Quest Daily CA Quiz 26-08-2026

Quest Daily CA Quiz 26-08-2026

Test your knowledge with daily current affairs

  1. Question 1: Consider the following statements regarding maize cultivation in India: 1. Maize is predominantly a kharif crop in India, but it is also cultivated during rabi and zaid seasons. 2. Unlike wheat and rice, maize is largely insensitive to photoperiod 3. It is water-intensive, like rice. 4. The Portuguese introduced this to the Indian subcontinent. Which one of the following conclusions based on the above statements is correct?

    • There are four correct statements.
    • There is only one correct statement, that is statement 2.
    • There are two correct statements, that include statement 1.
    • There is no correct statement.

  2. Question 2: Consider the following statements about GENESIS EIR 3.0: 1. It is a flagship program by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs that offers financial assistance along with mentorship and incubation support for early-stage tech innovators. 2. The proposed innovation under this scheme should be in emerging technologies in the Electronics and IT domain. Which of the above given statements is/are correct?

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

  3. Question 3: Which of the following best explains the term Escape Velocity? (a) The minimum velocity required by an object to enter a stable circular orbit around a celestial body. (b) The minimum velocity required by an object to overcome the rotational motion of a celestial body and move into space. (c) The minimum velocity required by an object to escape the gravitational field of a celestial body without further propulsion. (d) The maximum velocity attained by an object while moving away from a celestial body under gravitational influence.

    • The minimum velocity required by an object to enter a stable circular orbit around a celestial body.
    • The minimum velocity required by an object to overcome the rotational motion of a celestial body and move into space.
    • The minimum velocity required by an object to escape the gravitational field of a celestial body without further propulsion.
    • The maximum velocity attained by an object while moving away from a celestial body under gravitational influence.

  4. Question 4: Consider the following effects related to the oceans: 1. They can increase the moisture-holding capacity of the atmosphere. 2. They reduce the frequency and intensity of tropical cyclones. 3. Increased ocean surface temperatures enhance the vertical mixing of water layers. 4. Warmer oceans generally increase the solubility of dissolved oxygen in seawater. 5. Warmer oceans increase the productivity of marine ecosystems by enhancing nutrient availability in surface waters. How many of the above given effects are associated with the warming of the ocean surface temperatures?

    • 1
    • 2
    • 3
    • 4

  5. Question 5: Consider the following statements regarding the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS): 1. It is governed within the framework of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) 1999. 2. Resident individuals, including minors, are eligible to remit up to a certain amount per calendar year under the scheme. 3. The permitted remittance can be used for both current account transactions and capital account transactions. 4. Remittances exceeding the prescribed annual limit require prior permission from the Securities and Exchange Board of India. Which one of the following conclusions based on the above statements is correct?

    • There are four correct statements.
    • There is only one correct statement, that is statement 2.
    • There are two correct statements, that include statement 1.
    • There is no correct statement.

  6. Question 6: Consider the following assertion: "The 'Garbhini Mitra' initiative introduced by the All-India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) aims to provide holistic maternal care through traditional wisdom while integrating modern emergency protocols, without substituting institutional clinical antenatal care." Which of the following is/are the basis of the above assertion? 1. The curriculum incorporates traditional concepts of Garbhadhana Vidhi (pre-conceptional care), Garbhini Paricharya (antenatal care), and Sutika Paricharya (postnatal care) alongside Basic Life Support (BLS) protocols. 2. The trained personnel act as primary diagnostic clinicians responsible for performing routine screening tests, including haemoglobin and blood pressure monitoring, at the community level. 3. The scope of work for Garbhini Mitras includes early identification of high-risk pregnancy warning signs and facilitating timely referrals to qualified medical doctors. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

  7. Question 7: Consider the following statements regarding antigenic drift and antigenic shift in influenza viruses: 1. Antigenic drift results from gradual accumulation of genetic mutations. 2. Antigenic shift can produce a major change in viral antigenic characteristics. 3. Antigenic shift is particularly associated with Influenza A viruses. 4. Antigenic drift and antigenic shift are identical processes occurring at different rates. How many of the statements given above are correct?

    • 1
    • 2
    • 3
    • 4

  8. Question 8: Consider the following statements regarding the constitutional safeguards available to different sections of society in India: 1. The Constitution provides for reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the Lok Sabha under Article 330 and in the Legislative Assemblies of the States under Article 332. 2. Article 17 abolishes untouchability and prohibits its practice in any form without any exceptions. 3. Articles 29 and 30 provide constitutional safeguards relating to the cultural and educational rights of minorities. 4. The Fundamental Rights under Articles 14 and 21 are available only to Indian citizens. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

  9. Question 9: Consider the following statements regarding the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC): 1. It was granted constitutional status through the 102nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2018, which inserted Article 338B into the Constitution. 2. Before attaining constitutional status, it functioned as a statutory body under the National Commission for Backward Classes Act, 1993. 3. While investigating a complaint, it enjoys all the powers of a civil court, including summoning witnesses and requiring the production of documents. 4. Its Chairperson and Members are appointed by the Prime Minister of India. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

  10. Question 10: 'X' was explaining India’s strategic roadmap for clean energy transition under the National Critical Minerals Mission (NCMM). 'X' stated that while minerals like Lithium, Cobalt, and Nickel are critical for clean energy (such as EVs and energy storage), traditional fossil fuel resources like coal and crude oil are also classified under the list of 30 critical minerals identified by the Ministry of Mines. 'Y' argued that critical minerals are non-fuel mineral resources vital for clean energy, high-tech, and defence applications, are fraught with supply chain vulnerabilities, and that the list of 30 critical minerals identified in 2023 does not include traditional fossil fuels. 'X' was not convinced. Based on the text provided, select the correct conclusion from the options given below:

    • 'X' is correct because energy security encompasses both traditional fossil fuels and modern clean energy minerals.
    • 'Y' is not correct because the Ministry of Mines includes all primary energy sources in its critical mineral list.
    • The views of both 'X' and 'Y' are correct.
    • The view of only 'Y' is correct.