Quest Daily CA Quiz 08-01-2026

Quest Daily CA Quiz 08-01-2026

Test your knowledge with today's current affairs

  1. Question 1: Consider the following statements: Statement I: India’s GDP growth is projected to moderate in the second half of 2025–26 despite strong growth in the first half. Statement II: Private Final Consumption Expenditure (PFCE) is expected to grow at a slower pace in 2025–26 compared to the previous year. Statement III: Agricultural growth is projected to decelerate in 2025–26, affecting rural incomes and aggregate demand. 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

  2. Question 2: With reference to India’s progress on climate targets, consider the following statements: I. India has reduced the emissions intensity of its GDP by about 36% by 2020, thereby achieving its Paris Agreement target ahead of schedule. II. India has made significant progress in renewable energy deployment, with non-fossil fuel-based installed power capacity exceeding 50% by mid-2025. III. The term “incomplete decoupling” in India’s climate context refers to "decline in emissions intensity despite continued growth in absolute emissions". 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 of the following are not necessarily the consequences of the proclamation of the President’s rule in a State? I. Dissolution of the State Legislative Assembly. II. Removal of the Council of Ministers in the State. III. Dissolution of the local bodies. IV. Disturbs powers and functioning of the High Court. V. Conducting confidence motion in the assembly. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

  4. Question 4: Turkman Darwaza' (Turkman Gate) was constructed during the reign of?

    • Iltutmish
    • Alauddin Khilji
    • Akbar
    • Shah Jahan

  5. Question 5: With reference to India’s bio-bitumen initiative for road construction, consider the following statements: I. India has become the first country to commercially produce bio-bitumen for road construction. II. The technology has been developed indigenously by CSIR's Central Road Research Institute and Indian Institute of Petroleum. III. The process involves collection of post-harvest rice straw, pelletisation, conversion into bio-oil through pyrolysis, and blending with conventional bitumen. IV. Field-level feasibility has been demonstrated through a 100mt trial stretch on the Jorabat–Shillong Expressway in Assam. How many of the statements given above is/are correct?

    • Only one
    • Only two
    • Only three
    • All the above

  6. Question 6: Which of the following statements are correct regarding India’s livestock and animal husbandry sector? I. As of 2024–25, India ranks 1st in milk production. II. As of 2024–25, India ranks 2nd in egg production and 4th in meat production globally. III. The National Animal Disease Control Programme is the world’s largest initiative aimed at eliminating Foot and Mouth Disease and Brucellosis by 2030. IV. The 21st Livestock Census is the first fully digital livestock census, using mobile applications and real-time data capture. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

  7. Question 7: Consider the following statements regarding Railway Electrification: I. Indian Railways has electrified about 99.2% of its Broad Gauge network by November 2025. II. India’s railway electrification programme began in 1952. III. India’s first electric train, powered by a 1,500 Volt DC system, operated between Bombay Victoria Terminus and Kurla Harbour. IV. India's 25 States/Union Territories are 100% electrified, with no remaining Broad Gauge route kilometres pending. V. Globally, China has 100% electrified railways, followed by the United States with 82% electrification. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

  8. Question 8: With reference to Protected Areas in India, consider the following pairs: Protected areas Location Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve Maharashtra Thanthai Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary Kerala Melghat Tiger Reserve Madhya Pradesh Dnyanganga Wildlife Sanctuary Uttarakhand Vallanadu Wildlife Sanctuary Karnataka Parvati-Arga Bird Sanctuary Uttar Pradesh How many of the above given pairs are incorrectly matched?

    • Only two
    • Only three
    • Only four
    • None

  9. Question 9: Kukrail Reserve Forest is one of the most ecologically significant green zones of?

    • Aravalli Hills
    • Indore
    • Niyamgiri Hills
    • Lucknow

  10. Question 10: Regarding 'Sagar Island' find the incorrect statement:

    • Located in the Ganges delta of West Bengal.
    • Lies at the mouth of the Muriganga River.
    • Biggest island of the Sundarbans archipelago.
    • The Kapil Muni Temple on the island is a major pilgrimage centre.