Consider the following statements regarding the World Circular Economy Forum: 1. The World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) 2026 is being held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, marking the first time the forum has been hosted in South Asia. 2. The forum is being jointly organised by the Central Pollution Control Board and the Finnish Innovation Fund, Sitra, among other partners. 3. A circular economy aims to keep materials and products in use for as long as possible, in contrast to a linear "take-make-dispose" economic model. Which one of the following conclusions based on the above statements is correct?

All three statements are correct, and together they describe an India-led consensus mechanism established under the World Trade Organization.

All three statements are correct, describing India's hosting of a global forum for the transition to a regenerative, resource-efficient economic model.

Only statements 1 and 3 are correct; the forum is organised solely by the Government of India, without any international partner.

None of the statements is correct.

Consider the following statements: I. India has historically opposed the insertion of plurilateral agreements, that is, agreements negotiated among only a subset of members, into the World Trade Organization's binding rulebook. II. In September 2026, India circulated a set of "guiding principles" proposing conditions, or safeguards, under which plurilateral agreements could be accommodated within the WTO framework. III. Statement II reflects an unconditional embrace of plurilateral deals by India, effectively abandoning the consensus-based, single-undertaking character of the WTO for all future negotiations. Which one of the following best describes the relationship between the above statements?

Statement I provides the background against which the shift in Statement II should be read, while Statement III overstates that shift, since India's proposal sets conditional safeguards rather than unconditional acceptance.

Statement III correctly summarises Statement II, while Statement I is factually incorrect.

Statements I and II are both incorrect, which makes Statement III irrelevant.

There is no logical relationship among the three statements.

Quest Daily CA Quiz 17-09-2026

2026-09-17

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Question 1: With reference to online learning platforms run by the Government of India, consider the following pairs : List-I (Platform) A. TAPAS B. SWAYAM C. iGOT Karmayogi D. DIKSHA List-II (Nodal Ministry / Agency) 1. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (National Institute of Social Defence) 2. Ministry of Education 3. Department of Personnel and Training (Mission Karmayogi) 4. National Council of Educational Research and Training Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
- A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
- A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4
- A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3
Question 2: Consider the following statements regarding the recently inaugurated SPROUT facility: 1. SPROUT stands for "SpeedSeed Phenotyping and Resource Optimization for Unified Trait Analysis". 2. It has been set up at the ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi. 3. It is a season-independent, controlled-environment facility for high-throughput phenotyping, with a major initial focus on chickpea. How many of the above statements are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Question 3: Consider the following statements regarding SpeedSeed technology: 1. "SpeedSeed", a technology developed by the National Institute of Plant Genome Research, can reduce the generation cycle of chickpea to approximately 40 days. 2. Speed breeding techniques rely solely on extending the photoperiod and lowering temperature, and do not involve any manipulation of seed germination stages. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Question 4: With reference to bodies and platforms associated with scientific research in India, match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List-I A. Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) B. CSIR-NIScPR C. SARAL AI D. Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) List-II 1. Now functions as a division subsumed within ANRF 2. Apex body for funding, coordinating and promoting research across disciplines 3. Institute for science communication and policy research 4. AI-based platform converting research papers into videos, podcasts and similar accessible formats
- A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1
- A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
- A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1
- A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4
Question 5: With reference to saint-poets of the Bhakti movement, match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List-I (Saint) A. Sant Malukdas B. Sant Tukaram C. Sant Kabir D. Guru Nanak List-II (Region/Tradition) 1. Kada, near Prayagraj; Ramanandi Sampradaya; devotee of Lord Rama 2. Dehu, Maharashtra; Varkari tradition; devotee of Vitthal 3. Varanasi; Nirguna Bhakti tradition 4. Punjab; founder of Sikhism
- A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
- A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
- A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4
- A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
Question 6: Consider the following statements regarding the World Circular Economy Forum: 1. The World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) 2026 is being held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, marking the first time the forum has been hosted in South Asia. 2. The forum is being jointly organised by the Central Pollution Control Board and the Finnish Innovation Fund, Sitra, among other partners. 3. A circular economy aims to keep materials and products in use for as long as possible, in contrast to a linear "take-make-dispose" economic model. Which one of the following conclusions based on the above statements is correct?
- All three statements are correct, and together they describe an India-led consensus mechanism established under the World Trade Organization.
- All three statements are correct, describing India's hosting of a global forum for the transition to a regenerative, resource-efficient economic model.
- Only statements 1 and 3 are correct; the forum is organised solely by the Government of India, without any international partner.
- None of the statements is correct.
Question 7: With reference to India's carbon market and green credit architecture, consider the following statements: 1. The Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) was notified under the Energy Conservation (Amendment) Act, 2022, and is administered by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency. 2. Under the CCTS, the offset mechanism is meant for non-obligated entities, including agricultural projects, unlike the compliance mechanism, which applies to obligated industrial sectors. 3. The Green Credit Programme, administered by the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education, is identical to the CCTS and issues the same tradable certificate. Which of the statements given above are correct?
- 1 and 2 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1,2 and 3
Question 8: Consider the following statements: I. India has historically opposed the insertion of plurilateral agreements, that is, agreements negotiated among only a subset of members, into the World Trade Organization's binding rulebook. II. In September 2026, India circulated a set of "guiding principles" proposing conditions, or safeguards, under which plurilateral agreements could be accommodated within the WTO framework. III. Statement II reflects an unconditional embrace of plurilateral deals by India, effectively abandoning the consensus-based, single-undertaking character of the WTO for all future negotiations. Which one of the following best describes the relationship between the above statements?
- Statement I provides the background against which the shift in Statement II should be read, while Statement III overstates that shift, since India's proposal sets conditional safeguards rather than unconditional acceptance.
- Statement III correctly summarises Statement II, while Statement I is factually incorrect.
- Statements I and II are both incorrect, which makes Statement III irrelevant.
- There is no logical relationship among the three statements.
Question 9: With reference to the India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI): 1. The India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI) is released by NITI Aayog in collaboration with WRI India. 2. The index tracks and scores States/UTs on their readiness for electric mobility, covering transport electrification, charging infrastructure and EV research and innovation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Question 10: Consider the following statements: 1. Under the Constitution, "regulation of mines and mineral development" falls under the Union List, while States may tax mineral rights under the State List, subject to any limitation Parliament may impose by law. 2. The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2026 followed the Supreme Court's nine-judge Bench ruling in the Mineral Area Development Authority case, which had held that States do not possess the power to tax mineral rights. 3. The 2026 Act inserts a provision restricting States from imposing any tax, cess or levy on mineral rights or mineral-bearing land, except in accordance with conditions prescribed by the Central Government. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 and 3 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1 only
- 1, 2 and 3