Quest Daily CA Quiz 24-06-2026

Quest Daily CA Quiz 24-06-2026

Test your knowledge with today's current affairs

  1. Question 1: Consider the following pairs: List Description 1. Thermobaric bomb Carries fuel particles, which mix with atmospheric oxygen and then ignite. 2. Dumb Bombs Unguided free-fall bombs that follow a ballistic trajectory. 3. Dirty Bombs A conventional explosive device combined with radioactive material How many of the above pairs are not correctly matched?

    • Only one
    • Only two
    • All three
    • None
  2. Question 2: With reference to India’s critical minerals strategy, consider the following statements: 1. Lithium, cobalt and nickel have been officially included in India’s list of ‘critical minerals. 2. India has recently begun commercial-scale domestic production of lithium. 3. The KABIL initiative aims to secure critical mineral assets in foreign countries for India’s supply chain needs. How many of the statements given above are correct?

    • One only
    • Two only
    • All three
    • None
  3. Question 3: Consider the following crops: 1. Maize 2. Sugarcane 3. Sorghum 4. Millets How many of the above are C4 plants?

    • Only one
    • Only two
    • Only three
    • All four
  4. Question 4: Consider the following statements about Padma Awards: 1. They are traditionally announced on the eve of Independence Day each year. 2. The award seeks to recognise achievements in all fields of activity or disciplines where an element of public service is involved. 3. Government servants, except doctors and scientists, are generally not eligible for Padma Awards. 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.
  5. Question 5: Consider the following statements about the Vandematram song: Statement I: Only the first two stanzas of the song were officially adopted by the Government of India. Statement II: The later stanzas contain strong religious imagery. 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
  6. Question 6: Mr X is undertaking the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra through the Lipulekh Pass route. Consider the following places: 1. Kalapani 2. Lake Mansarovar 3. Lipulekh Pass 4. Mount Kailash What is the correct sequence in which he would encounter the above places while travelling from India towards Tibet (China)?

    • 1 → 3 → 2 → 4
    • 1 → 3 → 4 → 2
    • 3 → 1 → 2 → 4
    • 1 → 2 → 3 → 4
  7. Question 7: Which one of the following is the world's fastest supercomputer, reaching an unprecedented speed of 2,198 petaflops (2.19 exaflops) on the LINPACK benchmark?

    • LineShine
    • El Capitan
    • Frontier
    • Param Shivay
  8. Question 8: Consider the following statements with reference to Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, 2000: 1. It authorises the Central Government to direct the blocking of online information on grounds such as sovereignty and integrity of India, national security, public order, and prevention of cognizable offences. 2. In Shreya Singhal v. Union of India, the Supreme Court declared Section 69A unconstitutional for infringing the freedom of speech and expression guaranteed under Article 19(1)(a). 3. Orders issued under Section 69A are governed by prescribed procedural safeguards, including a review mechanism. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    • 1 and 2 only
    • 2 and 3 only
    • 1 and 3 only
    • 1,2 and 3
  9. Question 9: Consider the following statements: I. The Perform, Achieve and Trade (PAT) scheme focuses on improving energy efficiency in energy-intensive sectors. II. The Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) aims to reduce emission intensity in selected industrial sectors. The above statements have been associated with which of the following? 1. Market-based mechanisms are being used as part of India's industrial emission reduction efforts. 2. Benchmarking and performance-based incentives can influence industrial energy use. Select the answer using the code given below:

    • 1 only
    • 2 only
    • Both 1 and 2
    • Neither 1 nor 2
  10. Question 10: Consider the following statements: Statement I: Special measures to attract FCNR(B) deposits reduce volatility in the domestic foreign exchange market. Statement II: Higher foreign currency inflows improve the supply of foreign exchange in the economy. Statement III: A better balance between demand and supply of foreign exchange eases exchange rate pressures. Which one of the following is correct with respect to 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 are correct