3rd June 2025

Explanation:
Alpine forests are found all along the Himalayas at altitudes ranging from 2500m to 3500m. Valley of Flowers National Park is situated at 3352 to 3658 meters above sea level and thus lies completely in the temperate alpine zone. Namdapha National Park, on the other hand, has a wide altitudinal variation (200m to 4,500m) and does not lie completely in the temperate alpine zone.

Explanation:
The NAKSHA programme aims to create and update land records in urban areas to ensure accurate and reliable documentation of land ownership. This initiative is designed to empower citizens, improve urban planning, and reduce land-related disputes.

Explanation:
The Bayraktar TB2 is a Turkish-made Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) tactical UAV designed for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR), and precision strike missions. It is Turkey’s first domestically developed armed UAV. The drone has a wingspan of 12 meters, a top speed of 130 km/h, and a maximum endurance of 27 hours. It can carry a payload of 150 kg, including laser-guided munitions such as MAM-L missiles. The TB2 is exported to several countries and is not used exclusively by Turkey.

Explanation:
The Krishi Nivesh Portal is an initiative by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare to facilitate farmers and investors by providing easy access to information regarding various Central and State Government schemes. The portal integrates schemes from multiple ministries, including Agriculture, Food Processing, Rural Development, Jal Shakti, New & Renewable Energy, and Fertilisers. It features a user-friendly interface, real-time chatbot assistance, and interactive dashboards for data-driven decision-making. The portal currently provides information on 17 flagship agri-sector schemes, including the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund, Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund, PM Kisan Sampada Yojana, and PM-KUSUM.

Explanation:
Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society (ULLAS) is a centrally sponsored scheme implemented from 2022-2027. The scheme, aligned with NEP 2020, targets adults (aged 15 years and above) who could not go to school. It aims to empower adults from all backgrounds to mainstream them with society and enable them to contribute to the country's growth. The scheme has five components: Foundational Literacy and Numeracy, Critical Life Skills, Basic Education, Vocational Skills, and Continuing Education. The ULLAS app can be used for registration of learners and volunteers and serves as a digital gateway for accessing learning resources through the DIKSHA portal of NCERT.