Answer: A

Explanation:

Statement 2 is incorrect because the GHI score of 18.3 is considered moderate, not severe. Statement 3 is also incorrect as India’s performance is worse than its South Asian neighbours like Bangladesh and Nepal.

• GHI is a tool for comprehensively measuring and tracking hunger at global, regional, and national levels.


• The index is published by Concern Worldwide, an Irish humanitarian organisation, and Welthungerhilfe, a German aid agency.


• The 2024 Global Hunger Index score for the world is 18.3, considered moderate, down only slightly from the 2016 score of 18.8.


• Little progress has been made on reducing hunger since 2016, and the prospects for achieving Zero Hunger by the target date of 2030 are grim, with 42 countries still experiencing alarming or serious hunger.


• The wars in Gaza and Sudan have led to exceptional food crises.


• Somalia, Yemen, Chad, and Madagascar are the countries with the highest 2024 GHI scores; Burundi and South Sudan are also provisionally designated as alarming.


• Progress has been notable for example in Bangladesh, Mozambique, Nepal, Somalia, and Togo, although challenges remain.


• India’s performance remains concerning, in comparison to the South Asian neighbours such as Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, which fall into the “moderate” category.


• India is listed alongside countries like Pakistan and Afghanistan, which also face severe hunger challenges.


• The report reveals alarming statistics: 13.7 percent of India’s population is undernourished, 35.5 percent of children under five are stunted, 18.7 percent suffer from wasting, and 2.9 percent of children die before their fifth birthday.

Answer: B

Explanation:

The Centre has introduced new guidelines to prevent companies from making false or misleading claims about their products' environmental benefits.

These rules, issued by the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA), require companies to provide scientific evidence to support their claims.

The guidelines are part of a broader effort to crack down on misleading advertisements. These norms would complement the existing Guidelines for Prevention of Misleading Advertisements and Endorsement for Misleading Advertisements 2022, which deal with false or exaggerated claims in advertisements in general.

Greenwashing refers to the growing practice of companies, organizations, and even countries making dubious or unverifiable claims about their environmental or climate-friendly activities.

While the term has been primarily used in the context of advertising, its implications are much broader.

It presents a false picture of the progress being made on the climate change front, thereby pushing the world towards disaster, while at the same time rewarding entities for irresponsible behaviour.

Examples-

Major cases of greenwashing include the 2015 Volkswagen scandal, where the company manipulated emissions tests to appear environmentally friendly.

Other corporations like Shell, BP, and Coca-Cola have also been accused of greenwashing.

Answer: C

Explanation:

Pune set to welcome India’s second 3D-printed post office, Following Bengaluru's lead.

Pune is set to house India’s second post office built using 3D printing technology, with the construction expected to be completed in under three months. It will not rely on traditional vertical pillars, bricks, or steel. Instead, a specialized type of cement will be used for 3D printing.

Construction done with 3D printing technology is both economical and ecologically beneficial. Computer programs are used to build 3D shapes, which are then sent as input to the printer. While this type of printing typically uses cement, other materials, such as polymers, have also been researched. The cement is subsequently deposited by the printer's nozzle in accordance with the design parameters and intended shape.

Answer: A

Explanation:

External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar launched the revamped eMigrate v2.0 web portal and  mobile app, aimed at promoting safe and legal migration for Indian worker.

e-Migrate Portal v2.0:

Launch date: October 2024.

Objective: Promote safe, transparent, and inclusive migration for Indian workers abroad.

Ministry: Ministry of External Affairs

Key features:

Provides a platform for safe and legal migration channels.

24×7 Multilingual helpline: Offers support for migrant workers in multiple languages, with real-time solutions for urgent issues.

Integration with Digilocker

Enables paperless submission of documents like passports and employment contracts.

Answer: B

Explanation:

The Delhi High Court issued directions aimed at improving the availability of orphan drugs, which are medications used to treat rare diseases

What are Rare Diseases?

Rare diseases, also known as orphan diseases, are conditions that occur infrequently within a population.

They are characterized by three key markers: Total number of people with the disease, Prevalence and Availability /Non-availability of treatment options.

The World Health Organization (WHO) defines a rare disease as a condition that affects a small percentage of the population, typically fewer than 1 in 1,000 to 2,000 people.

Status of rare diseases in India

Around 55 medical conditions, including Gaucher’s disease, Lysosomal Storage Disorders (LSDs), and certain forms of muscular dystrophy are classified as rare diseases in India.

The National Registry for Rare and Other Inherited Disorders (NRROID) started by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has the records of 14,472 rare disease patients in the country.

Hence , only statement 1 and 3 correct.