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Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 13-03-2025 (Online Prelims Test)

1) The Ocelot (Leopardus pardalis) is primarily found in which of the following habitats?

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  • b. 
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Answer : b

Ocelot

  • It is a medium-sized wildcat, which is twice the size of the average house cat.
  • Scientific Name – Leopardus Pardalis.
  • Habitat – Tropical and subtropical rainforests, mangrove swamps, savannas, semi-arid thorn scrub, brushlands, tree branches, or inside a hollow tree.

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2) Consider the following statements regarding Polypharmacy

  1. Polypharmacy is related to Antimicrobial resistance.
  2. It is more prevalent among individuals with multiple health conditions.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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  • b. 
  • c. 
  • d. 
Answer : b

Polypharmacy

  • It is defined as the intake of 5 or more medications per day.
  • The STOPP-START tool helps detect potentially inappropriate medications (PIM) and potential prescribing omissions (PPO) in older adults.
  • Self-medication is associated with multiple comorbidities, living alone, and recent hospitalizations.

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3) A polygraph test, commonly used in interrogations, primarily detects changes in

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  • b. 
  • c. 
  • d. 
Answer : b

Polygraph

  • It is also called a lie-detector test, is generally used during interrogation by police.
  • Working Mechanism – Uses a pneumograph tube, blood pressure cuff, and electrodes to detect deviations linked to deception.

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4) Consider the following statements regarding the 75/25 Initiative

  1. The initiative aims to provide standardized care for hypertension and diabetes to 75 million people by December 2025.
  2. It focuses only on hypertension and diabetes, excluding other non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
  3. A nationwide screening campaign is part of the initiative, covering individuals aged 30 and above.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • a. 
  • b. 
  • c. 
  • d. 
Answer : c

75/25 Initiative

  • The initiative aims to provide care for hypertension and diabetes to 75 million people by December 2025.
  • The initiative also addresses other NCDs like oral cancer, breast cancer and cervical cancer.
  • A nationwide screening campaign is part of the initiative, targeting individuals aged 30 and above

5) The PM-DAKSH Yojana is implemented by which ministry?

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  • b. 
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  • d. 
Answer : b

Pradhan Mantri Dakshta Aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi (PM-DAKSH) Yojana

  • About – A central sector scheme which was launched in 2020-21.
  • Objective – To enhance competency level of the different target groups to make them employable both in self-employment and wage-employment for their socio-economic development.
  • Ministry – Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.

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