Quest Daily CA Quiz 24-08-2026

Quest Daily CA Quiz 24-08-2026

Test your knowledge with daily current affairs

  1. Question 1: Consider the following pairs with reference to India and China border: Boundary / Line Location 1. McMahon Line Arunachal Pradesh–China 2. Line of Actual Control (LAC) India–China de facto military boundary 3. Johnson Line Aksai Chin–Ladakh region 4. Macartney–Macdonald Line Aksai Chin region Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

    • 1,2 and 3 only
    • 1,2 and 4 only
    • 2,3 and 4 only
    • 1,2,3 and 4

  2. Question 2: With reference to mRNA vaccines, consider the following statements: 1. mRNA vaccines provide genetic instructions to cells for producing a specific protein or antigen. 2. mRNA vaccines alter the DNA of the recipient's cells to produce the desired antigen. 3. The antigen produced following mRNA vaccination can stimulate an immune response. How many of the statements given above are correct?

    • 1
    • 2
    • 3
    • None

  3. Question 3: Consider the following statements regarding the geography of the West Bank and its surrounding region: 1. The West Bank lies to the west of the Jordan River. 2. The West Bank is situated between Israel and Jordan. 3. The Dead Sea forms part of the South-eastern boundary of the West Bank. 4. The Gaza Strip shares a direct land boundary with the West Bank. How many of the above given statements is/are correct?

    • 1
    • 2
    • 3
    • 4

  4. Question 4: Which of the following best explains the term “Chipflation” a term recently seen in the news?

    • A sustained increase in chip prices due to rising global demand.
    • A rapid increase in electronic goods prices driven by costly labour.
    • A prolonged increase in semiconductor prices caused by supply shortages.
    • A sharp increase in electronics prices due to higher chip costs.

  5. Question 5: With reference to the Space Liability Convention, 1972, consider the following statements: 1. It establishes liability for damage caused by space objects. 2. A launching State bears absolute liability for damage caused by its space object on the surface of the Earth. 3. It also covers damage caused by a space object to aircraft in flight. How many of the statements given above are correct?

    • 1
    • 2
    • 3
    • None

  6. Question 6: Consider the following statements about the shipbuilding sector: 1. India ranks among the top 10 countries globally in terms of shipbuilding capacity. 2. The government has formulated the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2030 with the objective of positioning India among the world’s top five shipbuilding nations. Which of the above given statements is/are incorrect?

    • 1 only
    • 2 only
    • Both 1 and 2
    • Neither 1 nor 2

  7. Question 7: Consider the following statements regarding Exercise Pitch Black 2026: 1. It was hosted by the Royal Australian Air Force. 2. The Indian Air Force participated with its Rafale aircraft. Which of the following statements is/are correct?

    • 1 only
    • 2 only
    • Both 1and 2
    • Neither 1 nor 2

  8. Question 8: Which of the following statements is correct about Lokayan 2026?

    • A transoceanic expedition of the Indian Navy’s sail training ship INS Sudarshini.
    • A coastal surveillance exercise conducted by the Indian Navy in the Indian Ocean.
    • A joint naval exercise conducted by India and Portugal in the Atlantic Ocean.
    • A maritime training programme conducted exclusively for Indian naval officers.

  9. Question 9: A farmer in a semi-arid region is experiencing declining soil fertility, increasing water requirements and greater variability in crop yields. To improve the resilience of his farming system, he considers the following measures: 1. Growing cover crops to protect the soil between cropping seasons 2. Integrating livestock with diversified crop production 3. Using micro-irrigation to improve farm-level water-use efficiency 4. Increasing soil disturbance during cultivation to improve aeration How many of the above measures are not consistent with the principles of regenerative agriculture?

    • 1
    • 2
    • 3
    • 4

  10. Question 10: With reference to National Space Day, consider the following statements: 1. National Space Day is observed on 23 August every year. 2. It commemorates the successful soft landing of Chandrayaan-I on the Moon. 3. India became the first country to achieve a soft landing on the Moon. Which one of the following conclusions based on the above statements is correct? (a) All the three statements are correct. (b) There are two correct statements, that include statement 2. (c) There is only one correct statement. (d) There is no correct statement.