Which one of the following best explains the strategic significance of Sabang Port for India?

It is located near the Strait of Malacca, improving India's maritime access and strategic presence in the Indo-Pacific region.

It serves as a permanent overseas naval facility, enabling India to deploy combat vessels throughout Southeast Asia.

It is situated in the South China Sea, providing India with direct operational access to disputed maritime zones.

It is jointly administered by India and Indonesia, allowing both countries to exercise sovereign control over the port.

Consider the following statements regarding the UDISE+ 2025–26 Report: 1. The Pupil-Teacher Ratio (PTR) at all school stages is lower than the ratio recommended under the National Education Policy (NEP). 2. The number of teachers has increased compared to 2022–23. 3. The Pupil-Teacher Ratio (PTR) is highest at the Secondary stage. Which one of the following conclusions based on the above statements is correct?

All the three statements are correct.

There are two correct statements that include statement 2.

There is only one correct statement.

Which of the following best describes the term "Finerenone", recently seen in the news?

A medicine used to slow the progression of chronic kidney disease by reducing inflammation and scarring in the kidneys.

A monoclonal antibody that directly regenerates damaged nephrons in patients with end-stage renal disease.

A gene-editing therapy designed to correct mutations responsible for inherited kidney disorders

An oral antiviral drug developed to prevent kidney damage caused by viral infections

Consider the following statements about Pangolins: 1. Pangolins are nocturnal mammals. 2. When threatened, they curl into a tight ball to protect their vulnerable parts. 3. Their scales are composed of keratin. 4. They are primarily herbivorous mammals feeding on roots and tubers. Which one of the following conclusions based on the above statements is correct?

There are four correct statements.

There is only one incorrect statement, that is, statement 4.

There are two correct statements that include statement 1.

There is only one correct statement, that is statement 4.

An Indian startup discovers an anti-fungal compound from a native plant and signs an agreement allowing a foreign biotechnology company to commercially use its research findings. In this context, which of the following statements is correct?

The agreement does not require approval because the biological resource was collected within India.

Prior approval is required because the transfer of research results relating to Indian biological resources is regulated.

Approval is required only if the foreign company intends to manufacture the product in India.

Approval is required only if the research was funded by the Government of India.

The BioE3 Policy was approved by the Government of India to strengthen indigenous biomanufacturing, foster innovation-led growth, and accelerate the country's bioeconomy. The policy envisages the establishment of Biomanufacturing Hubs, Biofoundries, and Bio-AI Hubs to support research, scale-up, and commercialisation of biotechnology-based solutions. In this context, consider the following question: The BioE3 Policy derives its name from three "E"s. Which one of the following correctly represents these three "E"s?

