Lucknow: Aspirants preparing for the UP Lekhpal examination must pay special attention to the General Knowledge (GK) section, which carries 25 marks. This section tests candidates on Indian history, freedom struggle, politics, economy, world geography, and population. Here is a curated list of important GK questions and answers to help candidates maximize their scores. UP Lekhpal GK Questions and Answers: First Governor of Uttar Pradesh: Sarojini Naidu Name of UP in 1836: North-Western Provinces First Chief Minister of UP: Pandit Govind Ballabh Pant District with Ahraura Dam: Varanasi Chakeri Airport located in: Kanpur Capital of Uttar Pradesh: Lucknow High Court of UP located in: Prayagraj Origin of the Ganga River: Gangotri State animal of UP: Barasingha ...

Silicon Valley / Washington: Indian professionals on H-1B visas are being advised by major US tech companies to avoid international travel, following a wave of visa delays caused by increased scrutiny of applicants’ social media profiles. The Trump administration mandated enhanced social media checks before issuing visas, causing significant delays in scheduling visa stamping appointments. Thousands of foreign workers employed by companies such as Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Amazon are currently stranded in their home countries, unable to travel to the United States for work. Company Advisories: Microsoft has warned employees against overseas travel, cautioning that rescheduling visa appointments could leave them stranded abroad for months. Amazon advised workers with visa a...

Washington: Indian workers planning to travel to the United States on H-1B visas are facing significant challenges, particularly with visa appointment scheduling. The alert is also crucial for those accompanying H-1B holders on H-4 dependent visas, including spouses, children, and other family members. The US Embassy has clarified that all visa applicants are currently under review, with their social media profiles being scrutinized to prevent misuse of the H-1B visa program. Globally, H-1B workers are experiencing delays because visa stamping appointments at US embassies are being scheduled several months in advance. Many applicants have reported on social media that their appointment dates have been pushed back by up to six months, despite originally needing stamping by the last we...

Saudi Arabia, a popular destination for Indian workers, is introducing a major change in salary payments for domestic workers to enhance transparency and protect employees from exploitation. The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has announced that, starting 1 January 2026, all domestic workers in the Kingdom will be required to receive their salaries through official electronic channels. This step aims to ensure reliable payments, reduce disputes, and support the overall development of domestic workers. Currently, over 2.5 million Indians work in Saudi Arabia, many of whom are employed as domestic staff, including drivers, maids, gardeners, and security personnel, and often receive cash payments. Under the new rule, companies will no longer pay salaries in cash but m...