Quest Daily CA Quiz 14-07-2026

Quest Daily CA Quiz 14-07-2026

Test your knowledge with today's current affairs

  1. Question 1: Which one of the following best distinguishes a frigate from a destroyer?

    • Frigates are armed with defensive weapon systems, whereas destroyers operate as logistics and fleet support vessels.
    • Frigates are intended for anti-submarine warfare, whereas destroyers are designed for anti-aircraft defence operations
    • Frigates are optimised for coastal security missions, whereas destroyers are employed for amphibious assault operations.
    • Frigates are medium-sized multi-role escort warships, whereas destroyers are larger combatants designed for enhanced air-defence operations.

  2. Question 2: Consider the following assertion related to AI in Governance: India is entering the next phase of governance transformation by integrating Artificial Intelligence into public administration. Which of the following is/are the basis of the above assertion? 1. Artificial Intelligence can support multilingual grievance redressal and improve citizen service delivery. 2. Artificial Intelligence enables public policies to be implemented without requiring administrative discretion. 3. Artificial Intelligence can independently determine policy priorities based on data analysis. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

    • 1 only
    • 1 and 2 only
    • 2 and 3 only
    • 1,2 and 3

  3. Question 3: Consider the following Demographic Indicators: 1. Crude Birth Rate Number of live births per 10,000 population in a year 2. Crude Death Rate Number of deaths per 1,000 population in a year 3. Infant Mortality Rate Number of infant deaths per 100 live births 4. Total Fertility Rate Average number of children expected to be born to a woman during her reproductive years How many of the above-given pairs is/are correctly matched?

    • 1
    • 2
    • 3
    • 4

  4. Question 4: With reference to the National Education Policy (NEP), 2020, consider the following statements: 1. It encourages multilingual education at the school level. 2. It mandates Hindi as the compulsory medium of instruction throughout India. 3. It recommends flexibility in implementing the three-language formula. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    • 1 and 2 only
    • 2 and 3 only
    • 1 and3 only
    • 1,2 and 3

  5. Question 5: regarding Biogas: Statement I: Large-scale community biogas plants are generally more feasible in peri-urban and metropolitan areas. Statement-II: The potential for biogas production is influenced by the spatial distribution of biodegradable biomass. Which one of the following is correct with respect to 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

  6. Question 6: Consider the following statements regarding Thorium as a nuclear fuel: Statement I: Thorium-based nuclear reactors generally require an external fissile material during the initial stage of operation. Statement II: Naturally occurring thorium is a fertile material rather than a fissile material. Which one of the following is correct with respect to 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

  7. Question 7: Which one of the following best explains why a country can record an overall trade deficit despite having a surplus in services trade?

    • The merchandise trade deficit exceeds the services trade surplus.
    • Services exports are not included in the balance of payments.
    • A services trade surplus automatically increases merchandise imports.
    • Merchandise exports are excluded while calculating the total trade balance.

  8. Question 8: Consider the following statements regarding international civil nuclear cooperation: 1. A country need not necessarily be a party to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) to enter into civil nuclear cooperation agreements with other countries. 2. Membership of the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) is a prerequisite for importing uranium from another country. Which of the above given statements is/are correct?

    • 1 only
    • 2 only
    • Both 1 and 2
    • Neither 1 nor 2

  9. Question 9: Periodic revision of electoral rolls primarily seeks to uphold which one of the following constitutional objectives? (a) Maintaining the independence of the Election Commission from the executive (b) Ensuring proportional representation in elected bodies (c) To determine the number of seats allotted to each State in Parliament. (d) Equality of political participation through universal adult franchise

    • Maintaining the independence of the Election Commission from the executive
    • Ensuring proportional representation in elected bodies
    • To determine the number of seats allotted to each State in Parliament.
    • Equality of political participation through universal adult franchise

  10. Question 10: Consider the following statements regarding inflation: Statement I: A deficient monsoon may lead to higher retail inflation even if aggregate demand in the economy remains unchanged. Statement II: A poor monsoon can reduce agricultural output, leading to a shortage of food supplies and higher food prices. Statement III: Supply-side shocks increase inflation only when households simultaneously increase their overall consumption expenditure. Which one of the following is correct with respect to 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 are correct