Economy, Ecology and Entrepreneurship

Economy, Environment and Employment

Energy, Environment and Employment

Quest Daily CA Quiz 08-07-2026

2026-07-08

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Question 1: Which one of the following best explains the strategic significance of Sabang Port for India?
- It is located near the Strait of Malacca, improving India's maritime access and strategic presence in the Indo-Pacific region.
- It serves as a permanent overseas naval facility, enabling India to deploy combat vessels throughout Southeast Asia.
- It is situated in the South China Sea, providing India with direct operational access to disputed maritime zones.
- It is jointly administered by India and Indonesia, allowing both countries to exercise sovereign control over the port.
Question 2: Consider the following statements regarding GI-tagged toys: 1. GI tagging provides legal protection linked to a product's geographical origin. 2. Channapatna Toys have received GI status. 3. GI-tagged toy manufacturers are exempt from the Quality Control Order for Toys. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 1,2 and 3
Question 3: Consider the following statements regarding the UDISE+ 2025–26 Report: 1. The Pupil-Teacher Ratio (PTR) at all school stages is lower than the ratio recommended under the National Education Policy (NEP). 2. The number of teachers has increased compared to 2022–23. 3. The Pupil-Teacher Ratio (PTR) is highest at the Secondary stage. Which one of the following conclusions based on the above statements is correct?
- All the three statements are correct.
- There are two correct statements that include statement 2.
- There is only one correct statement.
- There is no correct statement.
Question 4: The Scheme for Economic Empowerment of De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (SEED) includes which of the following components? 1. Provision of quality coaching to enable candidates to appear in competitive examinations. 2. Health insurance coverage for eligible DNT communities. 3. Livelihood interventions through community-based institutions and cluster development. 4. Financial assistance for the construction of houses for members of DNT communities. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- 1, 2 and 3 only
- 2, 3 and 4 only
- 1, 3 and 4 only
- 1, 2, 3 and 4
Question 5: Which of the following best describes the term "Finerenone", recently seen in the news?
- A medicine used to slow the progression of chronic kidney disease by reducing inflammation and scarring in the kidneys.
- A monoclonal antibody that directly regenerates damaged nephrons in patients with end-stage renal disease.
- A gene-editing therapy designed to correct mutations responsible for inherited kidney disorders
- An oral antiviral drug developed to prevent kidney damage caused by viral infections
Question 6: Consider the following statements about Pangolins: 1. Pangolins are nocturnal mammals. 2. When threatened, they curl into a tight ball to protect their vulnerable parts. 3. Their scales are composed of keratin. 4. They are primarily herbivorous mammals feeding on roots and tubers. Which one of the following conclusions based on the above statements is correct?
- There are four correct statements.
- There is only one incorrect statement, that is, statement 4.
- There are two correct statements that include statement 1.
- There is only one correct statement, that is statement 4.
Question 7: Consider the following statements regarding the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006 (PCMA): 1. The Act applies the same minimum marriage age criteria to all religious communities, overriding personal law. 2. The Act provides for the appointment of Child Marriage Prohibition Officers. Which of the above statements are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Question 8: Consider the following statements regarding the Narmada River: 1. The Narmada is the largest west-flowing and fifth-longest river of India. 2. It flows through the Deccan trap between the Vindhya and Satpura ranges of hills before falling into the Gulf of Kuchh in the Arabian Sea. 3. The Narmada drains an area of which nearly 87% lies in Madhya Pradesh. How many of the above-given statements is/are correct?
- 1
- 2
- 3
- None
Question 9: With reference to the "Designated Repository" under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002, consider the following statements: 1. It is notified by the Central Government under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002. 2. It preserves authenticated biological specimens accessed under the Act. 3. It functions as the statutory authority responsible for granting access to biological resources. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 1,2 and 3
Question 10: An Indian startup discovers an anti-fungal compound from a native plant and signs an agreement allowing a foreign biotechnology company to commercially use its research findings. In this context, which of the following statements is correct?
- The agreement does not require approval because the biological resource was collected within India.
- Prior approval is required because the transfer of research results relating to Indian biological resources is regulated.
- Approval is required only if the foreign company intends to manufacture the product in India.
- Approval is required only if the research was funded by the Government of India.
Question 11: The BioE3 Policy was approved by the Government of India to strengthen indigenous biomanufacturing, foster innovation-led growth, and accelerate the country's bioeconomy. The policy envisages the establishment of Biomanufacturing Hubs, Biofoundries, and Bio-AI Hubs to support research, scale-up, and commercialisation of biotechnology-based solutions. In this context, consider the following question: The BioE3 Policy derives its name from three "E"s. Which one of the following correctly represents these three "E"s?
- Economy, Ecology and Entrepreneurship
- Economy, Environment and Employment
- Energy, Environment and Employment
- Energy, Environment and Employment

Quest Daily CA Quiz 08-07-2026

Question 1: Which one of the following best explains the strategic significance of Sabang Port for India?

Question 5: Which of the following best describes the term "Finerenone", recently seen in the news?

Question 10: An Indian startup discovers an anti-fungal compound from a native plant and signs an agreement allowing a foreign biotechnology company to commercially use its research findings. In this context, which of the following statements is correct?