Quest Daily CA Quiz 18-03-2026

Quest Daily CA Quiz 18-03-2026

Test your knowledge with today's current affairs

  1. Question 1: Which of the following vaccines are covered under the Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP)? I. Diphtheria, Pertussis and Tetanus (DPT) II. Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccine III. Hepatitis B IV. Rotavirus Vaccine (RVV) V. Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) VI. Japanese Encephalitis (JE) Vaccine Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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

  2. Question 2: Consider the following statements: Statement I: A nine-judge Bench of the Supreme Court of India is examining the scope of the term ‘industry’ under Section 2(j) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. Statement II: Activities such as social welfare schemes and enterprises undertaken by government departments are not considered as ‘industry’ under any circumstances. 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, but 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

  3. Question 3: Consider the following statements regarding the February 2026 Bulletin of the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS): I. The urban unemployment rate declined to 6.6 per cent. II. The overall Worker Population Ratio (WPR) has decreased marginally compared to the last month. III. The report indicated a marginal improvement in female labour force participation. IV. Rural unemployment declined to 4.2 per cent, while urban unemployment remained unchanged How many of the statements given above are correct?

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

  4. Question 4: Identify the incorrect statement about the ‘Bharat Taxi’ initiative in the news in recent times:

    • It is a cooperative-led ride-hailing platform registered under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002.
    • The platform follows a zero-commission model with direct earnings to drivers.
    • The initiative offers a multilingual interface, real-time tracking, and ‘Sarthi Didi’ for safety and inclusivity.
    • None of the above

  5. Question 5: Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna (BHAVYA) is implemented by the

    • NITI Aayog
    • National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation Limited
    • National Technical Manpower Information System
    • National Development Council (NDC)

  6. Question 6: Consider the following statements: I. The year 2026 is recognised as the ‘International Year of the Woman Farmer’ by the United Nations through the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) II. The Agriculture Insurance Company of India Limited (AIC) has launched the Krishi Sakhi Initiative to empower women farmers and work towards achieving inclusive growth. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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

  7. Question 7: Consider the following statements regarding the Appropriation Bill: I. It is mentioned under Article 114 of the Indian Constitution. II. It is introduced in the Lok Sabha after the Budget is discussed and the Demands for Grants are approved. III. The Rajya Sabha can discuss and recommend changes to the bill and must return it to the Lok Sabha within 14 days. IV. The President of India has the final authority to decide whether an amendment is admissible, and the decision is binding How many of the above statements are correct?

    • One only
    • Two only
    • Three only
    • All the four

  8. Question 8: Consider the following statements: I. The Supreme Court recognised maternity leave as a basic human right and urged legal recognition of paternity leave. II. Under the Code on Social Security 2020, a woman adopting a child below 3 months of age is entitled to 12 weeks of maternity benefit from the date of adoption. III. Every establishment, irrespective of the number of employees, must provide a crèche facility under the Code on Social Security Act, 2020 How many of the above statements are correct?

    • Only one
    • Only two
    • All the three
    • None

  9. Question 9: Consider the following statements: Statement I: Global pesticide toxicity is increasingly driven by India, China, Brazil and the United States, contributing more than half of the total toxicity burden. Statement II: “Total Applied Toxicity” (TAT) measures pesticide impact by combining the quantity used with its harmful effects on different species. Statement III: Only Argentina is on track to achieve the target of halving pesticide risks by 2030 under the Global Biodiversity Framework. 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