UPPSC Current Affairs 2026

Explanation: The article explicitly states that the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) laboratories ensure the supply of 'breeder seeds'. While NSC distributes seeds, ICAR is the premier research body. The Ministry is the administrative parent, not the direct research executor.

Explanation: As per Article 324 of the Constitution, the superintendence, direction and control of the preparation of electoral rolls for, and the conduct of, elections to Parliament and State Legislatures is vested in the Election Commission of India. The State Election Commission handles local body elections.

Explanation: Article 171 of the Indian Constitution states that one-sixth of the total members of the Legislative Council are nominated by the Governor from persons having special knowledge or practical experience in fields like literature, science, art, cooperative movement, and social service.

Explanation: The article provides a clear breakdown: Uttar Pradesh (11 seats), Bihar (8 seats), Maharashtra (5 seats), and Karnataka (4 seats), making a total of 28 seats.

Explanation: The article clearly states that the Department of Space/ISRO is developing the NGLV and conducted the SpaDeX mission. While IN-SPACe is a regulatory body and DRDO/DAE are collaborators in specific areas, ISRO is the primary executing agency for India's space program.

Explanation: The article explicitly mentions that the National Investigation Agency (NIA) was the prosecuting agency that failed to provide evidence of the accused's illegal entry. The NIA is India's premier counter-terrorism investigation agency.

Explanation: The article explicitly states that the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is implementing the National Green Hydrogen Mission. MNRE is the central ministry responsible for policies and programmes relating to new and renewable energy.

Explanation: The article explicitly states the report is 'led by University College London (UCL) in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO)'. This is a key institutional fact for static GK.

Explanation: Statement 1 is correct as the article states the court imposed ₹1 lakh cost. Statement 2 is incorrect because the article specifies that the single bench had ordered minimum wage but 'however, allowances and increments will not be received.' Statement 3 is correct as the article explicitly states the Puttilal case had already settled the law.

Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect as the article explicitly states that Justice Bagchi clarified the Bihar judgment was not a 'binding precedent'. Statement 2 is correct; Form 6 is for new voter registration. Statement 3 is correct; the court asked the ECI not to stick to timelines and the ECI counsel assured to extend dates for Delhi SIR.