Quest Daily CA Quiz 08-05-2026

Quest Daily CA Quiz 08-05-2026

Test your knowledge with today's current affairs

  1. Question 1: Consider the following statements: Statement-I: In a hung assembly, the Governor must invite the leader of the Single Largest Party to form the government only after they provide absolute majority. Statement-II: According to the Supreme Court in the S.R. Bommai case, the majority of a government must be decided on the floor of the House and not based on the Governor’s subjective opinion. 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

  2. Question 2: The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) acts as a global heat regulator. Its weakening is primarily attributed to: I. A significant increase in the salinity of North Atlantic surface waters. II. The influx of massive amounts of cold freshwater from melting Arctic ice. III. The enhanced upward movement of deep-sea saline water in the tropics. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

    • I and II only
    • II only
    • I and III only
    • None of the above

  3. Question 3: Consider the following statements regarding the White-Bellied Heron (Ardea insignis): I. It is currently recognised as the largest living species of heron in the world. II. It primarily inhabits free-flowing riverine habitats in the foothills of the eastern Himalayas. III. It is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. How many of the above statements are correct?

    • Only one
    • Only two
    • All three
    • None

  4. Question 4: The site of the Somnath Temple in Gujarat has been a significant pilgrimage centre since ancient times. Which of the following statements are correct regarding the temple? I. The temple is regarded as the first of the twelve Jyotirlinga shrines in India. II. The temple is located at a Triveni Sangam, the confluence of the rivers Kapila, Hiran, and Saraswati. III. The present-day temple was reconstructed in the Nagara style of architecture and inaugurated by Vallabhbhai Patel. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

  5. Question 5: Consider the following statements: Statement I: The Kerala State Pollution Control Board has formulated a structured Oil Spill Contingency Plan (OSCP) to safeguard the state's marine ecosystem. Statement II: Kerala's entire coastline is highly vulnerable to oil spills due to its proximity to international shipping lanes and high-density maritime traffic. Statement III: The plan utilises Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) mapping to prioritise the protection of ecologically vulnerable areas like mangroves and coral reefs. 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

  6. Question 6: Consider the following statements: Statement I: A "deeming clause" in the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution cannot be used as an independent source of power to validate a merger that has not occurred in the parent political party. Statement II: As per the Bengal Immunity (1955) doctrine, a legal fiction is created for a definite purpose and must be strictly confined to that purpose. Statement III: The Supreme Court in the Rajendra Singh Rana case clarified that a two-thirds legislative vote is a substantive condition that overrides the original political party's decision. 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: Which of the following economic sectors are typically measured using the "Production Approach" for the estimation of Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP)? I. Agriculture and Animal Husbandry II. Mining and Quarrying III. Banking and Insurance IV. Construction Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

  8. Question 8: Which among the following best describes the current transition in India’s pension landscape to ensure fiscal sustainability?

    • Reverting from the National Pension System (NPS) to the non-contributory Old Pension Scheme (OPS).
    • Moving from traditional defined-benefit schemes to a diversified contributory framework.
    • Replacing all market-linked pension models with fixed, tax-funded social assistance for all citizens.
    • Decreasing the equity exposure in pension funds to zero to prevent market-linked risks for subscribers.

  9. Question 9: With reference to the JANANI Platform, consider the following statements: I. It serves as a digital platform to maintain health records of women during their reproductive age. II. It facilitates the tracking of services such as antenatal care, postnatal care, and family planning. III. It provides QR-enabled digital cards to ensure the portability of Mother and Child Health records. IV. It acts as a mandatory financial portal for direct cash transfers to pregnant women. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

  10. Question 10: Mount Dukono, an active volcano frequently in the news for its ash emissions and eruptions, is located in which one of the following regions?

    • Philippines
    • Indonesia
    • Papua New Guinea
    • Vanuatu