cr names struck off electoral roll in UP draft SIR; highest deletions in Lucknow, Ghaziabad

Prashant Srivastava -
Final electoral roll is to be published on 6 March, with deletions proposed in draft roll subject to change, based on people’s representations, objections, and scrutiny by EC.
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