Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 14 -05- 2026

Q1. The Global Forest Goals Report 2026 identifies which of the following as the primary driver of global 'deforestation'?

a. Infrastructure development and mining b. Rising demand for fuelwood and charcoal c. Conversion of forest land for agriculture and livestock d. Frequent wildfires and climate-induced pests

Q2. According to the Global Forest Goals Report 2026, the weakening of ‘Carbon Sinks’ is primarily a result of:

a. Increased afforestation in temperate regions. b. Forest degradation and loss of primary forests. c. Shift toward renewable energy sources. d. Strict implementation of sustainable supply chains.

Q3. Which of the following biological substances, when broken down by skin microbiota, produces the "chemical cocktail" that attracts Aedes aegypti mosquitoes?

a. Melanin b. Sebum c. Keratin d. Glycogen

Q4. In the context of public health, understanding the "sensory cues" of mosquitoes is most useful for:

a. Developing more effective vaccines for Malaria. b. Designing advanced lures, traps, and repellents to control disease vectors. c. Altering the blood type of vulnerable populations. d. Increasing the population of male mosquitoes in urban areas.

Q 5. Which of the following states were among those that treated heatwaves as a locally notified disaster prior to its national inclusion?

Odisha
Rajasthan
Maharashtra
Andhra Pradesh

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

a. 1 and 2 only b. 1, 2, and 4 only c. 3 and 4 only d. 1, 2, 3, and 4

Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 14 -05- 2026

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