22-Aug-22: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

Consider the following statements, with reference to “per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances,” (PFAs) which is seen in news

1. It is a man-made chemical used to make nonstick cookware, and water-repellent clothing.
2. Most of the PFA substance don’t break down so they remain in environment for longer duration
3. They also lead to pollution of rainwater.

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Which of the following statements is the objective of the PM KUSUM scheme:

Meteorological Department (IMD), defines cloudburst as

What do you understand by economic term ‘stagflation’ ?

Which one of the following Bills must be passed by each House of the Indian Parliamentary separately by special majority?

 

Which of the following statements is/ are correct regarding Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)?

1. It is a statutory body established by Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946.
2. It functions under the superintendence of the Department of Personnel, Ministry of Personnel, Pension & Public Grievances.
3. There is no security of tenure for the CBI chief.

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Which of the following countries border West Bank?

1. Israel
2. Syria
3. Jordan
4. Egypt

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Which of the following statements is/ are correct regarding Facial Recognition Technology (FRT)?

1. It is a biometric technology that uses distinctive features of the face to identify and distinguish an individual.
2. FRT in India is currently regulated by the recent amendments to Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) and Information and Technology Act.

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Zaporizhzhia is located in which country?

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Non-Fungible Token (NFT) ?

1. A Non-Fungible Token (NFT) is a digitised form of any asset or work that has a clear identification of its owner and can not be copied or pirated.
2. NFT is based on blockchain technology.

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