Quest Daily CA Quiz 16-02-2026

2026-02-16

Test your knowledge with today's current affairs

1. Question 1: With reference to the Kamarupa ruler Kumar Bhaskar Varma, consider the following statements: I. He was contemporary to King Harshavardhana II. His reign is associated with the visit of the Chinese traveller Hiuen Tsang III. Recently inaugurated Kumar Bhaskar Varma sethu enable devotees to go to the Kamakhya Temple with greater ease. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

   • I only
   • II and III only
   • I, II and III
   • None

2. Question 2: With reference to SHe-Box initiative, consider the following statements: I. The portal facilitates women to file digital complaints irrespective of her work status. II. The portal mandates compulsory registration of all workplaces employing more than ten workers and automatically constitutes Internal Committees (ICs) upon such registration. III. Upon such registration, the portal mandates constitution of Internal committees (ICs). IV. The portal functions as an appellate authority under the PoSH Act for adjudicating complaints of workplace sexual harassment. Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect

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

3. Question 3: Consider the following statements in the context of the Tamsa River: I. It originates in the Kaimur Hills of Madhya Pradesh and is a tributary of the Ganga River. II. The Tamsa River flows through the states of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Odisha before joining the Bay of Bengal. III. The river has mythological references as it is connected to Valmiki Ramayana 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

4. Question 4: With reference to the recently announced Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) between India and the United States, consider the following statements: I. India has agreed to eliminate or reduce tariffs and non-tariff barriers (NTBs) import of agricultural and food products including dried distillers’ grains (DDGs). II. The US will apply an 18 per cent reciprocal tariff on select Indian sectors such as textiles and leather. III. India has committed to purchase $500 billion worth of U.S. energy products, aircraft and aircraft parts, precious metals, technology products, and coking coal over the next five years. How many of the above statements are correct as per the Interim order between India and U.S.A.?

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

5. Question 5: With reference to the Urban Challenge Fund (UCF), consider the following statements: I. All cities with a population of 1 lakh or more are automatically eligible for full project funding under the Fund. II. Central Assistance will cover up to 25% of the project cost, subject to mobilisation of at least 50% of project financing from market sources. III. A Credit Repayment Guarantee Scheme has been approved to facilitate first-time access to market finance for smaller Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), providing a Central guarantee of up to ₹7 crore or 70% of the loan amount for the first loan. IV. Funding under the Urban Challenge Fund is linked to governance, financial and urban planning reforms, and further release of funds is contingent upon continuation of reforms and achievement of defined outcomes. How many of the statements given above are correct?

   • Only one
   • Only Two
   • Only Three
   • All the four

6. Question 6: Consider the following statements: Statement I: The 1996 Indo-Bangladesh Ganga Water Sharing Treaty provides for the sharing of Ganga waters at Farakka for the period from January 1 to May 31 every year based on ten-day intervals. Statement II: Under the 1996 Treaty, if the availability of water at Farakka falls below 70,000 cusecs, the sharing of water between India and Bangladesh is on a 50:50 basis. Statement III: The 1996 Treaty restored the Minimum Guarantee Clause of the 1977 Agreement, ensuring Bangladesh at least 80% of its stipulated share during exceptionally low flows. 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

7. Question 7: With reference to a study published in Earth’s Future, consider the following statements: I. Between 1980 and 2021, the Indus basin witnessed an overall increase in annual streamflow, while the Ganga basin experienced a sustained decline. II. The rise in streamflow in the Indus basin has been driven by increased precipitation, particularly due to western disturbances and variable monsoon contributions. III. In the Indus basin, all major tributaries, including the Ravi and Sutlej, have experienced uniform increases in streamflow over the past four decades. IV. The decline in streamflow in the Ganga basin is mainly attributable to intensive groundwater extraction for irrigation, which has reduced baseflow contributions to rivers. How many of the statements given above are correct?

