Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – May 22-23, 2022 [Mock Test]
May 23, 2022 May 23, 2022
1. “Turning the tide-Unlearning Helplessness” is the motto of which of the following international conferences?
[A] International Conference on Advances in Education and Information Technology
[B] International Conference on Humanity and Social Sciences
[C] Munich Security Conference
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Munich Security Conference]
Notes:- The Munich Security Conference is the world’s leading forum for debating international security policy.
- It is a venue for diplomatic initiatives to address the world’s most pressing security concerns.
- It is held annually.
- The gathering was founded in 1963 as a way for Western leaders to discuss threats and dangers in an informal setting. This year’s focus is on the fabric of Europe. America, Britain, France, Germany including others attended the conference.
- External Affairs minister, S. Jaishankar will be representing India at this conference.
- The 58th MSC took place from 18 to 20 February 2022. The motto was “Turning the Tide – Unlearning Helplessness“.
2. Which of the following stem cells can be transformed into all kinds of cells in the human body?
[A] Totipotent
[B] Pluripotent
[C] Multipotent
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Totipotent ]
Notes:
Totipotent stem cells are the most versatile and potent type of stem cells. They have the unique ability to differentiate into any cell type in the human body, as well as the placental cells needed to support embryonic development. In other words, totipotent stem cells have the potential to give rise to all the different cell types required to form a complete organism, including the cells of the body and the extraembryonic tissues necessary for early development. These cells are typically found in the very early stages of embryonic development, shortly after fertilization.
3. Consider the following statements on ‘National Dam Safety Authority’:
- It has five wings viz policy and research, technical, regulation, disaster and resilience and administration and finance.
- It aims to resolve any dispute between State Dam Safety Organisation and any owner of a specified dam in that state.
- It will be headed by the Jal Shakti minister.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1 & 2]
Notes:- The National Dam Safety Authority seeks to maintain standards related to dam safety, prevent dam-related disasters and resolve inter-state issues in this regard. It has come into force from Feb, 2022.
- The Dam Safety Act was passed by Parliament in December, 2021.
- The Authority will be headed by a chairman and assisted by five members to lead its five wings — policy and research, technical, regulation, disaster and resilience and administration and finance.
- The Centre also constituted a 22-member National Committee on Dam Safety which will be headed by the Chairman of the Central Water Commission.
- A key function of the Authority is to resolve any issue between the State Dam Safety Organisations of states or between a State Dam Safety Organisation and any owner of a specified dam in that state.
