Answer: C

Explanation:

Recently, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a directive to e-commerce Food Business Operators regarding the categorization of food products sold on their platforms. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is a statutory body established under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. Hence, statement 1 is correct.

It was established on 5 September 2008 under Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. It serves as the apex body responsible for regulating and supervising the food safety and standards in India. Its regulations aim to prevent foodborne illnesses and promote consumer confidence in the food supply chain. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

It is comprised of a Chairperson and 22 members representing various stakeholders including food industry, consumer organizations and food scientists. Its headquarter is in New Delhi. Hence, statement 3 is correct.

Answer: C

Explanation:

The latest March manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) survey indicates a significant surge, reaching its highest level in 16 years. India's manufacturing sector experienced a significant surge in March, with both new orders and output levels rising at the fastest pace since October 2020. The PMI is an index that indicates the prevailing direction of economic trends in manufacturing and service sectors. It summarizes whether market conditions are expanding, staying the same, or contracting from the perspective of purchasing managers. Hence, statement 1 is correct.

The purpose of the PMI is to provide information about current and future business conditions to decision-makers, analysts, and investors. PMI = (P1 * 1) + (P2 * 0.5) + (P3 * 0) where P1 represents the percentage of answers reporting an improvement, P2 represents no change, and P3 represents a deterioration. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

It is a survey-based indicator compiled monthly by the Institute for Supply Management (ISM). The survey is sent to senior executives at over 400 companies in 19 primary industries, covering areas such as new orders, inventory levels, production, supplier deliveries, and employment. Hence, statement 3 is correct.

Corporate managers use PMI results to make key decisions about their businesses, including production, inventory management and staffing. Suppliers use the PMI to estimate future demand for their products, manage inventory and determine pricing strategies. Investors leverage the PMI as a leading indicator of economic conditions to gain insights into developing trends in the overall economy. Hence, statement 4 is incorrect.

Answer: B

Explanation:

Recently, the Union Home Secretary inaugurated the BSF Prahari 2.0 app at an art and craft exhibition at Ashwini BSF Officers’ Institute in New Delhi. The BSF Prahari 2.0 app is an upgraded version of the BSF Prahari app that is developed by the BSF IT wing for serving BSF personnel. The app provides 24/7 access 24x7 access to various essential service-related matters for Seema Praharis (BSF personnel). Hence, option (b) is correct.

Answer: C

Explanation:

Recently, a devastating tornado wreaked havoc in the Mainaguri area of Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. Tornado is a vertical column of violently rotating air that extends from thunderstorms to the ground. It forms due to the collision of warm, moist air with dry, cool air in the presence of a low-pressure system like a trough. It exhibits wind speeds ranging from 105 to 322 kilometers per hour and can be stationary or move at speeds of around 97 km/hr. Hence, statement 1 is correct.

Tornado is commonly monitored in countries like the United States, Argentina and Bangladesh. In India, there is no official tornado monitoring system, though IMD records recent incidents in press releases. Factors such as warm ocean temperatures, warming land, and anomalous wind patterns contribute to tornado formation in India. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

Answer: A

Explanation:

A massive earthquake of 7.4 magnitude struck Taiwan in the early hours of April 3, 2023, as reported by the United States Geological Survey (USGS), prompting Japan to issue a tsunami warning for Okinawa and other Ryukyu islands. Taiwan, officially the Republic of China, is a country in East Asia located at the juncture of the East and South China Seas. Taipei is the capital of Taiwan. It shares its borders with the People's Republic of China (PRC), Japan and the Philippines. Taiwan is surrounded by bodies of water, including the Philippine Sea to the East, the East China Sea to the North, the Luzon Strait to the South and the South China Sea to the Southwest. The highest point in Taiwan is Yu Shan, also known as Jade Mountain. Hence, option (a) is correct.