Quest Daily CA Quiz 16-04-2026

Quest Daily CA Quiz 16-04-2026

Test your knowledge with today's current affairs

  1. Question 1: With reference to the upcoming Census (2026–27) in India, consider the following statements: I. It is the first digital census where data collection will be conducted through mobile applications. II. For the first time since Independence, caste data will be enumerated alongside SC/ST data. III. The self-enumeration option is available to all households regardless of their National Population Registry (NPR) status. IV. The census data will replace the 1971 base for the delimitation of Lok Sabha and Assembly seats. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

  2. Question 2: Which of the following statements is not correct about the Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling system recently introduced in India?

    • It is a barrier-less tolling system that utilises both Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) readers and Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras
    • Under the new National Highway Fee rules, non-payment of user fees results in an immediate penalty of thrice the applicable toll amount.
    • If a commuter pays an unpaid user fee within 72 hours of the e-notice, the penalty is waived and only the original fee applies.
    • The Choryasi fee plaza in Gujarat is designated to be the first barrier-free toll plaza in India.

  3. Question 3: Which of the following factors can contribute to an increase in a country’s trade deficit? I. Higher imports of crude oil due to rising global prices II. Depreciation of the domestic currency makes exports cheaper III. Strong domestic demand leading to increased imports IV. Export promotion subsidies improving competitiveness V. Decline in global demand for the country’s exports Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

  4. Question 4: Consider the following statements: Statement-I: India’s position in the global GDP rankings slipped to the sixth spot in 2025 (FY26). Statement-II: The downward revision in India’s global standing is primarily attributed to a statistical correction following the rebasing of the GDP base year from 2011-12 to 2022-23 and a significant depreciation of the Indian Rupee. 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 and 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.

  5. Question 5: Consider the following statements: I. Prevalence of hot and dry air masses over a region II. High moisture content in the upper atmosphere III. Cloudless skies allowing maximum solar radiation IV. Presence of large amplitude anticyclonic circulation Which of the above conditions are favourable for the development of heatwaves?

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

  6. Question 6: Consider the following countries: I. Egypt II. Ethiopia III. Eritrea IV. Chad V. Libya VI. Yemen VII. Somalia How many of the above countries border Sudan?

    • Only three
    • Only four
    • Only five
    • Only six

  7. Question 7: With reference to the Urban Challenge Fund (UCF), consider the following statements: I. All cities with a population over 10 lakhs will be covered under the Urban Challenge Fund. II. States in the North Eastern and hilly parts of India are not covered under this fund. III. Under the scheme, central assistance will cover 50 per cent of a project’s cost. How many of the statements given above are correct?

    • Only one
    • Only two
    • All three
    • None

  8. Question 8: A wildlife officer in Chang Thang intercepts a group of traders carrying expensive shawls claimed to be made from a rare Himalayan animal. Upon investigation, it is found that the shawls are extremely soft, lightweight, and sourced from the underfur of a migratory species that travels long distances across high-altitude cold deserts. In this context, consider the following statements: I. The animal involved is the Tibetan Antelope. II. The shawls referred to are Shahtoosh shawls. III. Trade in such shawls is prohibited under CITES. IV. The species is listed under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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