Quest Daily CA Quiz 16-06-2026

Quest Daily CA Quiz 16-06-2026

Test your knowledge with daily current affairs

  1. Question 1: Consider the following statements: I. The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. II. Bab el Mandeb Strait connects the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea. III. Socotra Island is located in the Red Sea. IV. The Gulf of Aqaba is the northeastern arm of the Red Sea. How many of the above statements are correct?

    • Only One
    • Only Two
    • Only Three
    • All four

  2. Question 2: Consider the following statements regarding transgender rights in India: 1. The Supreme Court has recognized gender identity as an aspect of Article 21 of the Indian Constitution. 2. As per the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act 2019, any person shall have a right to self-perceived gender identity. 3. Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 provides a statutory mechanism for issuing identity certificates through the District Magistrate. Which one of the following conclusions based on the above statements is correct?

    • All three statements are correct.
    • There is no correct statement.
    • There are two correct statements that include statement 3.
    • There is only one correct statement.

  3. Question 3: Consider the following list: 1. France 2. Germany 3. Italy 4. Japan 5. Canada 6. China How many of the above given are members of G7 Grouping?

    • All six
    • Five only
    • Four only
    • Three only

  4. Question 4: Consider the following statements about vaccines: I. mRNA vaccines provide genetic instructions that enable cells to produce a target antigen. II. Subunit vaccines introduce specific antigenic components of a pathogen. III. Inactivated vaccines expose the immune system to pathogens that cannot replicate. Which of the following inferences can be drawn? 1. Vaccine technologies may differ in the way antigens are presented to the immune system. 2. Vaccines that do not contain a whole pathogen are unlikely to induce an immune response. 3. Multiple technological approaches can be used to achieve protective immunity. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

  5. Question 5: Which of the following statements is not correct regarding the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) in India?

    • It provides quarterly estimates of key employment and unemployment indicators for only urban areas.
    • It provides annual estimates of key employment and unemployment indicators for both urban and rural areas.
    • It captures the employment data based on both ‘Usual Status’ and ‘Current Weekly Status’.
    • It is published quarterly by the Labour Bureau, Ministry of Labour and Employment.

  6. Question 6: Consider the following assertion: The No Permission No Takeoff (NPNT) framework seeks to improve accountability in drone operations without requiring continuous physical supervision by regulatory authorities. Which of the following is/are the basis of the above assertion? 1. Drone pilots are required to maintain visual line of sight in operations. 2. Drones are required to obtain digital authorization before take-off. 3. Drone flights are integrated with online permission architecture. Select the answer using the code given below:

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

  7. Question 7: Consider the following statements regarding the primary uses of different inflation indices in India: Inflation Index Primary Usage 1. Consumer Price Index (Combined) Used by RBI for inflation targeting under the monetary policy framework 2. Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) Used for wage revision and calculation of dearness allowance for Central Government employees 3. Wholesale Price Index (WPI) Used as a GDP deflator for many sectors How many of the above index–usage pairs are correctly matched?

    • Only one pair
    • Only two pair
    • All three pair
    • None

  8. Question 8: Consider the following statements regarding: Statement I: Surface ozone concentrations tend to rise during heatwave conditions. Statement II: High temperatures accelerate the photochemical reactions that form surface ozone. Statement III: Volatile organic compounds contribute to the formation of surface ozone. 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 are correct

  9. Question 9: With reference to the famous Dancing Girl of the Indus Valley Civilization, consider the following statements: 1. It was discovered at Mohenjo-daro. 2. It is made of bronze using the lost-wax casting technique. 3. It depicts a female figure adorned with numerous bangles. 4. It belongs to the Mature Harappan phase. How many of the above statements are correct?

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