Q. Consider the following statements regarding the UNESCO Memory of the World (MoW) Programme:
1.It is a statutory body.
2.It works under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
3.It is responsible for promoting the export of scheduled agricultural and processed food products.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation: Statements 1 and 3 are correct
Statement 1 is correct: The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) is a statutory body established by the Government of India under the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority Act passed by the Parliament in December, 1985.
Statement 2 is incorrect: APEDA was established in 1986 under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
Statement 3 is correct: APEDA is responsible for promoting the export of scheduled agricultural and processed food products.
Source: PIB
