Consider the following statements about the Exclusive Economic Zones under UNCLOS: Statement I: Foreign vessels do not have the right to exercise navigation within India’s EEZ. Statement-II: India has sovereign rights over the exploration and exploitation of natural resources within its EEZ. Which one of the following is correct with respect to 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

Consider the following statements about the Satkosia Tiger Reserve: 1. It is located in the state of West Bengal, and spread over the alluvial tracts of Ganga. 2. The river Hoogly flows through the valleys in the middle of the Reserve. 3. It is the meeting point of two biogeographic regions of India, the Deccan Peninsula and the Eastern Ghats. Which one of the following conclusions based on the above statements is correct?

All the three statements are correct.

There are two correct statements, that include statement 2.

There is only one correct statement.

'X' was explaining the Gaganyaan mission and its crew module to 'Y'. 'X' stated that the crew module is designed to carry astronauts to space and provide a habitable environment during the mission. 'Y' argued that the crew module is primarily meant for re-entry and recovery and that the Service Module provides the major systems required for sustaining the crew during the mission. 'X' was not convinced. Based on the above, select the correct conclusion from the options given below: (a) 'X' is correct because the Crew Module independently contains all propulsion and service systems required throughout the mission. (b) 'Y' is correct because the Crew Module is the habitable spacecraft element, while the Service Module supports it with propulsion, power and other essential systems. (c) The views of both 'X' and 'Y' are correct. (d) The view of neither 'X' nor 'Y' is correct.

'X' is correct because the Crew Module independently contains all propulsion and service systems required throughout the mission.

'Y' is correct because the Crew Module is the habitable spacecraft element, while the Service Module supports it with propulsion, power and other essential systems.

The views of both 'X' and 'Y' are correct.

The view of neither 'X' nor 'Y' is correct.

Quest Daily CA Quiz 21-08-2026

2026-08-21

Test your knowledge with daily current affairs

Question 1: With reference to the Index of Core Industries (ICI), consider the following industries: 1. Coal 2. Iron ore 3. Steel 4. Textiles 5. Food Processing 6. Refinery Products 7. Cement 8. Electricity How many of the above are not part of the Index of Core Industries?
- 1
- 2
- 3
- None
Question 2: Recently, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) partnered with PhonePe to strengthen PM GatiShakti through the use of granular data intelligence. In this context, which of the following is not an example of granular data intelligence? (a) Using district-wise annual averages to determine the overall economic performance of a State. (b) Analysing individual transaction-level data and precise location information to identify spatial patterns in economic activity. (c) Combining high-resolution geospatial and location-based data to identify micro-level patterns useful for infrastructure planning. (d) Using individualised, time-stamped data points to support precise decisions on logistics and infrastructure networks.
Question 3: Consider the following statements regarding post-facto Environmental Clearance (EC): I. The requirement of prior Environmental Clearance is intended to assess the potential environmental consequences of a project before its implementation. II. Granting Environmental Clearance after commencement of a project can address the environmental consequences associated with the project, but does not alter the significance of the requirement of prior approval. III. The practice of permitting environmental appraisal after commencement of a project is consistent with the preventive approach underlying environmental regulation. Which of the following inferences can be drawn from the above statements? 1. Statement I highlights the preventive character of the Environmental Clearance framework. 2. Statement II indicates that subsequent environmental assessment and prior Environmental Clearance serve identical regulatory purposes. 3. Statement III indicates that post-facto appraisal is compatible with the precautionary approach to environmental governance. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- 1 only
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1 and 3 only
Question 4: Consider the following statements about the Exclusive Economic Zones under UNCLOS: Statement I: Foreign vessels do not have the right to exercise navigation within India’s EEZ. Statement-II: India has sovereign rights over the exploration and exploitation of natural resources within its EEZ. Which one of the following is correct with respect to 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
Question 5: Consider the following military exercises: 1. Dharma Guardian 2. JIMEX 3. Veer Guardian How many of the above-mentioned defence exercises are conducted between India and Japan?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Question 6: Consider the following statements about the Satkosia Tiger Reserve: 1. It is located in the state of West Bengal, and spread over the alluvial tracts of Ganga. 2. The river Hoogly flows through the valleys in the middle of the Reserve. 3. It is the meeting point of two biogeographic regions of India, the Deccan Peninsula and the Eastern Ghats. Which one of the following conclusions based on the above statements is correct?
- All the three statements are correct.
- There are two correct statements, that include statement 2.
- There is only one correct statement.
- There is no correct statement.
Question 7: 'X' was explaining the Gaganyaan mission and its crew module to 'Y'. 'X' stated that the crew module is designed to carry astronauts to space and provide a habitable environment during the mission. 'Y' argued that the crew module is primarily meant for re-entry and recovery and that the Service Module provides the major systems required for sustaining the crew during the mission. 'X' was not convinced. Based on the above, select the correct conclusion from the options given below: (a) 'X' is correct because the Crew Module independently contains all propulsion and service systems required throughout the mission. (b) 'Y' is correct because the Crew Module is the habitable spacecraft element, while the Service Module supports it with propulsion, power and other essential systems. (c) The views of both 'X' and 'Y' are correct. (d) The view of neither 'X' nor 'Y' is correct.
- 'X' is correct because the Crew Module independently contains all propulsion and service systems required throughout the mission.
- 'Y' is correct because the Crew Module is the habitable spacecraft element, while the Service Module supports it with propulsion, power and other essential systems.
- The views of both 'X' and 'Y' are correct.
- The view of neither 'X' nor 'Y' is correct.
Question 8: With reference to the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Act, 2026, consider the following statements: 1. It extends the protection under Section 3 of the 1971 Act to the National Song, Vande Mataram. 2. It makes intentionally preventing the singing of Vande Mataram a punishable offence. 3. It also covers causing disturbance to an assembly engaged in singing the National Song. How many of the statements given above are correct?
- 1
- 2
- 3
- None
Question 9: Consider the following situation: A country has substantial government-held data, but its AI ecosystem faces three major constraints: datasets are difficult to discover, data maintained by different institutions follow inconsistent standards, and data custodians are reluctant to share information because of privacy and governance concerns. Which combination of measures would most directly address these constraints? 1. Creation of a common platform for discovering AI-ready datasets 2. Uniform data-access rules across all major sectors, regardless of the nature of the data. 3. Data harmonisation and interoperability standards 4. Privacy-preserving mechanisms for data exchange Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- 1,2 and 3
- 1,3 and 4
- 2,3 and 4
- 1,2,3 and 4

Quest Daily CA Quiz 21-08-2026

Question 1: With reference to the Index of Core Industries (ICI), consider the following industries: 1. Coal 2. Iron ore 3. Steel 4. Textiles 5. Food Processing 6. Refinery Products 7. Cement 8. Electricity How many of the above are not part of the Index of Core Industries?

Question 5: Consider the following military exercises: 1. Dharma Guardian 2. JIMEX 3. Veer Guardian How many of the above-mentioned defence exercises are conducted between India and Japan?