Which of the following is correct about the Codex Alimentarius Commission?

It is a joint body of the Food and Agriculture Organisation and the World Health Organisation that develops international food standards and guidelines.

It is a specialised agency of the United Nations that develops international agricultural production standards and coordinates global food security programmes.

It is an autonomous international organisation that develops global standards for food processing industries and certifies food products for export.

Paraquat dichloride, a chemical that has recently been in the news, can be used for which of the following?

Protecting stored grains from insect infestation

Preventing fungal diseases in standing crops

Consider the following statements regarding IIP and ISP: 1. The Index of Industrial Production measures changes in industrial output. 2. The Index of Services Production was introduced to bridge a gap in India's short-term economic indicators. Which of the following best describes the relationship between IIP and ISP?

Both indices measure the same sectors using different methodologies.

Together, they improve monitoring of economic activity across major productive sectors

ISP has replaced IIP as the principal indicator of economic activity.

IIP is compiled using ISP data.

Consider the following statements with reference to the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016: Statement I: The Supreme Court can invoke Article 142 of the Constitution to extend the benefits of the RPwD Act to survivors of forcible acid ingestion. Statement-II: Orders passed under Article 142 can operate until an appropriate legislative or executive measure addresses the issue. 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

An individual argues that since he possesses a valid Indian passport, no authority can seek any additional evidence regarding his citizenship for any legal or administrative purpose. Which of the following is the most appropriate response?

The claim is correct because a passport conclusively establishes Indian citizenship.

The claim is incorrect because a passport is a travel document and does not independently confer or conclusively prove citizenship.

The claim is correct because the Ministry of External Affairs is the authority that determines citizenship.

The claim is incorrect because passports are issued only for international travel and not to Indian citizens.

Consider the following statements regarding India's Three-Stage Nuclear Power Programme: 1. The programme aims to maximize the utilization of India's abundant thorium resources. 2. Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs) constitute the first stage of the programme. 3. Fast Breeder Reactors (FBRs) are intended to produce more fissile material than they consume. 4. Thorium is directly used as the primary fissile fuel in the first stage. Which one of the following conclusions based on the above statements is correct?

There are four correct statements.

There is only one correct statement, that is statement 2.

There are three correct statements, that include statement 1.

Consider the following statements regarding Writs: 1. The Supreme Court can issue writs only for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights. 2. The High Court can issue writs not only for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights but also for any other purpose. 3. Article 21 has been judicially interpreted to include timely access to justice. Which one of the following conclusions based on the above statements is correct?

All the three statements are correct.

There are two correct statements that include statement 2.

There is only one correct statement.

10. Consider the following statements regarding the (Foreign Currency Non-Resident) FCNR(B) deposit scheme: Statement I: FCNR(B) deposits enable Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) to maintain term deposits in designated foreign currencies with Indian banks. Statement II: Since the deposits are denominated in foreign currency, the exchange rate risk is primarily borne by the accepting bank unless hedged. Statement III: The RBI may provide swap facilities to banks under special circumstances to reduce the cost of managing exchange rate risk. 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

Quest Daily CA Quiz 15-07-2026

2026-07-15

Test your knowledge with today's current affairs

Question 1: Which of the following is correct about the Codex Alimentarius Commission?
- It is a joint body of the Food and Agriculture Organisation and the World Health Organisation that develops international food standards and guidelines.
- It is a specialised agency of the United Nations that develops international agricultural production standards and coordinates global food security programmes.
- It is a specialised agency of the United Nations that develops international agricultural production standards and coordinates global food security programmes.
- It is an autonomous international organisation that develops global standards for food processing industries and certifies food products for export.
Question 2: With reference to the India–U.K. Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), consider the following statements: 1. It provides for immediate tariff elimination by the U.K. on more than 95% of its tariff lines. 2. India has excluded certain sensitive sectors such as dairy and cereals from full tariff liberalisation. 3. The agreement is confined only to trade in goods and does not cover digital trade or government procurement. How many of the above given statements is/are correct?
- 1
- 2
- 3
- None
Question 3: Paraquat dichloride, a chemical that has recently been in the news, can be used for which of the following?
- Protecting stored grains from insect infestation
- Preventing fungal diseases in standing crops
- Preventing fungal diseases in standing crops
- Preventing fungal diseases in standing crops
Question 4: Consider the following statements regarding IIP and ISP: 1. The Index of Industrial Production measures changes in industrial output. 2. The Index of Services Production was introduced to bridge a gap in India's short-term economic indicators. Which of the following best describes the relationship between IIP and ISP?
- Both indices measure the same sectors using different methodologies.
- Together, they improve monitoring of economic activity across major productive sectors
- ISP has replaced IIP as the principal indicator of economic activity.
- IIP is compiled using ISP data.
Question 5: Consider the following statements with reference to the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016: Statement I: The Supreme Court can invoke Article 142 of the Constitution to extend the benefits of the RPwD Act to survivors of forcible acid ingestion. Statement-II: Orders passed under Article 142 can operate until an appropriate legislative or executive measure addresses the issue. 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
Question 6: An individual argues that since he possesses a valid Indian passport, no authority can seek any additional evidence regarding his citizenship for any legal or administrative purpose. Which of the following is the most appropriate response?
- The claim is correct because a passport conclusively establishes Indian citizenship.
- The claim is incorrect because a passport is a travel document and does not independently confer or conclusively prove citizenship.
- The claim is correct because the Ministry of External Affairs is the authority that determines citizenship.
- The claim is incorrect because passports are issued only for international travel and not to Indian citizens.
Question 7: Consider the following statements regarding the Ravidassias: 1. They are a Brahmin community traditionally engaged in performing religious rituals in temples. 2. They trace their religious tradition to Guru Ravidas, a Bhakti saint who preached social equality and devotion to a formless God. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Question 8: Consider the following statements regarding India's Three-Stage Nuclear Power Programme: 1. The programme aims to maximize the utilization of India's abundant thorium resources. 2. Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs) constitute the first stage of the programme. 3. Fast Breeder Reactors (FBRs) are intended to produce more fissile material than they consume. 4. Thorium is directly used as the primary fissile fuel in the first stage. Which one of the following conclusions based on the above statements is correct?
- There are four correct statements.
- There is only one correct statement, that is statement 2.
- There are three correct statements, that include statement 1.
- There is no correct statement.
Question 9: Consider the following statements regarding Writs: 1. The Supreme Court can issue writs only for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights. 2. The High Court can issue writs not only for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights but also for any other purpose. 3. Article 21 has been judicially interpreted to include timely access to justice. Which one of the following conclusions based on the above statements is correct?
- All the three statements are correct.
- There are two correct statements that include statement 2.
- There is only one correct statement.
- There is no correct statement.
Question 10: 10. Consider the following statements regarding the (Foreign Currency Non-Resident) FCNR(B) deposit scheme: Statement I: FCNR(B) deposits enable Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) to maintain term deposits in designated foreign currencies with Indian banks. Statement II: Since the deposits are denominated in foreign currency, the exchange rate risk is primarily borne by the accepting bank unless hedged. Statement III: The RBI may provide swap facilities to banks under special circumstances to reduce the cost of managing exchange rate risk. 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

Quest Daily CA Quiz 15-07-2026

Question 1: Which of the following is correct about the Codex Alimentarius Commission?

Question 3: Paraquat dichloride, a chemical that has recently been in the news, can be used for which of the following?

Question 6: An individual argues that since he possesses a valid Indian passport, no authority can seek any additional evidence regarding his citizenship for any legal or administrative purpose. Which of the following is the most appropriate response?