Quest Daily CA Quiz 04-03-2026

Quest Daily CA Quiz 04-03-2026

Test your knowledge with today's current affairs

  1. Question 1: The term Megamaser recently seen in news refers to:

    • A naturally occurring astronomical phenomenon that emits highly amplified radio waves from distant galaxies.
    • A man-made high-energy laser system used for deep space communication.
    • A type of gamma-ray burst produced during supernova explosions.
    • A gravitational wave signal generated by colliding neutron stars.

  2. Question 2: Which of the following operations was launched by the US to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and the desired political outcome of regime change recently?

    • Operation Prosperity Guardian
    • Operation Midnight Hammer
    • Operation Absolute Resolve
    • Operation Epic Fury

  3. Question 3: With reference to Special Petroleum Reserves (SPR) in India, consider the following statements: I. They are strategic crude oil stockpiles maintained to ensure energy security during supply disruptions. II. The reserves are managed by the Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves Limited (ISPRL) under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. III. India’s SPR facilities are entirely above-ground storage tanks located near major refineries. Which of the statements given above are correct?

    • I and II only
    • II and III only
    • I only
    • I, II and III

  4. Question 4: With reference to Parliamentary Privileges in India, consider the following statements: I. Parliamentary privileges are part of the Fundamental Rights guaranteed under Part III of the Constitution. II. Freedom of speech enjoyed by Members of Parliament inside the House is absolute. III. Parliamentary privileges under Article 105 are subject to judicial review. IV. There are no cases of breach of privilege to date How many of the statements given above fall under Parliamentary Privileges?

    • Only one
    • Only two
    • Only three
    • All the four

  5. Question 5: Consider the following statements with regard to financial markets: Statement I: In a futures contract, both the buyer and the seller are legally obligated to buy or sell the underlying asset at a predetermined price on a specified future date. Statement II: In an options contract, the buyer has the right but not the obligation to buy or sell the underlying asset at a predetermined price within or on a specified date. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

    • Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II is the correct explanation for Statement I
    • Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, but Statement II is not the correct explanation for Statement I
    • Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
    • Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

  6. Question 6: Consider the following statements: Statement I: Under the new GDP series with 2022–23 as the base year, the share of ‘Agriculture, livestock, forestry and fishing’ in the economy has increased relative to the 2011–12 base-year series. Statement II: The adoption of the double-deflation method instead of the single-deflator method improves the accuracy of real GDP measurement. Statement III: India’s nominal GDP under the new 2022–23 base year series is estimated to be higher than that under the old 2011–12 base year series. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

    • Both Statement-II and Statement-III are correct and both of them explain Statement-I
    • Both Statement-II and Statement-III are correct, but only one of them explains Statement-I
    • Only one of the Statements II and III is correct and that explains Statement-I
    • Neither Statement-II nor Statement-III is correct

  7. Question 7: Consider the following statements: Statement I: Under the new GDP series with 2022–23 as the base year, the share of ‘Agriculture, livestock, forestry and fishing’ in the economy has increased relative to the 2011–12 base-year series. Statement II: The adoption of the double-deflation method instead of the single-deflator method improves the accuracy of real GDP measurement. Statement III: India’s nominal GDP under the new 2022–23 base year series is estimated to be higher than that under the old 2011–12 base year series. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

    • Both Statement-II and Statement-III are correct and both of them explain Statement-I
    • Both Statement-II and Statement-III are correct, but only one of them explains Statement-I
    • Only one of the Statements II and III is correct and that explains Statement-I
    • Neither Statement-II nor Statement-III is correct

  8. Question 8: Which of the following are the most likely places to find the Alpine musk deer in its natural habitat? I. Askot Wildlife Sanctuary II. Gangotri National Park III. Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary IV. Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary V. Manas National Park Select the correct answer using the code given below:

    • I, II and III only
    • II and III only
    • III, IV and V only
    • I and IV only

  9. Question 9: Which of the following countries are part of the Levant region? I. Syria II. Lebanon III. Jordan IV. Israel V. Iran How many of the above countries were part of Levant basin?

    • Only two
    • Only three
    • Only four
    • All the five

  10. Question 10: With reference to Attukal Pongala, consider the following statements: I. It is celebrated in the state of Tamil Nadu II. The festival highlights women’s participation and empowerment III. The festival marks the Sun entering the Tropic of Cancer. Which of the statements given above are correct?

    • I and II only
    • II and III only
    • I and III only
    • I, II and III

  11. Question 11: Match the following AI courses (Column I) with their description (Column II): Column I (AI course) Column II (Description) A. DIKSHA 1. It is an AI-based keyword search in videos and a read-aloud feature for visually impaired students B. SOAR 2. It is to build AI awareness and skills for classes 6–12 students and educators. C. SWAYAM 3. It offers 110+ free AI courses from IITs and IISc, with 41.2 lakh+ students enrolled. D. Srijan 4. It is a centre for Generative AI Select the correct answer using the code given below:

    • A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
    • A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4
    • A-1, B-2, C-4, D-3
    • A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1