Q5 · UPSC current affairs · 20 October 2026 · News · Unified Agri Welfare Portal AgriStack PM KISAN

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Consider the following statements regarding AgriStack and PM-KISAN:1.AgriStack provides a unique registry linking farmers to digital land records and scheme entitlements.2.PM-KISAN is a Centrally Sponsored scheme funded equally by the Centre and States providing income support of Rs 6,000 annually.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A 1 only
B Neither 1 nor 2
C Both 1 and 2
D 2 only

Correct answer: (a) 1 only

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct as AgriStack creates digital public infrastructure linking farmers to land records and entitlements. Statement 2 is incorrect because PM-KISAN is a Central Sector scheme (fully funded by the Central Government), not a Centrally Sponsored scheme.

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