Quest Daily CA Quiz 24-02-2026

Quest Daily CA Quiz 24-02-2026

Test your knowledge with today's current affairs

  1. Question 1: The terms Linear No-Threshold (LNT) model and the ALARA principle, recently in news, are related to:

    • Climate change mitigation strategies under the Paris Agreement
    • Risk assessment and regulatory framework for ionising radiation exposure
    • International trade rules governing nuclear fuel supply
    • Bioethics guidelines for gene-editing technologies

  2. Question 2: Consider the following statements: Statement I: A reduction in a country’s holdings of US Treasury securities implies that it is decreasing its exposure to US government debt and may be diversifying its foreign exchange reserves. Statement II: US Treasury securities are considered among the safest and most liquid financial assets because they are backed by the US government and are widely used as global benchmark instruments. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

    • 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: I. The National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT) is an autonomous scientific society under the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India. II. NIELIT has been granted the status of “Deemed-to-be University” by the Ministry of Education. III. The proposed Quantum & AI University campus in Amaravati will function as a completely independent central university outside the NIELIT framework. IV. The Amaravati campus will focus on domains such as Quantum Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Communication, and High-Performance Computing. How many of the statements given above are correct?

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

  4. Question 4: Consider the following statements: Statement I: Apple is a temperate fruit crop predominantly cultivated in the Himalayan region of India. Statement II: Apple cultivation requires adequate chilling hours, cool winters and well-drained loamy soil. Statement III: States such as Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand are major producers of apples 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

  5. Question 5: With reference to Nanjangud Rasabale bananas, consider the following statements: I. They are cultivated in the Kodagu region of Karnataka along the banks of the Kapila River. II. It has been accorded a Geographical Indication (GI) tag. III. Its distinctive aroma and taste are attributed to the alluvial black soil of the region. How many of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

  6. Question 6: Consider the following countries: I. Lebanon II. Syria III. Yemen IV. Jordan V. Egypt VI. Saudi Arabia How many of the above-mentioned countries share a land border with Israel?

    • Only two
    • Only three
    • Only four
    • Only five

  7. Question 7: Takeshima Island is disputed between which of the following countries?

    • Japan and South Korea
    • North Korea and South Korea
    • Japan and North Korea
    • Russia and China

  8. Question 8: With reference to C. Rajagopalachari, consider the following statements: I. He was the last Governor-General of independent India. II. He played a major role in leading the Vedaranyam Salt Satyagraha. III. He was a member of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

  9. Question 9: With reference to Iridium, consider the following statements: I. It is a hard and brittle metal, the least reactive element and belongs to the platinum group metals (PGM’s). II. It is widely used in health sector for treating cancer. III. It is mixed with sodium to produce alloys used in pen tips and compass bearings. How many of the statements given above is/are correct?

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