Quest Daily CA Quiz 14-03-2026

Quest Daily CA Quiz 14-03-2026

Test your knowledge with today's current affairs

  1. Question 1: Consider the following statements: I. In Dr Jaya Thakur v. Government of India, the Supreme Court held that access to menstrual health and hygiene is part of Article 21. II. Article 42 of the Indian Constitution directs the State to ensure humane working conditions and maternity relief. III. Under the Maternity Benefit Act, 2017, providing paid menstrual leave to women employees is voluntary for employers. IV. A new definition of menstrual leave is included in the Code on Social Security, 2020 Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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

  2. Question 2: Consider the following statements: Statement I; The Supreme Court ruled that the creamy layer status of OBC candidates cannot be determined solely by parental salary income and must also consider the parents’ post and status. Statement II: The 1993 DoPT Office Memorandum and the 2004 clarificatory letter created confusion by treating parental salary as the sole criterion for determining OBC creamy layer status. 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, but 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: Consider the following statements: Statement I: A Parliamentary Standing Committee recommended forming a High-Level Expert Committee to assess India’s urban infrastructure needs up to 2047. Statement II: The High-Powered Expert Committee (2011) conducted the last national assessment of India’s urban infrastructure needs, with projections up to 2031. Statement III: Government programmes such as AMRUT 2.0, SBM-U 2.0, PMAY-U 2.0, Metro Rail, and PM e-Bus Seva together form an integrated long-term urban infrastructure strategy up to 2047. 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

  4. Question 4: With reference to the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019, consider the following statements: I. The Act guarantees the right to self-perceived gender identity and provides for the issuance of a Certificate of Identity by the District Magistrate. II. The Act prohibits discrimination against transgender persons in areas such as education, employment, healthcare, residence, and access to public services. III. The Act establishes a constitutional body called the National Commission for Transgender Persons to monitor implementation of the law. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

  5. Question 5: In the context of India, which of the following measures can contribute to reducing the fiscal deficit? I. Increasing tax compliance and widening the tax base II. Rationalising subsidies and improving targeting of welfare schemes III. Increasing revenue through the disinvestment of public sector enterprises Select the correct answer using the code given below:

    • Only one
    • Only two
    • All the three
    • None

  6. Question 6: With reference to the Pathogen Access and Benefit-Sharing (PABS) system, consider the following statements: I. The PABS system regulates the sharing of pathogen samples as well as their genetic sequence data among international research networks. II. It proposes legally binding benefit-sharing obligations for entities that use pathogen materials to develop commercial products. III. Under the proposed framework, manufacturers may be required to allocate a share of pandemic-related products to the World Health Organisation, including a portion donated free of cost. IV. The system prohibits the traceability of pathogen samples to their country of origin to encourage unrestricted scientific collaboration. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

  7. Question 7: It is a protected riverine ecosystem located along a major tributary of the Yamuna River, flowing through the states of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. The sanctuary represents a lotic ecosystem characterised by deep ravines and sandy banks. Its vegetation consists of dry-deciduous and thorn forests along the riverbanks. The area provides habitat for endangered aquatic fauna like the Gharial, Ganges River Dolphin, and Indian Skimmer, as well as species such as the Mugger Crocodile and various turtles. Identify the protected area from the information given above:

    • National Chambal Sanctuary
    • Keoladeo National Park
    • Bhitarkanika National Park
    • Dudhwa National Park

  8. Question 8: Consider the following statements regarding the PM-PRANAM initiative: I. It promotes sustainable fertiliser use, including alternative fertilisers and organic/natural farming, to protect soil and environmental health. II. States/UTs receive 50% of fertiliser subsidy savings as a grant for reducing chemical fertiliser use compared to the previous three-year average under the scheme. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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

  9. Question 9: Which of the following statements are correct regarding the Joha rice? I. It is a GI-tagged product from Arunachal Pradesh II. It is primarily grown during the rabi season III. It helps combat oxidative stress, reducing the risk of chronic diseases like cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular issues. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

    • Only one
    • Only two
    • All the three
    • None

  10. Question 10: Consider the following: I. Software services II. Professional and management consulting services III. Global Capability Centres (GCCs) Which of the above are considered major contributors to India’s services exports?

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