Quest Daily CA Quiz 28-02-2026

Quest Daily CA Quiz 28-02-2026

Test your knowledge with today's current affairs

  1. Question 1: With reference to the New Series of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Estimates, consider the following statements: I. The new series replaces the earlier GDP series with a base year of 2011–12. II. The Pro-Rata benchmarking method has replaced the Proportional Denton method for Quarterly National Accounts. III. The new series adopts Double Deflation in the Agriculture and Manufacturing sectors. IV. The estimates of Private Final Consumption Expenditure (PFCE) are aligned with the COICOP 2018 classification. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

  2. Question 2: Consider the following statements regarding Forest Rights Act (FRA) Cells: I. These cells were funded to provide additional human resources to States for faster processing of forest rights claims and digitisation of forest rights records. II. FRA Cells were mandated to coordinate and monitor the implementation of all forest and environmental policies at the State level. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

  3. Question 3: With reference to Meningococcal Meningitis, consider the following statements: I. It is an infection of the meninges, the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. II. It is caused by bacterium Neisseria meningitidis and is transmitted from person to person through respiratory droplets or throat secretions. III. The most common early symptoms include skin rashes and joint swelling, while neurological symptoms appear only in later stages. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

  4. Question 4: With reference to Exercise ‘Vayu Shakti–2026’, consider the following statements: I. It was conducted at the Pokhran Firing Range in Rajasthan. II. Its primary objective is to demonstrate the capability to carry out swift and precise strikes in simulated wartime scenarios. III. The exercise is a joint tri-service drill conducted annually by the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force. How many of the statements given above are correct?

    • Only One
    • Only Two
    • All the three
    • None

  5. Question 5: Consider the following statements: Statement I: The 16th Finance Commission has increased the share of grants to Urban Local Bodies in recognition of India’s rising level of urbanisation. Statement II: The 16th Finance Commission has recommended that 45% of local body grants be allocated to Urban Local Bodies, up from 36% recommended by the 15th Finance Commission. Statement III: India’s level of urbanisation, as per Census 2011, was above 50%, comparable to countries such as Indonesia and China. 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

  6. Question 6: Consider the following statements: Statement I: In Romesh Thapar v. State of Madras (1950), the Supreme Court held that freedom of speech and expression includes freedom of the press. Statement II: In Bennett Coleman & Co. v. Union of India (1972–73), the Supreme Court upheld government restrictions on newspaper page limits, stating that economic regulations do not violate Article 19(1)(a). Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

    • Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II is the correct explanation for Statement I
    • Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, but Statement II is not the correct explanation for Statement I
    • Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
    • Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

  7. Question 7: Consider the following statements regarding Chandra Shekhar Azad: I. He was a mentor to Bhagat Singh II. He played a key role in the shooting of Saunders at Lahore to avenge the killing of Lala Lajpat Rai. III. He actively participated in the civil disobedience Movement launched by Mahatma Gandhi and was arrested during the movement. IV. He reorganised the Hindustan Republican Association under the new name of Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA) after the death of its founder Pandit Ram Prasad Bismil How many of the statements given above are correct?

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

  8. Question 8: Consider the following statements: Statement I: Rice fortification involves the addition of essential micronutrients to rice to address widespread nutritional deficiencies. Statement II: Fortified rice kernels are blended with regular rice in a prescribed ratio before distribution under government welfare schemes. Statement III: Fortification of rice with folic acid may be used as a public health strategy to improve the iron status of populations. 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