The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has developed an experimental oral therapy, SHetA2, which has shown potential to prevent HPV-induced precancerous cervical lesions. In this context, which one of the following best describes a "small-molecule therapy"?

A laboratory-grown cellular product that replaces damaged tissues through targeted regenerative therapeutic mechanisms.

A biologically engineered high-molecular-weight protein that binds selectively to disease-associated molecular targets.

A genetically modified viral vector that delivers therapeutic genes into specific cells of the affected tissue

A chemically synthesised low-molecular-weight compound that enters cells and acts on specific molecular targets

'X' stated that since maintaining public order is a constitutional responsibility of the State, police action taken for that purpose cannot ordinarily be questioned. 'Y' argued that constitutional rights continue to operate during law enforcement, and only lawful, reasonable and proportionate restrictions are permissible. Which one of the following best explains the difference between the views of X and Y?

X emphasises executive discretion, whereas Y emphasises constitutional accountability.

X relies on criminal law, whereas Y relies on civil law.

X relies on Directive Principles, whereas Y relies on Fundamental Duties.

X emphasises federalism, whereas Y emphasises separation of powers.

A protected area management authority introduces a programme combining source-level waste segregation, recycling of plastic waste into useful products, and public participation through awareness activities. Such an approach is most consistent with which of the following?

Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management

Extended Producer Responsibility

Which of the following is correct about the BHASHINI Initiative?

It is an AI-powered language platform that enables translation and speech technologies across multiple Indian languages

It is a digital public infrastructure developed to provide secure digital identity authentication for multilingual e-governance services

It is a national repository designed to archive manuscripts and literary works in all Scheduled Indian languages

It is an online learning platform established to provide higher education courses in regional languages through universities

Consider the following statements regarding Incremental Capital Output Ratio (ICOR): Statement I: A lower ICOR is generally associated with greater efficiency of capital utilisation. Statement II: A lower ICOR implies that less additional capital is required to generate an additional unit of output. Which one of the following is correct with respect to 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

Quest Daily CA Quiz 29-07-2026

2026-07-29

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Question 1: The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has developed an experimental oral therapy, SHetA2, which has shown potential to prevent HPV-induced precancerous cervical lesions. In this context, which one of the following best describes a "small-molecule therapy"?
- A laboratory-grown cellular product that replaces damaged tissues through targeted regenerative therapeutic mechanisms.
- A biologically engineered high-molecular-weight protein that binds selectively to disease-associated molecular targets.
- A genetically modified viral vector that delivers therapeutic genes into specific cells of the affected tissue
- A chemically synthesised low-molecular-weight compound that enters cells and acts on specific molecular targets
Question 2: Consider the following statements regarding India's space sector reforms: 1. IN-SPACe acts as a single-window agency for promoting and authorising private participation in the space sector. 2. NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) is primarily responsible for regulating private space activities. Which of the above given statements is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Question 3: Consider the following statements regarding the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS): I. The scheme provides graded incentives on eligible sales of mobile phones manufactured in India, along with additional incentives linked to domestic sourcing of key components. II. The scheme provides additional incentives for design and research & development activities aimed at building Indian brands. III. The scheme seeks to deepen domestic value addition and strengthen supply-chain resilience in mobile phone manufacturing. Which of the following inferences can be drawn from the above statements? 1. The scheme seeks to improve India's participation in higher-value segments of the mobile phone manufacturing ecosystem. 2. The scheme recognises that competitiveness in electronics manufacturing depends on capabilities beyond final assembly. 3. The scheme is likely to encourage greater integration between component manufacturing and mobile phone production. Select the answer using the code given below:
- 1 and 2
- 2 and 3
- 1 and 3
- 1,2and 3
Question 4: 'X' stated that since maintaining public order is a constitutional responsibility of the State, police action taken for that purpose cannot ordinarily be questioned. 'Y' argued that constitutional rights continue to operate during law enforcement, and only lawful, reasonable and proportionate restrictions are permissible. Which one of the following best explains the difference between the views of X and Y?
- X emphasises executive discretion, whereas Y emphasises constitutional accountability.
- X relies on criminal law, whereas Y relies on civil law.
- X relies on Directive Principles, whereas Y relies on Fundamental Duties.
- X emphasises federalism, whereas Y emphasises separation of powers.
Question 5: Consider the following statements regarding galaxies: 1. Spiral galaxies contain significant amounts of gas and dust that can support the formation of new stars. 2. Elliptical galaxies generally exhibit lower rates of star formation than spiral galaxies. Which of the above given statements is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1nor 2
Question 6: A tropical country reports that all four serotypes of a viral disease have been circulating continuously for several years. Individuals are frequently infected with different serotypes during their lifetime, and some patients are simultaneously infected with more than one serotype. Public health experts are concerned that this may increase the risk of severe disease and complicate vaccine deployment. Which of the following best describes the above-given situation? (a) Pandemic transmission (b) Hyper-endemic transmission (c) Zoonotic spillover (d) Sporadic outbreak
- Pandemic transmission
- Hyper-endemic transmission
- Zoonotic spillover
- Sporadic outbreak
Question 7: A protected area management authority introduces a programme combining source-level waste segregation, recycling of plastic waste into useful products, and public participation through awareness activities. Such an approach is most consistent with which of the following?
- Polluter Pays Principle
- Lifestyle for Environment
- Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management
- Extended Producer Responsibility
Question 8: Which of the following is correct about the BHASHINI Initiative?
- It is an AI-powered language platform that enables translation and speech technologies across multiple Indian languages
- It is a digital public infrastructure developed to provide secure digital identity authentication for multilingual e-governance services
- It is a national repository designed to archive manuscripts and literary works in all Scheduled Indian languages
- It is an online learning platform established to provide higher education courses in regional languages through universities
Question 9: With reference to the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, consider the following agencies: 1. Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) 2. Staff Selection Commission (SSC) 3. Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) 4. National Testing Agency (NTA) 5. State Public Service Commissions How many of the above are not covered under the Central legislation?
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Question 10: Consider the following statements regarding Incremental Capital Output Ratio (ICOR): Statement I: A lower ICOR is generally associated with greater efficiency of capital utilisation. Statement II: A lower ICOR implies that less additional capital is required to generate an additional unit of output. Which one of the following is correct with respect to 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

Quest Daily CA Quiz 29-07-2026

Question 1: The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has developed an experimental oral therapy, SHetA2, which has shown potential to prevent HPV-induced precancerous cervical lesions. In this context, which one of the following best describes a "small-molecule therapy"?

Question 7: A protected area management authority introduces a programme combining source-level waste segregation, recycling of plastic waste into useful products, and public participation through awareness activities. Such an approach is most consistent with which of the following?

Question 8: Which of the following is correct about the BHASHINI Initiative?