National Mission on Natural Farming Reaches 10,000 Village Milestone
The National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF) has successfully covered 10,000 villages, promoting chemical-free agriculture across India.
2-Minute Summary (TL;DR)
- NMNF has reached 10,000 villages across 15 Indian states.
- Promotes chemical-free farming using traditional methods like Jeevamrut.
- Aims to reduce cultivation costs and improve soil health.
- Provides financial support and certification for natural farming products.
How This Topic is Tested in Competitive Exams
| Exam | Frequency | Approx. Marks | What Gets Asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPSC / State PCS | Very High | 12–20 | Environment and Ecology is a separate section in UPSC Prelims. GS-III includes environment, climate change, and disaster management. |
| State PCS / PSC | High | 5–8 | State PCS papers test both central environment policy and state-specific conservation achievements. |
| SSC (CGL / CHSL / MTS) | High | 3–5 | National parks, Ramsar sites, pollution levels, and climate summits appear in SSC GK. |
What to Memorize from This Topic
- New Ramsar sites, UNESCO sites, Biosphere Reserves: name, state/country, reason for designation
- Climate summit outcomes: COP targets, India's commitments, new agreements
- Pollution data: India's air quality rank, river clean-up updates, plastic ban updates
- Endangered species: IUCN category, habitat, threats, conservation project
- Environmental laws and policies: recent amendments to Environment Protection Act, Forest Rights Act
Practice Questions
Q1. What is the primary objective of the National Mission on Natural Farming?
- Increasing chemical fertilizer use
- Promoting chemical-free agriculture
- Expanding GM crop cultivation
- Reducing irrigation facilities
Explanation: The NMNF focuses on promoting chemical-free, traditional, and sustainable farming practices.
Q2. Which of the following is a traditional input promoted under natural farming?
- Urea
- DAP
- Jeevamrut
- Glyphosate
Explanation: Jeevamrut is a traditional microbial preparation used in natural farming to enhance soil fertility.
How to Prepare Environment for Government Exams
Ramsar sites and World Heritage Site additions are announced annually. Compile the year's additions — they are direct exam questions.
For UPSC, understand the international treaty context: Paris Agreement, CBD, CITES, Ramsar — know what each treaty does.
Climate news = policy news. Always note the government response to any environmental event — that's what UPSC Mains tests.
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