Quest Daily CA Quiz 20-03-2026

Quest Daily CA Quiz 20-03-2026

Test your knowledge with today's current affairs

  1. Question 1: With reference to the findings of the report ‘Levels and Trends in Child Mortality’, consider the following statements: I. Since 2000, global under-5 mortality has declined by more than half, but the rate of reduction has slowed after 2015. II. In 2024, infectious diseases were the leading cause of death among newborns globally. III. Sub-Saharan Africa accounts for more than half of the global under-5 child deaths. IV. India’s Neonatal Mortality Rate (NMR) declined from 57 per 1,000 live births in 1990 to 17 in 2024. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

  2. Question 2: Consider the following statements: Xi-cc-plus can be a tool to: I. Validate Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD) II. Improve understanding of the strong nuclear force III. Provide insights into tetraquarks and pentaquarks Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

  3. Question 3: With reference to the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana (BHAVYA), consider the following statements: I. It was developed under the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan II. Industrial parks of 100 to 1,000 acres will be developed under the scheme. Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

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

  4. Question 4: With reference to World Water Day 2026, consider the following statements: I. The theme for the year 2026 is “Where water flows, equality grows”. II. It marks the release of the UN World Water Development Report 2026, published by UNESCO. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

  5. Question 5: Which of the following are the salient features of the Flag Code of India, 2002? I. The National Flag may be made of hand-spun, hand-woven, or machine-made materials such as cotton, polyester, wool, silk, or khadi. II. The National Flag may be displayed both during the day and at night when flown in open or on a private residence. III. The National Flag must maintain a ratio of length to width of 3:2 and should occupy a position of honour when displayed. IV. The National Flag can be flown only by public officials on Independence Day and Republic Day. How many of the above statements are incorrect?

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

  6. Question 6: ‘Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs)’ best refers to which one of the following situations?

    • A mechanism for the government to directly fund infrastructure projects through budgetary allocations
    • A special fund that lets investors invest in big infrastructure projects
    • A mechanism that allows investors to participate in income-generating real estate through small investments.
    • A regulatory framework to monitor foreign direct investment in the infrastructure sector.

  7. Question 7: Consider the following statements: Statement I: India’s bioeconomy grew from USD 10 billion (2014) to USD 195 billion (2025), contributing around 5% to GDP. Statement II: The BioE3 Policy focuses on promoting sustainable biomanufacturing and innovation in areas such as climate-resilient agriculture and bio-based chemicals. Statement III: The Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) functions as a regulatory body overseeing biotechnology patents in India. 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

  8. Question 8: Consider the following statements: Statement I: India accounted for remittance inflows of about $135.4 billion in FY25, contributing to over 10% of its total current account receipts Statement II: The United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 10(c) aims to reduce global remittance transaction costs to less than 3% by 2030, 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