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Consider the following statements in the context of the National Small Savings Fund (NSSF)? 1. It is part of the Public Accounts of India. 2. It is managed by the Ministry of Finance. 3. Loans from the NSSF are more expensive than market borrowings. How many of the above statements are incorrect?

With reference to Surface Hydrokinetic Turbine (SHKT) technology consider the following statements: 1. SHKT harnesses the kinetic energy of water currents without the need for constructing large dams or reservoirs. 2. It is specifically designed for shallow and low-velocity river systems. 3. SHKT technology has no environmental impact making it completely sustainable. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Assam shares an Interstate boundary with West Bengal, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Tripura, Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram. The length of boundary of Assam with its neighboring state is as follows: Assam- West Bengal : 127.00 KM Assam- Arunachal Pradesh : 804.10 KM Assam- Meghalaya : 884.90 KM Assam- Tripura : 46.30 KM Assam- Nagaland : 512.10 KM Assam- Manipur : 204.10 KM Assam-Mizoram : 164.60 KM

Statement 1 is correct: The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and/or Desertification, Particularly in Africa (UNCCD) is a Convention to combat desertification and mitigate the effects of drought through national action programs that incorporate long-term strategies supported by international cooperation and partnership arrangements. It is the only internationally legally binding framework set up to address the problem of desertification. Statement 2 is incorrect: The permanent Secretariat of the UNCCD was established during the first Conference of the parties (COP 1) held in Rome in 1997. It has been located in Bonn, Germany, since January 1999, and moved from its first Bonn address in Haus Carstanjen to the new UN Campus in July 2006. Statement 3 is correct: The Convention's 195 parties work together to improve the living conditions for people in drylands, to maintain and restore land and soil productivity, and to mitigate the effects of drought. India became a signatory to UNCCD on 14th October 1994 and ratified it on 17th December 1996.

The Income Tax Department launched the PAN 2.0 Project to upgrade the existing Permanent Account Number (PAN) system. It includes an update of the IT infrastructure, adding a QR code to all PAN cards, and using PAN as a common business identifier for digital systems across various government agencies. A PAN card is a 10-digit alphanumeric number.

How many of the following states share a border with Assam? 1. West Bengal 2. Meghalaya 3. Nagaland 4. Arunachal Pradesh 5. Manipur Select the correct answer using the code below:

Consider the following statements regarding United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD): 1. It is the only legally binding international agreement aimed at combating desertification, land degradation, and drought. 2. The Convention has its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. 3. India is a signatory to the UNCCD and has committed to land restoration efforts as part of its National Action Programme. How many of the statements given above is/are correct?

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 Statement 1 is correct:  Dairy is the single largest agricultural commodity, contributing 5% to the national economy and directly employing over 8 crore farmers, the vast majority of whom are women. India is the world's leading producer of milk, accounting for 24% of global production in 2022-23. India's per capita milk availability was 459 grams per day in 2022-23, which is significantly higher than the global average of 323 grams per day in 2022. Statement 2 is correct:  Organic products are grown in an agricultural system that avoids the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides while remaining environmentally and socially responsible. According to available statistics, India ranks second in the world for organic agricultural land and first in terms of total number of producers. (FIBL & IFOAM Yearbook, 2024). Statement 3 is correct:  India produced about 3.6 million metric tons (2023-24) of certified organic products, which included all types of food products such as oil seeds, fiber, sugar cane, cereals and millets, cotton, pulses, aromatic and medicinal plants, coffee, tea, fruits, spices, vegetables, processed foods, and so on. Maharashtra is the largest producer across all states, followed by Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.

Statement 1 is correct. Carbon fiber composites are known for their high tensile strength and lightweight properties, making them ideal for structural applications. Statement 2 is correct. These composites are widely used in aerospace (e.g., aircraft bodies), automotive (e.g., EV frames), and renewable energy (e.g., wind turbine blades). Statement 3 is incorrect. Carbon fiber composites often exceed the strength of metals like aluminum while being significantly lighter.

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 Statement 1 is correct:  Dairy is the single largest agricultural commodity, contributing 5% to the national economy and directly employing over 8 crore farmers, the vast majority of whom are women. India is the world's leading producer of milk, accounting for 24% of global production in 2022-23. India's per capita milk availability was 459 grams per day in 2022-23, which is significantly higher than the global average of 323 grams per day in 2022. Statement 2 is correct:  Organic products are grown in an agricultural system that avoids the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides while remaining environmentally and socially responsible. According to available statistics, India ranks second in the world for organic agricultural land and first in terms of total number of producers. (FIBL & IFOAM Yearbook, 2024). Statement 3 is correct:  India produced about 3.6 million metric tons (2023-24) of certified organic products, which included all types of food products such as oil seeds, fiber, sugar cane, cereals and millets, cotton, pulses, aromatic and medicinal plants, coffee, tea, fruits, spices, vegetables, processed foods, and so on. Maharashtra is the largest producer across all states, followed by Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.