Option (b) is correct.

Explanation: 

• The Union Commerce Ministry has directed the Agricultural & Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) that contracts for Basmati exports with the value of $1,200 per metric tonne and above only should be registered for issue of Registration-cum-Allocation Certificate (RCAC).
  • RCAC registration is a specialised certification provided by the APEDA.
  • The RCAC certificate serves as proof that the exporter meets the regulatory requirements and quality standards set by APEDA, thereby ensuring the credibility and reliability of their products in international markets.
• Statement 1 is not correct: APEDA was established by the Government under the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority Act (APEDA act) passed by the Parliament in December, 1985.
• Statement 2 is not correct: APEDA works under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
• Statement 3 is correct: APEDA functions as the Secretariat to the National Accreditation Board (NAB) for the implementation of accreditation of the Certification Bodies under National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) for Organic exports.
• Statement 4 is correct: The products specified under the APEDA Act are called Schedule products. Basmati Rice has been included in the Second Schedule of APEDA Act. 
• APEDA is responsible for regulation of export of Basmati rice in India.
• In addition to this, APEDA has been entrusted with the responsibility to monitor the import of sugar as well.

Option (c) is correct.

Explanation:

• The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) is the National Mission for Financial Inclusion which has recently completed nine years of successful implementation.
• The Union Ministry of Finance continuously endeavours to provide financial inclusiveness and support through its financial inclusion-led interventions.
• PMJDY accounts are eligible for Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY), Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY), Atal Pension Yojana (APY), Micro Units Development & Refinance Agency Bank (MUDRA) scheme.
• Overdraft Facility: All bank accounts opened under the scheme are to have an overdraft (OD) facility of Rs 10,000 for Aadhar-linked accounts after satisfactory operation in the account for 6 months. There will not be any conditions attached for OD upto Rs 2,000. Age limit for availing OD facility is 18-65 years. 

Option (a) is correct.

Explanation:

• Apple made a surprise U-turn. The company that was against the ‘right to repair’ movement just a few years ago became its newest convert.  
• ‘Right to Repair’ portal is a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution.
• Under this framework, it would be mandatory for manufacturers to share their product details with customers so that they can either repair them by self or by third parties, rather than only depending on original manufacturers. 
• The framework also aims to help harmonize the trade between the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), third-party buyers and sellers – thus also creating new jobs.
• It will help reduce the vast mountain of electrical waste (e-waste) that piles up each year on the continent and boost business for small repair shops, which are an important part of local economies.
• It will save consumers’ money and contribute to circular economy objectives by improving the life span, maintenance, re-use, upgrade, recyclability, and waste handling of appliances.

Option (d) is correct

Explanation:

• An Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent is participating in ExerciseBRIGHT STAR-23, a biennial multilateral tri-service exercise scheduled to be held at Cairo (West) Air Base, Egypt.
• Ex BRIGHT STAR-23 will also see participation of contingents from the United States of America, Saudi Arabia, Greece and Qatar. 

Option (c) is correct

Explanation:

• India and Iran have decided   to drop the clause for arbitration in foreign courts concerning the Chabahar port.
• Chabahar Port is located in Sistan and Baluchestan province in the Southeastern part of Iran, on the Gulf of Oman.
• With access to Chabahar Port, India will not depend on Pakistan for access to Afghanistan and Central Asia.
• Chabahar port will be beneficial to India in countering China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as well as Chinese presence in the Arabian Sea which China is trying to ensure by helping Pakistan to develop the Gwadar port.

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