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Current Affairs OCT 17(2025-10-17)

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Consider the following statements regarding the powers of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)

  1. It has the power to prohibit the use of misleading or deceptive terms in food labelling.
  2. It can override previously granted approvals or permissions if found to be against consumer interest.
  3. It functions under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs.

How many of the above statements are correct?
 

The standards prescribed by the World Health Organization (WHO) are legally enforceable in India only when

Consider the following statements regarding monsoon behaviour in India in 2024.

  1. The southwest monsoon covered the entire country earlier than the normal timeline.
  2. The withdrawal of the southwest monsoon was significantly delayed this year, beyond a month from the normal date.

      3.The overall rainfall received during the southwest monsoon season was classified as "below normal" by the IMD.
How many of the above statements are correct?
 

With reference to carbon credits, consider the following statements:

  1. A carbon credit represents a quantified and certified removal or reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
  2. Carbon credits can only be generated through renewable energy projects, not through land-based activities.
  3. Firms purchase carbon credits primarily to compensate for unavoidable emissions during their transition period.

How many of the above statements are correct?