Quest Daily CA Quiz 13-04-2026

Quest Daily CA Quiz 13-04-2026

Test your knowledge with today's current affairs

  1. Question 1: Haiku, Sonnet, and Opus, are associated with which of the following:

    • Cities in West Asia that were targeted by the United States Army during recent Iran crisis.
    • Types of cybersecurity vulnerabilities
    • Variants of Large Language Models developed by an AI company
    • Open-source software debugging tools

  2. Question 2: With reference to India's nuclear energy program, consider the following statements: I. Criticality is the state where a nuclear chain reaction becomes self-sustaining, with each fission triggering exactly one further fission. II. The PFBR at Kalpakkam utilises liquid sodium as a coolant, which is highly reactive with air and water. III. Fast Breeder Reactors are designed to produce more plutonium-239 than the fuel they consume. IV. The PFBR is currently under the mandatory safeguards and purview of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to ensure non-proliferation. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

  3. Question 3: With reference to the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), consider the following statements: I. UPI links bank accounts to a "Virtual Payment Address (VPA) to move money instantly between banks. II. The system is built upon the "JAM Trinity," utilising Aadhaar for digital identity and mobile connectivity for the transaction interface. III. As per the 2026 regulatory framework, the RBI has mandated two-factor verification for UPI transactions to mitigate fraud. How many of the statements given above are correct?

    • Only one
    • Only Two
    • All Three
    • None

  4. Question 4: A recent obituary highlighted the life and legacy of a legendary Indian playback singer known for songs like “Dum Maro Dum,” “Piya Tu Ab To Aaja,” and “Dil Cheez Kya Hai.” She was also a recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. This personality is:

    • Lata Mangeshkar
    • Asha Bhosle
    • Geeta Dutt
    • Shamshad Begum

  5. Question 5: With reference to India’s renewable energy landscape and recent solar initiatives, consider the following statements: I. Over 50% of India’s power capacity now comes from non-fossil sources, with solar being the largest contributor. II. Solarising farms and rooftops is being used as a financial tool to cut down the massive electricity subsidy bills of State governments. III. Maharashtra is building extra solar capacity beyond Central funding to stop using industrial power to subsidise farmers. IV. The Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) mandates use of domestic solar equipment in government projects. V. The Utility-Led Aggregation (ULA) model incentivises high-income households to adopt solar via Renewable Energy Service Companies (RESCOs). How many of the statements given above are correct? (a) Only two (b) Only three (c) Only four (d) All five

    • Question 6: Consider the following statements regarding the 9th Indian Ocean Conference: I. It was held in Mauritius II. India emphasised the need to “revitalise SAARC” to strengthen regional cooperation III. India is finalising an agreement to supply oil and gas to Bangladesh to safeguard against regional volatility How many of the above statements are correct?

      • Only one
      • Only two
      • All three
      • None

    • Question 7: Project Him Sarovar, recently seen in the news, is primarily related to:

      • Promotion of eco-tourism in the Himalayan regions
      • Conservation of high-altitude biodiversity hotspots
      • Scientific water conservation and snow harvesting in cold desert regions
      • Development of solar energy infrastructure in border areas

    • Question 8: Consider the following strategic pillars of the Sagarmala Programme: I. Port-led industrialisation II. Coastal community development III. Development of multimodal transport networks IV. Promotion of sustainable coastal tourism How many of the above are identified as core components for transforming India's maritime sector under this programme?

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

    • Question 9: With reference to the Indus River Dolphin, consider the following statements: I. It is a functionally blind cetacean that relies on echolocation for navigation. II. It exhibits a unique behaviour of swimming predominantly on its side to probe the riverbed. III. In India, its only known breeding population is found in the Beas River Conservation Reserve. IV. It is a solitary species that typically does not form large social groups. How many of the above statements are not correct?

      • Only two
      • Only three
      • All four
      • None