Quest Daily CA Quiz 07-02-2026

Quest Daily CA Quiz 07-02-2026

Test your knowledge with today's current affairs

  1. Question 1: The organism “Blyth’s tragopan” which is recently in news is a

    • Bird
    • Fish
    • Insect
    • Reptile

  2. Question 2: Consider the following statements: I. Agni-III is a surface-to-surface ballistic missile developed under India’s Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP). II. Agni-III is a canister-launched missile with intercontinental range, designed for sea-based deployment. III. Agni-III is an intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) capable of carrying both conventional and nuclear warheads. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

  3. Question 3: Which one of the following statements best describes the role of Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-Cells in the human body?

    • They are naturally occurring immune cells that produce antibodies against a wide range of viral infections.
    • They are genetically engineered T-cells designed to recognise and destroy specific cancer cells by targeting particular antigens.
    • They are stem cells that differentiate into multiple immune cell types for tissue regeneration.
    • They are immune suppressor cells that prevent autoimmune reactions by inhibiting T-cell activation.

  4. Question 4: Consider the following statements regarding the Private Member's bill (PMB): I. They can be introduced in either House of Parliament. II. The Right of Transgender Persons Bill, 2014, a PMB was passed by both houses of the Parliament and became law. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    • I only
    • II only
    • Both I and II
    • Neither I nor II

  5. Question 5: If the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) decides to adopt a contractionary monetary policy, which of the following actions would it most likely undertake? I. Increase the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) II. Conduct Open Market Operations (OMOs) by selling government securities III. Reduce the Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) rate Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

  6. Question 6: In the context of the Sixteenth Finance Commission (FC-16) on disaster science, consider the following statements: I. The refined Disaster Risk Index (DRI) treats risk as a multiplicative function of hazard, exposure, and vulnerability occurring when all three factors intersect. II. Heatwaves and lightning are added as notified disasters, allowing states to provide immediate relief through the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF). III. The vulnerability component of the DRI is measured using the average per-capita income of the States IV. The FC-16 has shifted Preparedness and Capacity Building expenditures to response funds for faster post-disaster relief. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

  7. Question 7: What are WAVES that is often mentioned in the news?

    • A high-frequency electromagnetic wave system used in India’s missile defence programme
    • A climate monitoring mechanism developed under the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO)
    • A satellite-based emergency communication system developed by ISRO
    • An Over-The-Top (OTT) digital streaming platform launched by Prasar Bharati

  8. Question 8: Deep Tech startups are best defined as enterprises whose core business model is primarily based on:

    • Application of existing digital technologies to consumer-centric service delivery
    • Incremental innovation in platform-based business models
    • Commercialisation of scientific research and advanced engineering-driven technologies
    • Rapid scaling of asset-light ventures using network effects

  9. Question 9: With reference to Rat-hole mining in India, consider the following statements: I. It is practised in regions where coal deposits are shallow, thin-seamed, and located in tertiary geological formations. II. In 2014, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) banned rat-hole mining due to environmental degradation and safety concerns in coal mining areas. III. The B.P. Katakey Committee was constituted to monitor illegal coal mining and transportation in the coal-bearing regions of Meghalaya. How many of the statements given above are correct?

    • Only one
    • Only two
    • All the three
    • None

  10. Question 10: Consider the following statements: Statement I: The CyberPeace Summit 2026 is a global multi-stakeholder platform aimed at fostering Trust&Safety, digital resilience, and international cooperation in cybersecurity policy and governance. Statement-II: It primarily focuses on sovereign cyber policy frameworks and capacity-building measures of individual nation-states. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements??

    • Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II explains Statement I.
    • Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, but Statement II does not explain Statement I
    • Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect
    • Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct