- Read the passage given below and answer the following questions India is trailing behind in achieving more than 50% of indicators under the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) seven…

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- Read the passage given below and answer the following questions India is trailing behind in achieving more than 50% of indicators under the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) seven years before the 2030 deadline, according to a study published in the __X__ in journal in February 2023.It highlights that the country is trailing on more than 50% of its indicators just seven years before the 2030 deadline. Despite some progress, 75% of Indian districts remain off target in critical areas such as poverty reduction, anaemia, child marriage, and domestic violence. In a move towards supporting agricultural development, Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development launched a web portal developed jointly by the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare (DA&FW) and __X__, aiming to automate and expedite the settlement of interest subvention claims of banks under the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF). Additionally, he has briefed that Sustainable and organic farming is imperative for preserving environmental health, enhancing soil fertility, and ensuring long- term food security. These practices reduce reliance on synthetic chemicals, promote biodiversity, and mitigate climate change. (This is a recreated passage and not the exact one asked in the exam) The PM-PRANAM scheme is a scheme that aims to promote sustainable agricultural practices and reduce environmental degradation approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) in 2023. Consider the following statement with respect to the scheme: 1. The term PM-PRANAM stands for the PM Programme for Restoration, Awareness Generation, Nourishment, and Amelioration of Mother Earth. 2. The scheme provides 50% of the saved fertilizer subsidy to States or Union Territories that reduce chemical fertilizer usage compared to the previous three-year average. 3. The Department of Expenditure is responsible for overseeing the disbursement of grants under this scheme through its existing schemes. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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D. 1, 2, and 3

Answer: D. D. 1, 2, and 3

Answer: D. D. 1, 2, and 3