मई 2025 में, केंद्र सरकार ने 2025-26 खरीफ विपणन सत्र के लिए न्यूनतम समर्थन मूल्य (MSP) को मंजूरी दी। सामान्य धान (Common Paddy) के लिए प्रति क्विंटल कितना MSP निर्धारित किया गया है?

With reference to the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Rabi Crops (RMS 2026-27), consider the following statements: 1. The MSP formula ensures a minimum 50% margin over the all-India weighted average cost of production. 2. Wheat has a higher percentage margin over cost than Rapeseed & Mustard in RMS 2026-27. 3. Safflower recorded the highest percentage margin among all notified Rabi crops. 4. The highest absolute MSP increase was notified for Safflower. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding India's maize (corn) production and imports: Statement I: Once a leading maize exporter in Asia, India has turned into a net importer of maize due to surging domestic demand. Statement II: The Indian government has actively promoted corn-based ethanol production to achieve its target of 20% ethanol blending in gasoline. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?