Quest Daily CA Quiz 09-04-2026

Quest Daily CA Quiz 09-04-2026

Test your knowledge with today's current affairs

  1. Question 1: With reference to the Artemis II Mission, Consider the following statements: I. The first crewed mission to travel beyond low-Earth orbit since the Apollo 17 mission in 1972. II. The mission profile involves a lunar landing near the South Pole to establish a permanent base. III. It marks the first time a non-American astronaut will leave Earth’s orbit. IV. The mission utilises the Space Launch System (SLS), which is more powerful than the Saturn V rocket. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

  2. Question 2: With reference to National biodiversity repositories, consider the following statements: I. The NBA has the sole power to notify and designate institutions as repositories for biological resources. II. Any person discovering a new taxon is legally required to notify a designated repository and deposit voucher specimens. III. Repositories designated under the Act are responsible for maintaining biological materials used for both research and commercial purposes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

  3. Question 3: The term ‘bob SAMVAD’, recently seen in the news, is mentioned in the context of:

    • A digital platform for the auction of stressed assets by Public Sector Banks.
    • An AI-powered multilingual tool to bridge language barriers in banking services.
    • A new regulatory framework for the security of Green Bonds and ESG investments
    • A government initiative for the real-time monitoring of agricultural credit in rural branches.

  4. Question 4: Consider the following statements: Statement-I: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has revised the base year of National Accounts to 2022–23 and recommended a similar revision for State Gross Domestic Product (GSDP) by States and Union Territories. Statement-II: A synchronised revision of base years between National and State accounts ensures methodological consistency and enables comparable estimates of economic performance across different regions over time. 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 and 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.

  5. Question 5: Consider the following statements: I. The Supreme Court has held that the protection of Article 17 is available against both the State and private individuals. II. In the 2018 Sabarimala judgement, the majority view held that Article 17 is strictly limited to caste-based discrimination and cannot be applied to the exclusion of women based on physiological factors. III. In the State of Karnataka v. Appa Balu Ingale case, the Supreme Court held that the objective of Article 17 is to liberate society from blind and ritualistic adherence to traditional beliefs. IV. In Safai Karamchari Andolan v. Union of India, the Supreme Court ruled that the practice of manual scavenging is a violation of Article 17 and directed the rehabilitation of such workers. How many of the statements given above are correct?

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

  6. Question 6: Which of the following countries, the smallest member of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), was in news recently for leading a diplomatic initiative at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) against Iran amid the Strait of Hormuz crisis?

    • Kuwait
    • Oman
    • Bahrain
    • Qatar

  7. Question 7: With reference to India’s recent environmental initiatives and conservation status (2024–2026), consider the following statements: I. India has achieved its 2030 Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) target of having 50% cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel sources. II. Under the updated National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) 2024–2030, India aims to achieve a long-term vision of living in harmony with nature by the year 2070. III. India’s progress in SDG 7 is driven by rapid solar and wind expansion and a reduction in the power sector's CO2 emissions intensity. IV. India expanded its Ramsar sites to a total of 98, making it the country with the second-highest number of Ramsar sites globally. Which of the statements given above are not correct?

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

  8. Question 8: With reference to the current nuclear energy landscape and policy framework in India, consider the following statements: I. Nuclear power currently contributes more than 10% of India’s total electricity generation mix. II. The Nuclear Energy Mission, outlined in the Union Budget 2025–26, targets a total generation capacity of 100 GW by the year 2047. III. The SHANTI Act, 2025, allows for limited private sector participation in the nuclear sector under strict regulatory oversight. IV. BSMR-200 and SMR-55 are primarily intended for the large-scale desalination of seawater. How many of the above statements are correct?

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

  9. Question 9: Which of the following statements regarding the ‘Essential Religious Practices’ (ERP) doctrine are correct?

    • The doctrine was first propounded by the Supreme Court in the Shirur Mutt case.
    • The doctrine allows the Court to act as a "cleric" or "theologian" to interpret religious texts.
    • If a practice is declared "non-essential," it loses all protection and can be banned by the State without any further justification.
    • None of the above