Quest Daily CA Quiz 11-04-2026

Quest Daily CA Quiz 11-04-2026

Test your knowledge with today's current affairs

  1. Question 1: With reference to the 'INDIA PHARMA 2026', consider the following statements: I. It was conceptualised by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) in partnership with the Department of Pharmaceuticals. II. India ranks 3rd globally in pharmaceutical volume and leads vaccine exports via the Vaccine Maitri initiative. III. The 9th edition, themed "Discover in India," aims to transition the sector from volume-based to innovation-led growth. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

  2. Question 2: Consider the following statements: Statement-I: The updated version of the Constitution of India was recently released in the Sindhi language in both Devanagari and Persian scripts to mark Sindhi Bhasha Diwas. Statement-II: Sindhi was part of the original list of languages included in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India at the time of its commencement in 1950. 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

  3. Question 3: The "Ease of Doing Research & Development (R&D) in India was released by:

    • The Prime Minister’s Science, Technology, and Innovation Advisory Council (PM-STIAC)
    • NITI Aayog
    • The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
    • The Indian National Science Academy (INSA)

  4. Question 4: Which of the following are the possible implications of a country hosting a Conference of Parties (COP) under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change? I. The host country is expected to champion the effective implementation of the Paris Agreement. II. The host country may have to prioritise global climate concerns over its national interests in negotiations. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    • I Only
    • II only
    • Both I and II
    • Neither I nor II

  5. Question 5: "While Great Nicobar Island is a critical biodiversity hotspot and a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, the proposed mega-infrastructure project envisions it as a 'Seaside Destination' and a global transhipment hub." Which one of the following aspects of the project's draft master plan best reflects the ecological-economic conflict described above?

    • The expansion of the local Nicobarese population from 7,500 to a projected 11,500 by the year 2055.
    • The diversion of over 120 sq. km of forest land to accommodate a township, an international container port, and an airport.
    • The identification of seven potential beaches for the promotion of wellness and adventure tourism models.
    • The establishment of administrative and institutional clusters near Campbell Bay to streamline governance.

  6. Question 6: With reference to the Irrawaddy Dolphin (Orcaella brevirostris), consider the following statements: I. They are euryhaline species that possess the unique physiological ability to thrive in marine, brackish, and freshwater ecosystems. II. In the Indian subcontinent, their distribution is restricted exclusively to the Chilika Lake in Odisha. III. Their physical appearance is characterised by a prominent beak, similar to that of the Bottlenose dolphin, and a lack of a dorsal fin. IV. They are currently classified as 'Endangered' on the IUCN Red List and are a primary focus of the nationwide 'Project Dolphin' estimation. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

  7. Question 7: Consider the following statements: Statement-I: The newly constructed Delhi-Dehradun Expressway features a 12-km elevated wildlife corridor to mitigate habitat fragmentation within the Rajaji and Shivalik forest divisions. Statement-II: Elevated corridors and underpasses serve as "green infrastructure" designed to reduce human-wildlife conflict by maintaining the natural migratory routes of megafauna like elephants. Statement-III: The Wildlife Institute of India (WII) monitoring study confirmed that smaller mammals and birds are the exclusive beneficiaries of these underpasses, while larger animals remain wary of man-made structures. 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

  8. Question 8: With reference to the social reform movements in 19th-century India, who among the following was the founder of the 'Satyashodhak Samaj'?

    • Gopal Hari Deshmukh
    • Jyotirao Phule
    • Mahadev Govind Ranade
    • Savitribai Phule

  9. Question 9: With reference to the challenges faced by Indian MSME exporters amidst the ongoing West Asia crisis, consider the following statements: I. MSME exporters face a "Triple Whammy" of disruptions, including the complex "back-to-town" procedure for cargo diverted back to India. II. Under the RELIEF scheme, the government provides full financial compensation and duty drawbacks for "back-to-town" cargo. III. Shipping disruptions cause exporters to miss specific "Tariff Quotas" in markets like Europe. IV. MSMEs' lack of integrated digital compliance systems increases error risks and landed costs compared to large enterprises. How many of the statements given above are correct?

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