Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 28 -04- 2026

Q1).With reference to the West Nile Virus (WNV), consider the following statements:

It is a DNA virus belonging to the family Flaviviridae.
The Aedes aegypti mosquito is the primary vector for its transmission to humans
Birds serve as the natural reservoir hosts for the virus.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a. 1 and 2 only b. 3 only c. 2 and 3 only d. 1, 2, and 3

Q2) In the context of infectious diseases, why are humans and horses described as "dead-end hosts" for the West Nile Virus?

a. The virus causes immediate mortality in these hosts, preventing further spread. b. These hosts do not develop high enough viral loads (viremia) to infect mosquitoes. c. The human immune system completely neutralizes the virus before it can be transmitted. d. The virus can only replicate within the avian (bird) respiratory system.

Q3).The Kalinga style of architecture, a sub-style of the Nagara school, typically consists of specific structural components. In the context of the Konark Sun Temple, which of the following refers to the Assembly Hall?

a. Deula b. Nata-Mandira c. Jagamohana d. Shikhara

Q4) The term "Photon Valley Corridor," recently seen in the news, is associated with:

a. A high-tech semiconductor manufacturing hub in South Korea. b. A high-altitude corridor in Chile housing world-class astronomical observatories. c. A deep-sea trench in the Pacific explored for bioluminescent organisms. d. A region in the Sahara Desert designated for massive solar power plants.

Q5 With reference to Light Pollution, which was a key reason for the cancellation of a green power project near Paranal in 2026, consider the following:

It refers to the excessive and misdirected use of artificial light.
It can disrupt the circadian rhythms of wildlife and humans.
"Sky glow" refers to the brightening of the night sky over inhabited areas.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

a. 1 and 2 only b. 2 and 3 only c. 1 and 3 only d. 1, 2, and 3

Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 28 -04- 2026

Q5 With reference to Light Pollution, which was a key reason for the cancellation of a green power project near Paranal in 2026, consider the following:

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