Quest Daily CA Quiz 14-04-2026

Quest Daily CA Quiz 14-04-2026

Test your knowledge with today's current affairs

  1. Question 1: With reference to the 'Whip' system in the Indian Parliamentary democracy, consider the following statements: I. The Chief Whip acts as a bridge between party leadership and MPs, enforcing discipline and managing the list of speakers for House debates. II. A "two-line whip" is the strictest directive, requiring members to be present and mandating that they vote exactly according to the party line. III. Under the Anti-Defection Law, violating a three-line whip can lead to a member's disqualification upon the party leader's recommendation. How many of the above statements are correct?

    • Only one
    • Only two
    • All three
    • None

  2. Question 2: Consider the following statements: Statement I: The Constitution (One Hundred and Sixth Amendment) Act, 2023 provides 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha is proposed to be implemented by increasing existing seats rather than redistributing existing ones. Statement II: Southern states fear that population-based delimitation will diminish their relative political weight in Parliament. Statement III: A proportional increase in seats across all states maintains the current regional representation ratio while fulfilling the reservation mandate. 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 I and Statement II are correct and Statement I explains Statement II
    • Only one of the Statements II and III is correct and that explains Statement I
    • Neither Statement II nor Statement III is correct

  3. Question 3:

    • Question 4: What is/are the advantages/ advantages of implementing the e-NAM system? I. It facilitates transparent price discovery by allowing traders across state boundaries to bid competitively via a Unified License system. II. It reduces post-harvest losses and logistics costs by enabling the sale of produce directly from accredited warehouses using Electronic Negotiable Warehouse Receipts (e-NWR). III. It promotes financial inclusion by providing verifiable digital transaction records that farmers can use to access institutional credit. IV. It eliminates the need for physical quality assessment by using AI-enabled systems and standardised grading before the bidding process begins. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

    • Question 5: Which of the following was the first organisation established by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in 1924 to address the grievances of the Depressed Classes and promote their education and culture?

      • Bahishkrit Hitakarini Sabha
      • Independent Labour Party
      • Scheduled Castes Federation
      • All India Depressed Classes Association

    • Question 6: With reference to the 'e-SafeHER' initiative launched in April 2026, which one of the following statements is correct?

      • It is a scholarship scheme for women pursuing higher education in cyber forensics and ethical hacking.
      • It is a joint programme by MeitY and Reliance Foundation to train one million women in rural India as "Cyber Sakhis."
      • It is a legislative framework designed to provide legal aid to rural women who are victims of cyberstalking.
      • It is a dedicated cyber-security fund created by the Ministry of Home Affairs to compensate women for digital financial fraud.

    • Question 7: With reference to the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre (1919), consider the following statements: I. The massacre took place against the backdrop of protests against the Rowlatt Act. II. The Sedition Committee was appointed to investigate the massacre Which of the above statements are correct?

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

    • Question 8: According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast for 2026, India is likely to receive "below normal" southwest monsoon rainfall. Which of the following statements best reflect(s) the implications and drivers of this forecast? I. The transition from La Niña to El Niño in the Central Pacific is expected to suppress rainfall, especially during the second half of the monsoon. II. A "positive" Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) can potentially offset the moisture deficit caused by El Niño conditions. III. Reduced Northern Hemisphere snow cover during winter and spring acts as a deterrent to the inland movement of monsoon winds. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

    • Question 9: Consider the following statements: Statement I: The 'SARAL AI' platform converts complex scientific publications into simplified content in Indian languages. Statement II: The 'MAHA' (Mission for Advancement in High Impact Areas) programs are designed to follow a 'Triple Helix' model of collaboration between academia, industry, and government to accelerate technology readiness and societal innovation. 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.

    • Question 10: With reference to recent trends in inflation based on the National Statistical Office data for March 2026, consider the following statements: I. The All-India Consumer Price Index (CPI) based inflation rate in March 2026 was higher in rural areas than in urban areas. II. Food inflation, as measured by the Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI), was lower than overall CPI inflation at the All-India level. III. Some essential food items, such as onion and potato, recorded negative inflation during March 2026. IV. Housing inflation in March 2026 was higher than food inflation at the All-India level. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

    • Question 11: Consider the following phenomena: I. Superposition II. Entanglement III. Interference IV. Decoherence Which of the above principles are actively leveraged to perform computations and process information in Quantum Computing?

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