   • Only one
   • Only Two
   • Only Three
   • All the four

8. Question 8: Consider the following statements regarding Union Budget 2026–27 on cloud service and AI infrastructure: I. Under the proposed framework, income arising from cloud services provided to Indian customers will also be exempt from Indian taxation if routed through India-based data centres. II. The Union Budget 2026–27 provides a tax holiday up to 2047 for eligible foreign cloud service providers whose global cloud operations are routed through India-based data centre infrastructure, subject to specified conditions. III. Under the proposed safe harbour provisions, a margin of 15 percent on cost has been prescribed where the Indian data centre operates as a related entity (cost-plus centre) of the foreign cloud service provider. IV. India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0, announced in Budget 2026–27, includes support for semiconductor equipment manufacturing, materials production and expansion of the semiconductor design ecosystem. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

9. Question 9: Consider the Following pairs: Religious leader Significance I. Sant Ravidas - Preached equality and devotion to one God, and opposed caste-based discrimination in the Bhakti tradition II. Sant Sevalal Maharaj - Spiritual leader of the Banjara community who emphasised social reform, community unity and moral living III. Narayana Guru - Advocated temple entry reforms and propounded the message “One Caste, One Religion, One God for Mankind” How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

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

10. Question 10: The Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity (C2PA) is best described as an initiative that primarily aims to:

    • Promote open-source social media platforms for democratic content moderation
    • Establish technical standards to verify the origin and integrity of digital content such as images, audio and video
    • Create a global regulatory body to impose penalties for misinformation and deepfake circulation
    • Develop artificial intelligence tools to automatically remove manipulated online content

11. Question 11: With reference to Bodhan AI, consider the following statements: I. It is an Artificial Intelligence-powered conversational platform developed to provide real-time responses in multiple Indian languages. II. It has been designed to facilitate citizen engagement by delivering government-related information through voice and text interfaces. III. It operates as a generative AI model intended for large-scale content creation and social media trend analysis. How many of the statements given above are correct?

    • Only one
    • Only Two
    • All the three
    • None

12. Question 12: The exercise ‘Vajra Ghaat’ is:

    • A naval drill aimed at enhancing India’s anti-submarine warfare capabilities in the Arabian Sea
    • An air defence exercise conducted by the Indian Air Force to test surface-to-air missile systems
    • An Indian Army exercise focusing on preparedness to undertake integrated combat operations in desert sectors
    • A humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) exercise conducted in coastal regions

13. Question 13: Consider the following statements regarding the Ol Chiki script: I. It was developed in 1925 by Raghunath Murmu for writing the Santhali language. II. Santhali, written in the Ol Chiki script, belongs to the Dravidian language family. III. The Santhali language was included in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India through the 92nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003. IV. The script consists of 30 letters, each representing a distinct phonetic sound of the Santhali language. How many of the statements given above are correct?

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

14. Question 14: Consider the following statements regarding Great Nicobar Island: I. Mount Thullier is the highest peak with an altitude of 642 m above sea level. II. Galathea Bay in Great Nicobar is the nesting ground for the Giant Leatherback turtles III. As per the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Rules, 2019, the entire coastline of Great Nicobar Island falls under the CRZ-I category. How many of the statements given above are correct?

    • Only one
    • Only Two
    • All the three
    • None

15. Question 15: Consider the following statements: I. Section 8(1)(j) of the Right to Information Act, 2005, exempts disclosure of personal information unless it relates to public activity or larger public interest, and Section 44(3) of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, amends this provision to align the RTI framework with data protection principles. II. In one of its judgements, the Supreme Court held that the office of the Chief Justice of India is a “public authority” under the RTI Act, while emphasising that disclosure of personal information must be balanced with the fundamental right to privacy. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

16. Question 16: Consider the following countries: I. Iran II. Iraq III. Jordan IV. Turkey How many of the above countries have a coastline along the Persian Gulf?

    • Only one
    • Only Two
    • Only three
    • All four

17. Question 17: Consider the following statements Transfer RNA (t-RNA) can be a tool to: I. bring specific amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis. II. act as the template for the synthesis of messenger RNA (mRNA). III. recognise specific codons on mRNA through its anticodon region. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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