Quest Daily CA Quiz 12-02-2026

Quest Daily CA Quiz 12-02-2026

Test your knowledge with today's current affairs

  1. Question 1: The SMILE scheme is associated with:

    • Promotion of start-ups among rural youth under the Ministry of MSME
    • Comprehensive rehabilitation of transgender persons and persons engaged in the act of begging
    • Skill development of migrant workers under the Ministry of Labour and Employment
    • Mental health counselling services through telemedicine platforms

  2. Question 2: Which of the following statements about Exercise VAYUSHAKTI 2026? I. This was a joint military Exercise between India and Nepal. II. It will commence in Jaisalmer. III. Humanitarian assistance & disaster management operations are goals of this operation. IV. The Indian Air Force was a part of this exercise Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

  3. Question 3: With reference to the implementation of the recommendations of the Renke Commission, consider the following statements: I. The Renke Commission was constituted to examine issues relating to De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes, and it submitted its report in 2008. II. Based on its recommendations, the Central Government launched the SEED Scheme in 2009 with a financial outlay of ₹200 crore for five years. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

  4. Question 4: Consider the following statements about the recent 2026 Union Government guidelines on the National Song: I. Vande Mataram should be sung or played before the National Anthem at events. II. The audience must always stand whenever the National Song is played. Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

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

  5. Question 5: “Cikai Korran”, recently seen in news was

    • A Roman coin discovered at Berenike port city.
    • A Chera king mentioned only in later medieval texts.
    • A Sanskrit manuscript found in the Nile river valley.
    • A Tamil Brahmi inscription in tombs of the Valley of the Kings, Egypt.

  6. Question 6: In the context of recent advances in Nuclear Science and Technology, ANEEL is used for:

    • Thorium-based advanced nuclear fuel designed for use in India's Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs)
    • Reprocessing of spent nuclear fuel through PUREX technology
    • Radiation shielding design for next-generation fast breeder reactors
    • Laser-based isotope separation and enrichment of uranium

  7. Question 7: In the context of the Indian judiciary, consider the following pairs: AI tool Description I. LegRAA - AI-based software tool to assist judges with legal research, document analysis, and judicial decision support. II. SUPACE - AI-based platform for biometric authentication of litigants in virtual courts III. ASR-SHRUTI - It enables voice-to-text dictation for orders and judgments. IV. PANINI - It supports translation and linguistic structuring. How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

    • Only one pair
    • Only two pairs
    • Only three pairs
    • All four pairs

  8. Question 8: Consider the following statements regarding the removal of Speaker of Lok Sabha: I. The Speaker can be removed by an effective majority of the Lok Sabha. II. A minimum notice period of fourteen days is required before moving the resolution. III. Removal of Deputy Speaker of Lok sabha is similar to that of the Speaker of the Lok sabha. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    • I and III only
    • II only
    • I, II and III
    • None

  9. Question 9: Consider the following statements regarding Official Secrets Act 1923: I. The Act penalizes persons up to 10 years for approaching prohibited places or collecting information to aid enemy. II. Section 11 of this Act empowers magistrates and senior police officers to issue search warrant in suspected cases. III. The Official Secrets Act continues to apply to defence personnel even after retirement. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

  10. Question 10: Consider the following statements with reference to tax devolution to states in India: I. The 16th Finance Commission recommended 41 percent share of divisible taxes to States. II. Cesses and surcharges are included in the divisible pool shared with States. III. The Comptroller and Auditor General determines the net proceeds of central taxes. IV. The Constitution authorises the Centre to levy cesses and surcharges for specific purposes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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