27 April CA — ca quiz Current Affairs

10 Questions • 5 Minutes • Current Affairs Mock Test in Hindi and English

Sample Questions from this Test

Question 1:

Consider the following statements regarding the Anti-Defection Law:
1. The 10th Schedule was added to the Constitution by the 52nd Amendment Act in 1985.
2. The 91st Amendment Act of 2003 established that at least 2/3rd of a party's members must leave together for it to be considered a legal merger.
Which of the statement(s) is/are correct?
A.1 only
B.2 only
C.Both 1 and 2
D.Neither 1 nor 2

The 10th Schedule, dealing with the anti-defection law, was introduced in 1985 via the 52nd Constitutional Amendment Act.

• It aims to bring political stability and prevent legislators from switching parties for personal gains.

• Initially, the law allowed a merger if 1/3rd of members defected.

• The 91st Amendment Act of 2003 changed this threshold to a 2/3rd majority.

Question 2:

Which Indian scientist has been awarded the Breakthrough Prize 2026, famously known as the 'Oscars of Science', in the Fundamental Physics category?
A.Dr. Frank Merle
B.Dr. Atanu Nath
C.Srikanth Velamakanni
D.Vijay Shekhar Sharma

Dr. Atanu Nath, an assistant professor at Tihu College in Assam, has been awarded the Breakthrough Prize 2026 in the Fundamental Physics category.

• He is the first person from Northeast India to receive this prestigious award.

• It is commonly referred to as the 'Oscars of Science'.

• The award was given for his contributions to the Muon g-2 experiment.

Question 3:

Who has been appointed as the new Chairperson of NASSCOM, replacing Sindhu Gangadharan?
A.Abdul Nazeer
B.Raghav Chadha
C.Srikanth Velamakanni
D.Frank Merle

Srikanth Velamakanni has been appointed as the new Chairperson of NASSCOM, taking over from Sindhu Gangadharan.

• He is the co-founder and CEO of a company named Practo.

• NASSCOM was established in 1988.

• It acts as a bridge between IT companies, BPO industries, and the government in India.

Question 4:

Consider the following statements regarding World Intellectual Property Day:
1. It is celebrated globally every year on 26th April.
2. The theme for World Intellectual Property Day 2026 is "IP and Sports: Ready, Set, Innovate".
Which of the statement(s) is/are true?
A.1 only
B.2 only
C.Both 1 and 2
D.Neither 1 nor 2

World Intellectual Property Day is observed globally on April 26 every year.

• This practice was started by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in the year 2000.

• For the year 2026, the theme chosen is "IP and Sports: Ready, Set, Innovate".

Question 5:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) permanently cancelled the banking license of which payments bank for regulatory violations under the Banking Regulation Act, 1949?
A.Airtel Payments Bank
B.India Post Payments Bank
C.Paytm Payments Bank
D.Fino Payments Bank

In April 2026, the RBI permanently cancelled the banking license of Paytm Payments Bank.

• This was due to regulatory violations and internal issues.

• This action was taken under the Banking Regulation Act of 1949.

• It deemed the bank's persistence against the interests of depositors.

Question 6:

Consider the following statements regarding the 'SMILE Beggary Survey Mobile Application':
1. It was launched by the Ministry of Home Affairs to map the beggar population.
2. Under the SMILE scheme, a budget of ₹365 crores has been allocated for the period 2021-2026 to eradicate beggary.
Which of the statement(s) is/are true?
A.1 only
B.2 only
C.Both 1 and 2
D.Neither 1 nor 2

The application was launched by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, not the Ministry of Home Affairs.

• ₹365 crores have been allocated under the SMILE scheme (2021-2026).

• The goal is to create a digital database of beggars and provide medical help.

• It also aims to connect them with social security schemes.

Question 7:

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) signed an agreement to transfer the governance and control of Para-shooting to which organization?
A.International Olympic Committee (IOC)
B.World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)
C.International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF)
D.Global Shooting Council

The IPC signed an agreement to transfer the regulation of Para-shooting games to the ISSF.

• The goal is to integrate para-athletes into the mainstream shooting ecosystem.

• It also aims to establish long-term policies for the sport.

• This move follows similar integrations in other Paralympic sports.

Question 8:

Consider the following statements regarding the world's first permanent nuclear waste repository:
1. It is being built by Finland and is named 'Onkalo'.
2. It is constructed 400 to 450 meters deep within granite rocks to safely store nuclear waste for up to 1 lakh years.
Which of the statement(s) is/are true?
A.1 only
B.2 only
C.Both 1 and 2
D.Neither 1 nor 2

Finland has built the world's first permanent nuclear waste repository named 'Onkalo'.

• It is an underground facility located 400-450 meters deep within granite rocks.

• Nuclear waste will be encased in steel and copper containers.

• It is designed to be safely isolated for 1 lakh years.

Question 9:

'Limnonectes motijheel', a newly discovered rare frog species that possesses a toothed jaw and builds its own cup-shaped mud nests, was found in which tiger reserve?
A.Jim Corbett Tiger Reserve
B.Namdapha Tiger Reserve
C.Kanha Tiger Reserve
D.Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve

Scientists from the Wildlife Institute of India discovered a new frog species named Limnonectes motijheel.

• It was found in the Namdapha Tiger Reserve of Arunachal Pradesh.

• This unique species has a toothed jaw and the rare ability to build cup-shaped mud nests.

• Namdapha is known for its rich biodiversity.

Question 10:

Which Indian Chief Minister is set to be honored with the prestigious "Business Reformer of the Year 2025" award by The Economic Times?
A.Yogi Adityanath
B.Himanta Biswa Sarma
C.N. Chandrababu Naidu
D.Pinarayi Vijayan

Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu will be awarded "Business Reformer of the Year 2025" by The Economic Times.

• He is being honored for implementing reforms like 'speed of doing business'.

• He has attracted an estimated ₹20 lakh crore in investment proposals.

• This award recognizes his efforts in creating an investment-friendly ecosystem.