Quest Daily CA Quiz 22-04-2026

Quest Daily CA Quiz 22-04-2026

Test your knowledge with today's current affairs

  1. Question 1: With reference to the recently announced 3D chip packaging unit in Bhubaneswar, consider the following statements: I. The project will be implemented under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM). II. The unit will utilise glass-based substrates, and the primary focus is on 3D heterogeneous integration (3DHI) modules. III. The facility will address the limitations of Moore’s Law. How many of the statements given above are correct?

    • Only one
    • Only two
    • All three
    • None

  2. Question 2: Consider the following statements: Statement I: The legality of the US naval blockade and the subsequent seizure of the Iranian vessel hinges on the legal "status" of the conflict (Wartime vs. Peacetime). Statement II: Under the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), a sovereign state’s military can exercise the "right of visit" and forcibly board a merchant vessel to enforce unilateral economic sanctions during peacetime. Statement III: According to the San Remo Manual and US naval doctrine, an enemy merchant vessel that resists a search warning during an active armed conflict loses its civilian immunity and becomes a valid military target. 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 I and Statement II are correct and Statement I explains Statement II
    • Only one of the Statements II and III is correct and that explains Statement I
    • Neither Statement II nor Statement III is correct

  3. Question 3: Which among the following Central Asian rulers introduced the Tulguma system of warfare and the effective use of gunpowder artillery to the Indian subcontinent during the early 16th century?

    • Timur
    • Ibrahim Lodi
    • Zahiruddin Muhammad
    • Rana Sanga

  4. Question 4: Consider the following statements: I. The Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968, provides an explicit mechanism for the Speaker or Chairman to dissolve an inquiry committee if the concerned judge resigns. II. The Constitution of India empowers Parliament to enact laws regulating the investigation into the misbehaviour of a judge and the presentation of an address for their removal. III. In the Sub-Committee on Judicial Accountability vs. Union of India (1991), the Supreme Court held that the investigative stage of the removal process is judicial in character. IV. As per the Judges (Inquiry) Rules, 1969, an inquiry committee must cease its proceedings if the respondent judge refuses to appear or participate. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

  5. Question 5: Consider the following statements: I. The India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS) is the official institutional platform established to promote South-South cooperation between India and the African Union. II. The first India-Africa Forum Summit was held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, focusing primarily on infrastructure development and maritime security. III. The 2015 New Delhi Summit marked a significant shift in diplomatic outreach, seeing participation from all 54 African nations for the first time. IV. Under the IAFS framework, India’s developmental assistance has transitioned from traditional donor-recipient models toward direct Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and industrial partnerships. How many of the statements given above are correct?

    • Only two
    • Only three
    • All four
    • None

  6. Question 6: With reference to “The psychosocial working environment” report, consider the following statements: I. Long working hours and job insecurity are estimated to result in an annual loss of over 1% of the global GDP. II. According to the report, more than half of the global workforce has experienced at least one form of violence in their working life. III. The report identifies cardiovascular diseases and mental disorders as the primary health conditions linked to work-related psychosocial risk factors. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

  7. Question 7: Which of the following factors/channels are identified as posing "upside risks" to inflation and "downside risks" to growth in India during a conflict in West Asia? I. Supply chain disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz II. High import dependence on fertilisers and natural gas III. Fluctuations in inward remittances from the diaspora IV. Cost-push pressure from elevated crude oil prices Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

  8. Question 8: Why does the Government propose to implement ‘Market Coupling’ in the Indian electricity sector?

    • To allow individual power exchanges to determine independent market-clearing prices for competitive bidding.
    • To combine bids from all power exchanges to determine a single, uniform market-clearing price and maximise economic surplus.
    • To mandate that all renewable energy must be sold at a price lower than thermal power across all regions.
    • To eliminate the role of the Grid Controller of India in the physical transmission of electricity.

  9. Question 9: Consider the following statements: I. The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries account for more than 50% of India's urea imports and 40% of its Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) imports. II. Due to the high sensitivity of the Green Revolution model to chemical inputs, fertilisers are considered the primary backbone of India's food security. III. India has recently diversified its sourcing of ammonia and DAP (Di-ammonium Phosphate) to Morocco and Jordan. Identify the correct answer from the Codes given below:

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