August Monthly CA 1 — ca quiz Current Affairs

50 Questions • 1 Minutes • Current Affairs Mock Test in Hindi and English

Sample Questions from this Test

Question 1:

Who was appointed as the first female Director General of the Geological Survey of India (GSI) in its 176-year history?
A.Deepti Gaur Mukherjee
B.Varsha Ashok Aglawe
C.Rachna Shah
D.Alka Nangia Arora

• Key Fact
Varsha Ashok Aglawe was appointed as the 54th Director General of GSI.

• Supporting Detail
She is the first woman to hold this position since the inception of the organization.

• Exam Trick
Associate 'Varsha' (rain) with 'Geology' to remember her connection to the earth sciences.

Question 2:

Which nation became the first Arab country to formally abolish the death penalty?
A.Saudi Arabia
B.United Arab Emirates
C.Lebanon
D.Oman

• Key Fact
Lebanon's parliament passed a historic law to completely abolish capital punishment.

• Supporting Detail
It replaced the death penalty with rigorous life imprisonment.

• Exam Trick
Lebanon is globally recognized as the pioneer in the Arab world for this human rights milestone.

Question 3:

Consider the following statements regarding the 'Samudra Manthan' scheme:
1. It is launched by the Ministry of Earth Sciences.
2. It aims to unlock India's offshore hydrocarbon and gas potential.
3. The scheme has a budget allocation of approximately Rs. 85,000 crores.
Which of the above is/are correct?
A.1 and 2
B.2 and 3
C.1 and 3
D.All of the above

• Key Fact
Statements 2 and 3 are correct. The scheme targets deep-sea oil and gas exploration with a major financial layout.

• Why Statement 1 is wrong
It is an initiative of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, not the Ministry of Earth Sciences.

• Additional Info
It sets a target to tap into 600 MMT of new resources by 2030-31.

Question 4:

The Union Government has approved the continuation of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme till which financial year?
A.2028
B.2029
C.2031
D.2035

• Key Fact
The PM-KISAN scheme has been formally extended to run until the financial year 2031.

• Supporting Detail
The scheme provides Rs. 6000 annually to eligible farmers directly into their bank accounts.

• Exam Trick
The Atal Pension Yojana was also extended along with PM-KISAN in the same cabinet decision.

Question 5:

When is 'World Breastfeeding Week' globally observed every year?
A.1 to 7 August
B.10 to 17 August
C.1 to 7 September
D.15 to 21 August

• Key Fact
World Breastfeeding Week is observed annually in the first week of August (1-7 August).

• Supporting Detail
The 2026 theme emphasizes strengthening support for sustainable breastfeeding practices.

• Additional Info
It aims to improve child survival rates and maternal health.

Question 6:

Consider the following statements regarding the Asian Rafting Championship 2026:
1. It was hosted on the Siang River.
2. The event was held in Boleng, Arunachal Pradesh.
Which statement(s) is/are correct?
A.Only 1
B.Only 2
C.Both 1 and 2
D.Neither 1 nor 2

• Key Fact
Both statements are correct. The Asian Rafting Championship 2026 was hosted in Boleng, Arunachal Pradesh, entirely on the Siang River.

• Supporting Detail
It puts Northeast India on the global map for extreme adventure sports.

• Exam Trick
The Siang river is the main tributary of the Brahmaputra in Arunachal Pradesh.

Question 7:

Who won the E-sports World Cup Chess Championship title for the second consecutive time in 2026?
A.R Praggnanandhaa
B.Magnus Carlsen
C.Hikaru Nakamura
D.Ding Liren

• Key Fact
World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen won the E-sports World Cup Chess title for the second consecutive time.

• Supporting Detail
The championship was held in Paris, France, where players competed in a digital chess format.

• Why wrong options are wrong
While Indian Grandmasters perform well globally, Carlsen retained this specific online title.

Question 8:

Recently approved by Swissmedic, what is the primary application of 'Cortem Baby'?
A.A genetic vaccine for measles in infants
B.The world's first malaria drug designed specifically for newborns
C.An advanced formula for premature infant nutrition
D.A gene therapy for pediatric spinal issues

• Key Fact
'Cortem Baby' is the world's first malaria medicine specifically formulated for newborns and infants.

• Supporting Detail
It was developed by the pharmaceutical giant Novartis to combat high infant mortality from malaria in tropical regions.

• Exam Trick
The term 'Baby' in Cortem Baby clearly indicates its pediatric focus against malaria.

Question 9:

Which country has been selected to host the 14th edition of the South Asian Games in 2027?
A.Sri Lanka
B.Bangladesh
C.Pakistan
D.Nepal

• Key Fact
Pakistan has been designated as the host nation for the 14th South Asian Games scheduled for 2027.

• Supporting Detail
The primary host city will be Islamabad, with other events planned in Lahore and Peshawar.

• Exam Trick
Despite regional tensions, Pakistan holds the official hosting rights for this specific multilateral sporting event.

Question 10:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented a strategic roadmap to make India a developed nation by 2047. What is the name of this 7-stream framework?
A.Saptarishi
B.Saptadhara
C.Vikas Path
D.Amrit Vision

• Key Fact
PM Modi outlined the 'Saptadhara' (seven streams) framework from the Red Fort on Independence Day.

• Supporting Detail
It focuses on manufacturing, agriculture, technology, defence (Raksha Shakti), blue/green economy, and soft power.

• Why wrong options are wrong
'Saptarishi' was the theme of a previous Union Budget, distinct from this new 2047 roadmap.

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