Quest Daily CA Quiz 23-01-2026

Quest Daily CA Quiz 23-01-2026

Test your knowledge with today's current affairs

  1. Question 1: With reference to BRICS, consider the following statements: I. It was founded in 2009 by Brazil, Russia, India and China, and South Africa. II. Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates became full - time members of BRICS in 2024 in Russia. III. Indonesia has officially joined BRICS as the 11th member effective from January 2025. How many of the statements given above is/are correct?

    • Only one
    • Only two
    • All three
    • None

  2. Question 2: Consider the following statements regarding the trends in foreign investment in India during FY 2025-26 (data up to November 2025): I. Net Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) remained negative for four consecutive months primarily due to a sharp decline in gross inflows. II. High repatriations and disinvestments by foreign companies were the major contributors to the negative Net FDI figures. III. The financial services sector and manufacturing sector were among the top recipients of gross FDI inflows. IV. Unlike FDI, Net Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI) remained consistently positive throughout the financial year 2025-26. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

  3. Question 3: Consider the following statements regarding Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose: I. He was elected as the President of the Indian National Congress twice, in 1938 at the Tripuri Session and 1939 at the Haripura Session. II. In 1939, he established the Forward Bloc outside the Indian National Congress. III. “Chalo Delhi” and “Give me blood, and I will give you freedom” are among his famous slogans. IV. Parakram Diwas is celebrated annually on 23 January to commemorate his birth anniversary. Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

    • I and II only
    • II and III only
    • I, III and IV only
    • None of the above

  4. Question 4: With reference to animal behaviours, consider the following pairs: Animals Behaviour/Actions Ants Cultivate fungus Honeybees Waggle dance Orangutans Use sticks as tools to extract insects or seeds Pufferfish Create geometric sand patterns to attract mates Elephants Mourning behaviour toward dead members Dung Beetles Navigating by Milky Way How many of the above given pairs is/are correctly matched?

    • Only three
    • Only four
    • Only five
    • All the above

  5. Question 5: The Kamal Maula Mosque–Bhojshala Temple complex is located in?

    • Uttar Pradesh
    • West Bengal
    • Bihar
    • Madhya Pradesh

  6. Question 6: Consider the following statements regarding the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI): I. It was launched by India in 2019 at the ASEAN-led East Asia Summit (EAS) in Bangkok. II. Spain is the latest member to join the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

  7. Question 7: Which of the following statements regarding the River Zambezi are correct? I. It originates in Zambia and flows through Angola, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Mozambique. II. It cuts the Tropic of Capricorn twice. III. The Batoka Gorge Hydroelectric Project is located on the River Zambezi. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

  8. Question 8: Consider the following statements: Statement I: Groundwater constitutes nearly 99% of the Earth’s liquid freshwater and provides significant social, economic, and environmental benefits, including enhancing climate resilience. Statement II: In India, groundwater forms the backbone of agriculture and drinking water supply, meeting about 62% of irrigation needs, 85% of rural drinking water demand, and 50% of urban water demand. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

    • Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II explains Statement I
    • Both Statement I and Statement II are correct but Statement II does not explain Statement I
    • Statement I is correct but Statement II is not correct
    • Statement I is not correct but Statement II is correct

  9. Question 9: Consider the following statements: I. The Northern Sea Route (NSR) is a maritime route in the Arctic Ocean that connects the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. II. The Bering Strait connects the Bering Sea and the Chukchi Sea. III. The Chukchi Sea lies south of the Bering Strait, between Alaska and Russia. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

  10. Question 10: Consider the following statements regarding the Long-Range Anti-Ship Hypersonic Glide Missile (LR-AShM): I. It is an indigenous hypersonic glide missile that differs from traditional ballistic missiles, which generally follow a predictable or fixed trajectory. II. It operates in the hypersonic regime up to Mach 10, with an average hypersonic glide speed of around Mach 5+. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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