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Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 03-03-2025 (Online Prelims Test)

1) The Mahabaleshwar Cricket Frog, sometimes seen in the news recently, is endemic to?

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Answer : b

Mahabaleshwar Cricket Frog

  • The Mahabaleshwar Cricket Frog (Minervarya Ghatiborealis) is endemic to the Mahabaleshwar region in the Northern Western Ghats, Maharashtra.
  • This species is named after the Sanskrit word Ghati western and Latin word Borealis meaning northern region, thus meaning ‘from the north western Ghats'.

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2) Which of the following are factors that contribute to the development of simultaneous cyclones in the Southern Pacific Ocean?

  1. La Niña effect.
  2. Rising ocean temperatures.
  3. Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO).

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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Answer : b

Cyclones in South Pacific Ocean

  • Rising ocean temperatures due to climate change have provided additional energy to fuel these cyclones.
  • MJO created conditions favourable for cyclone formation by amplifying atmospheric instability.
  • La Niña typically suppresses cyclone activity, making this event highly unusual.

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3) Consider the following statements with respect to the Neonatal Sepsis

  1. It is a blood infection that occurs in infants, younger than 90 days old.
  2. Neonatal Sepsis in new-borns is uncurable.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

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Answer : b

Neonatal Sepsis

  • Neonatal sepsis is a blood infection that affects infants younger than 90 days old.
  • It can occur due to bacterial, viral, fungal, or parasitic infections.
  • Neonatal sepsis is curable with appropriate medical intervention.
  • Treatment typically includes intravenous (IV) antibiotics, fluids, respiratory support, and antiviral medications (if viral infection is suspected).
  • However, delayed or improper treatment can be fatal.

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4) The MAITRI App, sometimes seen in the news recently, is associated with?

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Answer : b

MAITRI App

  • The MAITRI (Master Application for International Trade and Regulatory Interface) App.
  • Launched in 2025 by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW).
  • Aims to streamline trade processes, reduce bureaucratic redundancies and expedite clearances.
  • It plays a crucial role in operationalizing the Virtual Trade Corridor (VTC) between India & UAE and aligns with initiatives like IMEEC, BIMSTEC and ASEAN expansion.

5) Which of the following statements about Amir Khusrau is/are correct?

  1. He was a disciple of Sufi Saint Shaikh Nizamuddin Auliya.
  2. Tarikh-i-Firuz Shahi is a work of him that documented the reigns of the Delhi Sultans.
  3. He was referred to as Hind ka Tota due to his proficiency in multiple languages.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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Answer : b

Amir Khusrau

  • Khusrau was a devoted disciple of Sufi saint Shaikh Nizamuddin Auliya.
  • Tarikh-i-Firuz Shahi was written by Ziauddin Barani, not Amir Khusrau.
  • He was called ‘Hind ka Tota’ (The Parrot of India) due to his fluency in multiple languages, including Hindi, Hindavi, and Persian.

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