Quest Daily CA Quiz 10-04-2026

Quest Daily CA Quiz 10-04-2026

Test your knowledge with today's current affairs

  1. Question 1: With reference to India’s Renewable Energy (RE) sector and the 'Renewable Energy Statistics 2026' report, consider the following statements: I. India has secured the third position globally in terms of total renewable energy installed capacity. II. In 2025, India achieved the 50% of its cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel sources. III. During 2025–26, Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE) from solar contributed to more than half of the total solar capacity added. IV. The National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM) witnessed a record-breaking price discovery for Green Ammonia at approximately ₹50 per kg for supply to the fertiliser sector. V. In 2025–26, India recorded a negative growth rate in electricity generation from fossil fuel sources compared to the previous financial year. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

  2. Question 2: Match column I (Physical features of West Asia) with column II (Country): Physical feature Location I. Beqaa Valley A. Israel II. Golan Heights B. Turkey III. Senai Peninsula C. Egypt IV. Anatolian plateau D. Syria V. Negev Desert E. Lebanon Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

    • I-A, II-B, III-C, IV-D, V-E
    • I-E, II-D, III-B, IV-C, V-A
    • I-A, II-B, III-C, IV-E, V-D
    • I-E, II-D, III-C, IV-B, V-A

  3. Question 3: The term "Poshan Pakhwada 2026," recently mentioned in the news, is primarily associated with which of the following focus areas?

    • Digitalisation of Anganwadi Centres for adolescent education among adolescent girls.
    • Early childhood development through nutrition, responsive caregiving and early learning.
    • A legislative initiative under Mission Poshan 2.0 to mandate the use of genetically fortified cereals in the Mid-Day Meal scheme across all Aspirational Districts.
    • A community-led movement to document and preserve traditional tribal recipes to combat chronic wasting and stunting in urban slums.

  4. Question 4: Consider the following statements: Statement I: The unincorporated construction sector in India is characterised by a high degree of self-driven housing activity, with nearly 97% of households relying on their own income to finance construction projects. Statement II: Institutional credit penetration for construction is higher in urban areas compared to rural areas due to better banking infrastructure. Statement III: Construction costs in this sector are primarily driven by material expenditure, which accounts for approximately 75% of the total spending. 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

  5. Question 5: Regarding the re-entry and recovery process of the Gaganyaan crew module, which of the following are the likely mechanisms during its return to Earth? I. Aerobraking will be the primary method to shed the module's orbital kinetic energy. II. The landing footprint will be a large ellipse elongated along the path of travel. III. Retro-rockets will be the sole mechanism used for reducing velocity during the final splashdown in the sea. IV. Flotation bags will automatically inflate to ensure the module remains buoyant after splashdown. V. High-intensity strobe lights and fluorescent green dye will be used for locating the module in the water. VI. The module will maintain a landing velocity of less than 2 m/s using a single-stage parachute system. VII. International orange paint will be used on the module to provide contrast against the deep indigo colour of the sea. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

  6. Question 6: With reference to the Union Territories (UTs) of Delhi, Puducherry, and Jammu & Kashmir (J&K), consider the following statements: I. While the Delhi and J&K Assemblies are statutorily barred from legislating on 'Public Order' and 'Police', the Puducherry Assembly has no such explicit subject-wise restrictions in its legislative scope. II. The Lieutenant-Governor (L-G) of J&K possesses financial control than his counterparts in Delhi and Puducherry, as his prior recommendation is mandatory for any Bill involving financial obligations. III. Under Article 240, the President has the power to make regulations for all three UTs whenever their respective Assemblies are dissolved. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

  7. Question 7: In which of the following groups do all four states primarily hold major bauxite reserves in India:

    • Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Jharkhand and Maharashtra
    • Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Andhra pradesh and Gujarat
    • Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Odisha, and West Bengal
    • Madhya Pradesh, Goa, Odisha, and Mizoram

  8. Question 8: With reference to the National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH), consider the following statements: I. The NCH was established as a statutory body under the National Commission for Homoeopathy Act, 2020, replacing the Central Council of Homoeopathy. II. The Commission is mandated to maintain a national register of all licensed homoeopathic practitioners and to regulate the academic standards of homoeopathic institutions. III. It functions as a subordinate office under the Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH) to coordinate clinical research and drug standardisation. How many of the statements given above is/are correct?

    • Only one
    • Only two
    • All three
    • None

  9. Question 9: Consider the following criteria: I. Demographic performance II. Forest area and ecology III. Tax and fiscal efforts IV. Contribution to national GDP V. Urbanisation premium For the horizontal tax devolution, the 16th Finance Commission (2026–31) used how many of the above as criteria, in addition to Population, Area, and Income Distance?

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