Quest Daily CA Quiz 27-01-2026

Quest Daily CA Quiz 27-01-2026

Test your knowledge with today's current affairs

  1. Question 1: Consider the following statements regarding the Siddi (Badsha) community: I. They are an Indo-African community whose ancestry can be traced to the Bantu community of Africa. II. At present, they are mainly found along the western coastal regions of Gujarat, Maharashtra and Karnataka. III. They are known for Dhamal, a ritual dance traditionally performed by men. IV. Although Siddis are recognized as Scheduled Tribes in some states, they are not included in the Centre’s list of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

  2. Question 2: Consider the following statements with reference to 'Padma Awards': I. Padma Awards will be given in three categories only. II. Government servants, including employees of Public Sector Undertakings, are eligible for Padma Awards. III. These awards are not given posthumously. IV. They constitute a title and can be used as a prefix or suffix to the awardee’s name. V. There is no cap on the annual number of Padma Awards presented. Select the incorrect answer using the code given below:

    • I and II only
    • I, III and IV only
    • II, III, IV and V only
    • All of the above

  3. Question 3: ExoMiner++ recently seen in the news is related to:

    • A deep-learning artificial intelligence model
    • A space-based infrared telescope
    • A next-generation exoplanet-hunting spacecraft
    • A planetary mineral exploration mission

  4. Question 4: Consider the following statements regarding the SCALP-EG cruise missile: I. It is a British–French air-launched cruise missile, initially developed by Matra BAe Dynamics. II. It is an air-launched, long-range, conventionally armed deep-strike weapon. Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

    • I only
    • II only
    • Both I and II
    • Neither I nor II

  5. Question 5: Consider the following statements: Statement I: As of late 2025, India’s solar module manufacturing capacity was close to 144 gigawatts, while solar cell manufacturing capacity was around 25 gigawatts, with rapid expansion underway across the solar supply chain. Statement II: Since India depends more on the United States than on China for solar panels and key equipment, the U.S. decision to exit the International Solar Alliance would push up solar project costs in India. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

    • Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II explains Statement I
    • Both Statement I and Statement II are correct but Statement II does not explain Statement I
    • Statement I is correct but Statement II is not correct
    • Statement I is not correct but Statement II is correct

  6. Question 6: Regarding the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime (UNCC), consider the following statements: I. The Convention was proposed by Russia in 2017. II. It seeks to reshape global cyber governance, moving away from the framework of the 2001 Budapest Convention on Cybercrime. III. India has signed the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime in 2025. Which of the statements given above are correct?

    • I only
    • I and II only
    • I, II and III only
    • None of the above

  7. Question 7: With reference to the 'gamosa or gamocha', consider the following statements: I. It is a Nagaland’s hand-woven rectangular cotton cloth, usually white, with red borders and traditional designs and motifs. II. It is traditionally woven on a handloom known as the ‘Taat Xaal’. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    • I only
    • II only
    • Both I and II
    • Neither I nor II

  8. Question 8: With reference to Madam Bhikaji Cama, consider the following statements: I. She solely founded the Paris Indian Society in 1905. II. She started the Indian edition of the Bande Mataram newspaper. III. She is popularly known as the “Mother of the Indian Revolution.” IV. She was the first lady to unfurl an early version of the Indian national flag on foreign soil. How many of the statements given above is/are correct?

    • Only one
    • Only two
    • Only three
    • All the above

  9. Question 9: With respect to the Loss and Damage Fund, consider the following statements: I. It was established at the 27th Conference of Parties (COP27) of the UNFCCC held in 2022 at Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. II. The Fund addresses losses and damages resulting from extreme weather events as well as slow-onset processes such as sea-level rise. III. The World Bank serves as the interim trustee of the Fund. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

  10. Question 10: The term Silver Economy refers to:

    • Economic activities related exclusively to silver mining and trade
    • Government welfare programmes aimed only at pension distribution
    • All economic activities, goods, and services catering to senior citizens
    • The informal economic sector dominated by elderly workers