Quest Daily CA Quiz 27-04-2026

Quest Daily CA Quiz 27-04-2026

Test your knowledge with today's current affairs

  1. Question 1: Who among the following photographers is often hailed as the “Father of Indian Photography” and was the first Indian nominated to the prestigious Magnum Photos in 1977 by Henri Cartier-Bresson?

    • Raghu Rai
    • Dabboo Ratnani
    • Atul Kasbekar
    • Dayanita Singh

  2. Question 2: Which of the following scenarios are exempt from disqualification under the Anti-Defection Law (10th Schedule)? I. When a member leaves their party because at least one-third of the party members have agreed to a merger with another party. II. When a member is elected as the Presiding Officer of the House and voluntarily gives up their party membership. III. When a member rejoins their original political party after they cease to hold the office of the Speaker or Chairman. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

  3. Question 3: With reference to Syngas, consider the following statements: I. It is a mixture consisting of carbon monoxide, hydrogen, carbon dioxide, methane, and water vapour. II. It can be used as a chemical "building block" for industrial purposes. III. The process of gasification is considered a cleaner environmental option compared to the direct burning of coal. How many of the statements given above is/are correct?

    • Only one
    • Only two
    • All three
    • None

  4. Question 4: With reference to the Moving Towards Effective City Government report, consider the following statements: Statement I: Strengthening urban governance through empowered city governments is a strategic imperative for India to become a $30 trillion economy by 2047. Statement II: The current potential of Indian cities is constrained by "functional overlap," where state-controlled parastatals and municipal corporations have blurred jurisdictions. Statement III: The NITI Aayog report recommends introducing a directly elected Mayor with a fixed tenure to ensure political stability and administrative clarity. Which one of the following is correct in respect of 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 is correct

  5. Question 5: Which one of the following statements best reflects the mechanism of the “Startup India Fund of Funds (FoF) 2.0” scheme?

    • The government provides direct equity funding to early-stage startups through a centralised portal to bypass private venture capital.
    • It is a credit guarantee scheme where the government provides collateral-free loans to deep-tech startups via nationalised banks.
    • The government contributes capital to SEBI-registered Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs), which then invest in DPIIT-recognised startups.
    • It is a grant-in-aid program designed to provide monthly stipends to entrepreneurs in rural areas to foster local innovation.

  6. Question 6: consider the following statements regarding the Census 2027: I. In the digital census, "Self-Enumeration" allows households to provide their details independently via a portal before the enumerator's visit. II. The "CMMS Portal" is a mapping application used by charge officers to create digital boundaries using satellite imagery. III. Under the Census Act 1948, information collected during the exercise is confidential and cannot be accessed via the Right to Information (RTI) Act. IV. Data collected through the mobile-based application is designated as Critical Information Infrastructure (CII) and is subject to end-to-end encryption. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

  7. Question 7: Which one of the following groups of animals is commonly found in the wild on the Falkland Islands?

    • Polar bears, Arctic foxes, and Reindeer
    • Sea lions, Elephant seals, and Penguins
    • Giant tortoises, Marine iguanas, and Blue-footed boobies
    • Walruses, Narwhals, and Beluga whales

  8. Question 8: consider the following statements regarding the B’nei Menashe community: I. They primarily inhabit the Northeastern states of Manipur and Mizoram. II. They claim ancestry from one of ten lost tribes of Israel. III. In 2005, the Chief Rabbinate of Israel recognised them as the "Lost Seed of Israel." IV. Their transition toward Jewish identity was influenced by Protestant missionary activity. How many of the statements given above are not correct?

    • Only one
    • Only two
    • Only three
    • None

  9. Question 9: Consider the following statements regarding the Atlas Drone Swarm System: I. It is a vehicle-mounted platform capable of launching and controlling nearly 100 drones simultaneously from a single command point. II. The system utilises a launch sequencing mechanism that can deploy a full swarm of 96 drones in under five minutes. III. All drones within the Atlas swarm must carry the same payload to maintain swarm-level coordination and formation. How many of the statements given above are correct?

    • Only one
    • Only two
    • All three
    • None