In the context of India’s water crisis, which of the following factors contribute significantly to increasing water stress?

1. Rapid urbanization and industrialization.
2. Erratic monsoon patterns due to climate change.
3. Expansion of traditional flood irrigation methods without modernization.
4. Improvement in groundwater recharge through widespread rainwater harvesting.

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Which of the following initiatives is associated with improving air logistics for agricultural produce in India?

Consider the following statements regarding the UDAN Scheme:

1. The UDAN scheme was launched under the National Civil Aviation Policy, 2016.
2. Viability Gap Funding (VGF) is a key component to ensure affordable regional air travel.
3. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) levies Terminal Navigation Landing Charges (TNLC) on UDAN flights.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following correctly describes the significance of DRDO’s recent hypersonic technology test?

With reference to the Rafale-M deal between India and France, consider the following statements:

1. The Rafale-M jets will be deployed on both INS Vikrant and INS Vikramaditya.
2. The deal is being concluded through a government-to-government agreement.
3. Rafale-M jets are designed specifically for operations from conventional land bases, not aircraft carriers.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?