Quest Daily CA Quiz 28-04-2026

Quest Daily CA Quiz 28-04-2026

Test your knowledge with today's current affairs

  1. Question 1: Which one of the following statements best describes the 'New Khambatki Ghat Twin Tube Tunnel Project'?

    • It is a strategic underwater tunnel project designed to connect the coastal regions of Maharashtra and Karnataka to boost maritime trade.
    • It is a Highway infrastructure project by the NHAI on NH-48 aimed at bypassing accident-prone bends and reducing congestion on the Mumbai–Pune–Bengaluru corridor.
    • It is a greenfield expressway project aimed at providing direct connectivity between UNESCO World Heritage sites in the Western Ghats.
    • It is a dedicated freight corridor tunnel designed exclusively for the movement of heavy industrial goods between Pune and Belgaum.

  2. Question 2: With reference to the practices of Buddhist traditions, consider the following statements: I. The establishment of the Cochiguaz Valley Stupa in Chile exemplifies the spread of Himalayan Buddhist traditions into South America. II. The Karma Monastery in Karnataka integrates the tenet of 'non-harm' with active biodiversity conservation and reforestation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

  3. Question 3: The 'Temporary Employment Entry (TEE) visa quota' is frequently mentioned in the news in the context of bilateral trade relations between India and:

    • Australia
    • New Zealand
    • United Kingdom
    • European Union

  4. Question 4: Consider the following statements: I. Under the Hydro Power Development Scheme, higher financial assistance is provided for projects located in International Border Districts. II. In the Northern Region of India, West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh hold the largest share of identified small hydro potential. III. Projects with a capacity of up to 25 MW are categorised as Small Hydro Power. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

  5. Question 5: Consider the following statements regarding Typhoid fever: I. It is a zoonotic disease transmitted from livestock to humans. II. It is caused by Salmonella Typhi virus. III. Typhoid fever cannot be treated with antibiotics. IV. It is most prevalent in South Asia, Southeast Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

  6. Question 6: This wetland is a freshwater perennial lake located in Uttar Pradesh. It is connected to the Upper Ganga Canal system and was designated as India’s 99th Ramsar Site in 2026. The site supports over 200 species of birds, including migratory species along the Central Asian Flyway. It also plays an important role in groundwater recharge and flood control. Which of the following places is best described by the above passage?

    • Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary
    • Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary
    • Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary
    • Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary

  7. Question 7: With reference to ‘Non-Performing Assets (NPAs)’ in India, consider the following statements: I. A loan is classified as an NPA if the principal or interest payment remains overdue for a period exceeding 180 days. II. 'Doubtful assets' are those that have remained in the substandard category for a period of 12 months. III. The Net Non-Performing Asset (NNPA) is calculated by subtracting the specific provisions made by the bank from the Gross NPA. How many of the statements given above are correct?

    • Only one
    • Only two
    • All three
    • None

  8. Question 8: Consider the following phenomena: I. Suppression of melatonin production in humans. II. Disorientation of migratory birds navigating via celestial cues. III. Obscuration of celestial objects due to Skyglow. IV. Disruption of the life cycles of insects and flowering patterns of plants. Which of the above are the identified ecological and physiological consequences of light pollution?

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

  9. Question 9: Consider the following countries: I. India II. Azerbaijan III. Bhutan IV. Cambodia V. France VI. Nepal VII. Russia Which among the above are the Founder/Signatory Member countries of the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA)?

    • Only three
    • Only four
    • Only five
    • All seven