Quest Daily CA Quiz 25-08-2026

Quest Daily CA Quiz 25-08-2026

Test your knowledge with daily current affairs

  1. Question 1: With reference to strategic and technical cooperation between India and Russia, consider the following defence and energy initiatives: 1. Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant 2. BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile 3. Sukhoi Su-30MKI Fighter Aircraft 4. INS Vikramaditya Aircraft Carrier How many of the above projects were developed or acquired by India with Russian cooperation?

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

  2. Question 2: With reference to the Makkah (Mecca) Joint Defence Agreement signed in August 2026, consider the following countries: 1. Saudi Arabia 2. Türkiye 3. Iran 4. Pakistan 5. Egypt Which of the following countries listed above are original signatory members of the agreement?

    • 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
    • 1, 2 and 4 only
    • 3, 4 and 5 only
    • 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

  3. Question 3: Which of the following statements regarding the geographical distribution and quality of coal in India is/are correct? 1. Gondwana coal constitutes over 98% of India’s total reserves and is predominantly bituminous and sub-bituminous. 2. Tertiary coal deposits in India are older than Gondwana deposits and are characterised by low sulfur content. 3. Coking coal, critical for steel manufacturing, is primarily imported because domestic reserves are mostly non-coking coal with high ash content. Select the correct answer using the code below:

    • Question 4: Consider the following technologies: 1. Conventional selective breeding 2. Genetic engineering 3. Hybridisation 4. Marker-assisted selection 5. Transgenesis How many of the above can be used to develop crops that are classified as non-Genetically Modified Organisms?

      • 2
      • 3
      • 4
      • 5

    • Question 5: A State government modifies the implementation of a national welfare programme to suit its demographic and geographical conditions, while continuing to meet the broad objectives and funding requirements agreed upon with the Union Government. This arrangement most appropriately reflects which of the following principles of the Indian Constitution? (a) Competitive federalism (b) Cooperative federalism (c) Dual federalism (d) Unitary federalism

      • Competitive federalism
      • Cooperative federalism
      • Dual federalism
      • Unitary federalism

    • Question 6: Consider the following statements regarding India - Japan relations: 1. India and Japan are members of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad). 2. India and Japan cooperate in the field of high-speed rail infrastructure between Mumbai and Delhi Project. 3. Japan has been involved in India's Dedicated Freight Corridor projects through development assistance. 4. Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is primarily responsible for promoting Japanese exports and imports. How many of the above statements is/are correct?

      • 1
      • 2
      • 3
      • 4

    • Question 7: With reference to United Payment Interface, consider the following statements: 1. The Unified Payments Interface (UPI), developed by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), has emerged as a cornerstone of India’s digital payments revolution. 2. Today, UPI is accepted in more than 10 countries, but it has no reach in any European country. Which of the above given statements is/are correct?

      • 1 only
      • 2 only
      • Both 1 and 2
      • Neither1 nor 2

    • Question 8: Which of the following are among the parameters associated with the SEBI Information Technology Resilience Index (ITRI)? 1. Availability 2. Security 3. Business continuity 4. Scalability 5. Fiscal sustainability Select the correct answer using the code below:

      • 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
      • 1, 2 and 5 only
      • 3, 4 and 5 only
      • 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

    • Question 9: With reference to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), consider the following statements: 1. It is the only legally binding international agreement that explicitly links environment and development to sustainable land management. 2. The UNCCD was introduced by the recommendations of the 1992 Rio Earth Summit (UNCED). 3. Unlike other Rio Conventions like the UNFCCC and CBD (biodiversity), the UNCCD was born out of the specific demand from African nations. 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.

    • Question 10: With reference to Ujjain in ancient India, consider the following statements: 1. Ujjain was an important city of the ancient Avanti Mahajanapada. 2. It was located on the river banks of Sipra, which is a tributary of the Son River. 3. Ujjain was located on important trade routes connecting Uttarapatha and Dakshinapatha in India. How many of the statements given above are correct?

      • 1
      • 2
      • 3
      • None