MCQs 2026

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is a specialized agency of the United Nations dedicated to eradicating poverty and hunger in rural areas of developing countries, with a strong focus on climate-resilient agriculture for smallholder farmers.

Extensive use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides often harms soil health, biodiversity, and contributes to greenhouse gas emissions, which is contrary to the principles of climate-resilient agriculture.

Climate-Resilient Agriculture aims to sustainably increase productivity and incomes, adapt and build resilience to climate change, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions where possible, ensuring food security in a changing climate.

The theme "Addressing Global Hunger and Food Security" directly corresponds to Sustainable Development Goal 2, which aims to end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture.

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations leads the observance of World Food Day, promoting global efforts to achieve food security for all.

World Food Day is observed annually on October 16 to commemorate the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations in 1945.

The Ministry of Culture is the nodal ministry in the Government of India responsible for the development and promotion of arts and culture, including classical dance forms.

A comprehensive initiative to promote endangered classical dance forms would typically include financial support for artists and institutions, educational programs to train new practitioners, and platforms for showcasing these art forms to wider audiences.

Garba is a popular folk dance from Gujarat and is not recognized as one of the eight classical dance forms by the Sangeet Natak Akademi. The recognized classical dance forms are Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Kathakali, Kuchipudi, Manipuri, Mohiniyattam, Odissi, and Sattriya.

The scale and organization of the settlement, including evidence of planned streets and housing, suggest a complex social structure and organized governance within the Indus Valley Civilization at Rakhigarhi.