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National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF) The Union Cabinet has approved the National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF), a Centrally Sponsored Scheme initiated by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare to promote chemical-free farming practices across India. Key Highlights: - Total Budget: ₹2,481 crore, with the Union Government contributing ₹1,584 crore and states providing ₹897 crore, covering the period until the 15th Finance Commission (2025-26). - Implementation Scope: The scheme will be rolled out across 15,000 clusters in Gram Panchayats, aiming to reach 1 crore farmers and encourage Natural Farming (NF) on 7.5 lakh hectares of land. - Collaboration: The mission will integrate with existing government schemes and structures, focusing on creating local markets for farmers' chemical-free agricultural products. Objectives: - Promote the adoption of natural farming techniques. - Ensure the availability of safe and nutritious food. - Reduce input costs for farmers. - Enhance soil health and ecosystem resilience. - Build resilience against climate risks. - Farmer Support: The scheme will provide farmers with training, access to Bio-input Resource Centres, assistance in input preparation, and help with marketing their products. - Human Resources: Approximately 30,000 Krishi Sakhis and Community Resource Persons will be deployed to raise awareness and offer hands-on support to farmers.

Consider the following countries: 1. Armenia 2. Azerbaijan 3. Turkmenistan 4. Kazakhstan How many of the above countries share borders with Iran?

Statement 1 is incorrect: Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary declared as the 8th Tiger Reserve of Madhya Pradesh. It is located in the Raisen district in Vindhya Range in central India, is one of the finest teak forests in the state and is less than 50 kilometres away from the capital Bhopal. Veerangana Durgawati Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary in Damoh district and Sagar district of Madhya Pradesh, India. Statement 2 is correct: Currently, there are 57 tiger reserves in India, spread across around 82,000 sq kilometres and accounting for over 2.3 per cent of India's geographical area, as per the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA).

Consider the following statements about Tiger Reserves in India: 1. Ratapani and Veerangna Durgawati are tiger reserves in Tamil Nadu. 2. Currently, there are 57 tiger reserves in India, accounting for over 2.3 per cent of India's geographical area. Which of the above given statements is/are correct?

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A drought is a period of unusually persistent dry weather that continues long enough to cause serious problems such as crop damage and/or water supply shortages. Droughts are caused by low precipitation over an extended period of time. Atmospheric conditions such as climate change, ocean temperatures, changes in the jet stream, and changes in the local landscape are all factors that contribute to drought. Other Conditions: High evaporation rates due to increased temperatures exacerbate water scarcity, contributing to drought conditions. Over-extraction of groundwater depletes water reserves, intensifying drought impacts. Poor water-retention capacity of soil leads to faster depletion of available moisture, making regions more vulnerable to drought.

Syria is a Western Asian country located in Northern and Eastern hemispheres of the Earth. It is bordered by five Asian Nations: Turkey in the north, Lebanon in the west, Iraq in the east, Jordan in the south and Israel in the southwest. Located to the west is the Mediterranean Sea, which stretches along the entire Syrian coastline. Syrian Arab Republic Bordering Countries: Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey.

RBI Reduces Cash Reserve Ratio to 4% • The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reduced the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) by 50 basis points to 4% from 4.5% to increase financial system liquidity. • The cut increases liquidity in the banking system, allowing banks to use freed-up funds for lending, potentially accelerating economic growth. • The decision benefits banks by providing more resources for lending and reducing lending costs. • The Reserve Bank of India (MPC) maintained the Repo rate at 6.5%. • The MPC revised its GDP growth forecast from 7.2% to 6.6% due to the economy's slowdown in the second quarter. • The inflation forecast for FY2025 was revised from 4.5% to 4.8% due to rising consumer price inflation.

Consider the following conditions: 1. Below-average precipitation over an extended period. 2. High rates of evaporation due to increased temperature. 3. Over-extraction of groundwater resources. 4. Limited water-retaining capacity of soil. Which of the above given are the key conditions that contribute to the occurrence of droughts?

Arrange the following cities of Syria from North to South direction? 1. Al-Hasakah 2. Aleppo 3. Damascus 4. Al-Raqqah 5. Dara Select the correct answer using the codes given below: