Quest Daily CA Quiz 17-06-2026

Quest Daily CA Quiz 17-06-2026

Test your knowledge with daily current affairs

  1. Question 1: Consider the following statements with reference to the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM): I. The JCM is India’s innovative bilateral initiative aimed at promoting low-carbon technologies and sustainable development. II. It operates under the aegis of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Which of the above given statements is/are correct?

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

  2. Question 2: With reference to the Anti-Defection Law, consider the following statements: I. A nominated member of a House becomes disqualified if he/she joins a political party after six months. II. The Presiding Officer is empowered to make rules to give effect to provisions of the Tenth Schedule. III. The law does not specify a time period for the Presiding Officer to decide on a disqualification plea. IV. The law initially stated that the decision of the Presiding Officer is not subject to judicial review. How many of the above given statements is/are not correct?

    • One Only
    • Two Only
    • Three only
    • None

  3. Question 3: Consider the following phenomena: I. Strengthening of trade winds over the tropical Pacific II. Warming of surface waters in the eastern Pacific III. Heavy rainfall in Peru and drought in Indonesia–Australia IV. Strengthening of the Indian southwest monsoon How many of the above are correct related to El Niño conditions?

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

  4. Question 4: Which of the following best describes the term "Muon" that was seen in the news?

    • A subatomic particle produced when cosmic rays interact with particles in the Earth's atmosphere
    • A high-energy particle generated when gravitational waves travel across interstellar space
    • A hypothetical particle proposed to explain the missing mass observed in galaxies
    • A nuclear particle responsible for holding together protons and neutrons in atoms

  5. Question 5: Consider the following statements: I. Bharatiya Nirdeshak Dravyas (BNDs) provide indigenous reference materials for laboratories and testing facilities. II. The development of BNDs seeks to reduce dependence on imported reference standards and strengthen domestic measurement capabilities. Based on the above statements, the development of BNDs primarily serves which of the following objectives? 1. Strengthening national quality infrastructure 2. International trade agreements and diplomatic relations Select the answer using the code given below:

    • 1 Only
    • 2 Only
    • Both 1 and 2
    • Neither 1 nor 2

  6. Question 6: Which one of the following tests is most closely associated with evaluating restrictions on the Right to Privacy after the Puttaswamy Judgment?

    • Doctrine of Eclipse
    • Doctrine of Pith and Substance
    • Test of Legality, Legitimate Aim, Proportionality and Procedural Safeguards
    • Test of Colourable Legislation

  7. Question 7: Consider the following statements: I. The Houselisting and Housing Census phase of Census 2027 is being conducted using a dedicated mobile application. II. Housing listing and Housing Census include 33 notified questions. III. Enumerators collect information on housing conditions and amenities. Which of the following inferences can be drawn from the above statements? 1. The Census aims at standardised and structured data collection. 2. The Census exercise is limited to demographic information. 3. Housing and infrastructure indicators form an important component of Census data. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

  8. Question 8: Consider the following statements regarding ECLGS 5.0: I. ECLGS 5.0 seeks to improve credit flow to sectors facing liquidity constraints. II. The scheme reduces the capital burden on lending institutions by providing regulatory relief on guaranteed exposures. Which of the following pieces of information support/supports the above statements? 1. Banks are required to maintain the same risk weight on the guaranteed portion as on ordinary commercial loans. 2. The Government introduced ECLGS 5.0 to provide guaranteed credit support to MSMEs, non-MSMEs and the airline sector facing liquidity challenges. 3. RBI has permitted a 0% risk weight on 75% of the eligible guaranteed exposure under ECLGS 5.0. Select the answer using the code given below:

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

  9. Question 9: Consider the following assertion: Certain concerns regarding ingredients used in syrup manufacturing were examined after incidents involving contaminated syrups. Which of the following pieces of information support/supports the above assertion? 1. Diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol contamination can arise when non-pharmaceutical-grade solvents are used. 2. Propylene glycol is used as a solvent in syrup manufacturing. 3. Syrups containing propylene glycol are prohibited in India. Select the answer using the code given below:

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