Quest Daily CA Quiz 29-08-2025

2025-08-29

Test your knowledge with today's current affairs

1. Question 1: Regarding the Vaquita, consider the following statements: I. It is the world’s rarest marine mammal. II. It is endemic to the northern part of Gulf of California. III. It is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

2. Question 2: The Totoaba (Totoaba macdonaldi), often called the “cocaine of the sea” in illegal trade, is a species of:

   • Marine Mammal
   • Crustacean
   • Fish
   • Mollusc

3. Question 3: Consider the following industries: I. Steel II. Coal III. Textiles IV. Fertilisers V. Electricity How many industries amongst the above are part of the Eight Core Industries contributing to 40.27% weight in India’s Index of Industrial Production (IIP)?

   • Only two
   • Only three
   • Only four
   • All the five

4. Question 4: With reference to the Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) 2024–25 report, consider the following statements: I. Pupil-Teacher Ratios (PTRs) have surpassed NEP's recommended 1:30 ratio. II. Dropout rates increased and retention rates declined in 2024–25 across schools in India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

5. Question 5: Which of the following statements correctly describes the World Water Week?

   • It is a UN General Assembly initiative celebrated every year in the month of October.
   • It is an international summit hosted by UNESCO focusing exclusively on transboundary rivers.
   • It is a regional water festival organized in South Asia every year to celebrate water-related cultural heritage.
   • It is an annual non-profit conference on global water issues held since 1991, attracting participants from diverse professional backgrounds worldwide.