Quest Daily CA Quiz 13-02-2026

Quest Daily CA Quiz 13-02-2026

Test your knowledge with today's current affairs

  1. Question 1: Consider the following countries: I. Russia II. Iraq III. Venezuela IV. United Arab Emirates (UAE) V. The United States. How many of the above are major sources for crude oil imports for India?

    • Only two
    • Only three
    • Only four
    • All the six

  2. Question 2: With reference to the new CPI series unveiled by the government, consider the following statements: I. It is released by Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) II. The total number of items covered under the new series has increased to 358 from the 299 items in the older series. III. Base year revised from 2012 to 2024 using Household Consumption Expenditure Survey 2023-24. IV. The weightage assigned to food and beverages has been increased compared to the earlier one. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

  3. Question 3: Consider the following statement in the context of Pulses: I. Pulses account for roughly one-fourth of the total non-cereal protein intake of the Indian population. II. Minimum Support Price (MSP) for pulses is recommended by the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices after considering A2+FL and C2 concepts, inter-crop price parity, and demand–supply conditions Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

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

  4. Question 4: Consider the following statements: Statement I: In FY 2025–26, India’s manufacturing sector has shown sustained strengthening, reflected in high GVA growth, strong IIP expansion, and PMI remaining consistently above the expansion threshold. Statement II: In December 2025, manufacturing output recorded robust growth, with particularly high expansion in computer & electronic products, motor vehicles & trailers, and other transport equipment. Statement III: The Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) recorded double-digit growth in December 2025, with all eight core sectors registering uniform expansion. 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: With reference to the SAMVAD Scheme, 2025, consider the following statements: I. It focuses on reducing the legal vulnerability of Denotified and Nomadic Tribes, who historically suffered criminalisation under colonial laws. II. The Scheme operationalises the constitutional mandate under Article 46, which directs the State to promote the educational and economic interests of Scheduled Tribes and other weaker sections. III. The Scheme creates constitutionally guaranteed reservations in the judiciary for members of Denotified and Nomadic Tribes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

  6. Question 6: With reference to the Substantive Motion in the Indian Parliament, consider the following: I. Motion of Thanks under Article 87 of the Constitution II. Motion to declare the seat of a member vacant where leave of absence has not been granted III. Motion for the election of the Deputy Chairman IV. Discussion on the conduct of persons in high authority can occur only on a substantive motion. V. Calling Attention Motion to draw the attention of a Minister to a matter of urgent public importance VI. Half-an-Hour Discussion to seek clarification on a matter already discussed Which of the above are examples of Substantive Motions?

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

  7. Question 7: Consider the following statements: Statement I The Pandemic Agreement, adopted by WHO members, promotes coordinated national responses and timely sharing of disease-related data and intellectual property to ensure faster and equitable access to vaccines and other essential countermeasures. Statement II Countries signing onto the agreement are committing to improve their disease surveillance and grow their health care workforces, strengthen their regulatory systems and invest in research and development. Statement III It created the Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing (PABS) system to ensure that countries share virus samples and genetic data quickly during outbreaks 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 new telescopes sanctioned in this year’s union budget, consider the following statements: I. National Large Solar Telescope (NLST) will be ground-based solar telescope operating in the visible and near-infrared wavelengths. II. National Large Optical–Near Infrared Telescope (NLOT) will be primarily operate in radio wavelengths to study exoplanets and galactic evolution. III. The upgraded Himalayan Chandra Telescope (HCT) will operate in optical-infrared wavelengths and complement international facilities such as LIGO-India and the Square Kilometre Array. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

  9. Question 9: Consider the following statements in the context of the SHANTI Act: I. The SHANTI Act ends the Union government’s exclusive operational control over the nuclear power sector. II. The act omits right of recourse against suppliers in case an accident results from defective equipment III. The SHANTI Act removes all caps on operator liability and makes compensation unlimited in case of a nuclear accident. IV. It provides a statutory framework for the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB). Which of the statements given above are correct?

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