Daily Quiz – 08.04.2026

1. It is a national public procurement portal launched by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry.
2. Procurement through GeM is mandatory for all private sector entities supplying to the government.
3. The platform facilitates price discovery and promotes economies of scale in public procurement.
4. It provides multiple procurement modes including direct purchase and reverse e-auction.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. Tar balls are formed due to complete evaporation of crude oil, leaving behind only inorganic residues.
2. They are transported to coastal areas mainly by sea currents and waves and may contain toxic pollutants.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. The persistence of PFAS in the environment is primarily due to the strength of the carbon–fluorine bond.
2. Some PFAS such as PFOS and PFOA are listed under the Stockholm Convention as Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs).
3. Human exposure to PFAS occurs only through industrial occupational settings.

Which of the statements given above are correct?