Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 17-02-2025 (Online Prelims Test)

1) Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Mass Drug Administration (MDA) strategy?

a. To selectively treat individuals diagnosed with an infectious disease. b. To administer treatment to an entire at-risk population regardless of disease status. c. To vaccinate people against vector-borne diseases like malaria and dengue. d. To promote surgical interventions for Neglected Tropical Diseases.

2) Consider the following statements about Lymphatic Filariasis (LF):

It is a waterborne disease transmitted by consuming contaminated water.
It is a Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) caused by nematode parasites.
Wuchereria bancrofti is responsible for nearly 90% of LF cases.

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

3) Which of the following statements is not correct about President’s Rule under Article 356?

a. The Governor administers the state on behalf of the President. b. The President's rule does not directly affect the fundamental rights of citizens. c. The Parliament assumes legislative authority over the state during President’s Rule. d. Parliament’s approval is mandatory regarding the withdrawal of the President rule.

4) Consider the following statements regarding, PM e-Bus Sewa-Payment Security Mechanism (PSM) Scheme:

It facilitates the procurement and operation of electric buses by Public Transport Authorities.
Its objective is to replace all diesel buses in India with electric buses by 2030.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is the nodal ministry for implementing the PSM Scheme.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

a. Only one b. Only two c. All three d. None of the above

5) Consider the following statements regarding Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDKY):

It aims to improve irrigation and soil fertility in infertile and underdeveloped agricultural land.
It is implemented by both Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare and the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying.
The scheme provides direct cash transfers to farmers for purchasing quality seeds and fertilizers.

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 17-02-2025 (Online Prelims Test)

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