Quest Daily CA Quiz 18-02-2026

Quest Daily CA Quiz 18-02-2026

Test your knowledge with today's current affairs

  1. Question 1: Consider the following statements with regard to Bharat-VISTAAR Statement I: It is an AI-powered Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) designed to provide farmers with weather forecasts and information on government schemes through voice and text interfaces. Statement II: In Phase-1, Bharat-VISTAAR integrates services such as weather data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), market prices from AgMarkNet, pest surveillance through the National Pest Surveillance System (NPSS). Statement III: Bharat-VISTAAR is accessible only through smartphones and mobile applications and cannot be accessed via basic feature phones. 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

  2. Question 2: With reference to the India–AI Impact Summit 2026, consider the following statements: I. It is the first global AI summit hosted in the Global South, with a focus on translating AI deliberations into development-oriented outcomes aligned with the IndiaAI Mission and Digital India. II. The summit is anchored on three foundational principles called Sutras and structured around seven Chakras, which together aim to promote multilateral cooperation for inclusive, safe, and sustainable deployment of AI. III. The India–AI Impact Expo 2026, organised by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, showcases AI applications largely limited to experimental research and pilot-stage innovations. IV. The flagship Global Impact Challenges of the Summit include AI for ALL, AI by HER, and YUVAi, which aim to promote scalable AI solutions, women-led AI innovation, and youth participation. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

  3. Question 3: Which of the following are envisaged under the Right to Life and Personal Liberty in the Constitution of India? I. Right against solitary confinement II. Right to a clean and healthy environment III. Right to menstrual health and hygiene IV. Right against self-incrimination Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

  4. Question 4: 5. Consider the following statements regarding the Royal Indian Navy (RIN) Revolt of 1946: I. The revolt began at HMIS Talwar in Bombay as a hunger strike by naval ratings protesting against poor service conditions and racial discrimination. II. The uprising was confined to a few shore establishments in Bombay, which neither involved armed naval ships nor spread beyond the western coast of India. III. The immediate trigger for the revolt was the arrest of Indian National Army (INA) officers and the announcement of their trials at the Red Fort. How many of the statements given above are correct?

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

  5. Question 5: With reference to the Indus Valley Civilisation (IVC), consider the following statements: I. The Indus Valley Civilisation was predominantly urban in character, with planned cities featuring grid-pattern streets and advanced drainage systems. II. Iron was widely used by the people of the Civilization for tools and weapons. III. Dockyard facilities have been discovered at Lothal, indicating maritime trade contacts. IV. The people of the Civilisation had domesticated the horse extensively. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

  6. Question 6: Consider the following statements with regard to Circular Economy in Agriculture sector: I. Establishing Custom Hiring Centres (CHCs) for in-situ crop residue management under the Crop Residue Management (CRM) scheme. II. Promoting compressed biogas (CBG) plants under the GOBARdhan initiative to convert dung and crop residues into energy and organic manure. III. Expanding institutional credit through the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) to develop post-harvest storage and processing infrastructure. IV. Diverting biodegradable agricultural waste to sanitary landfills equipped with methane-capture systems for energy recovery. Which of the above policy measures would be most appropriate for achieving the objective of the Circular Economy in agriculture?

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

  7. Question 7: Consider the following tribes: I. Jarawa II. Onge III. Korku IV. Shompen V. Nyishi How many of the above tribes are not found in the Nicobar Islands?

    • Only one
    • Only two
    • Only four
    • All the five

  8. Question 8: With reference to the Thwaites Glacier, consider the following statements: I. It is located in the West Antarctica region II. The glacier drains into the Amundsen Sea. III. It is a fragile region that is grounded on bedrock that slopes upward toward the interior of Antarctica. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

  9. Question 9: Consider the following statements in the context of Exercise MILAN; I. t is a biennial multilateral naval exercise hosted by the Indian Navy in the Bay of Bengal region. II. It was first conducted in 1995 and initially included only the navies of the ASEAN countries. III. The primary objective of the exercise is to enhance interoperability and maritime cooperation among participating navies. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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