UPSC Quiz – 2024 : IASbaba’s Daily Current Affairs Quiz 1st May 2024

·       It rises in the Vindhya Range just south of Mhow, in western Madhya Pradesh.

·       From its source, it flows northinto southeastern Rajasthan.

·       It is a rainfed river, and the overall drainage basin covers an area of 143,219 sq. km.

·       The main tributaries of Chambal include the Banas and Mej rivers on the left and the Parbati, KaliSindh, and Shipra rivers on the right.

·       After crossing Kota of Rajastha, the cambal flows through the boundary of Sawi Madhopur and Dholpur districts with the Madhya Pradesh. Then it finally enters UP and flows 32kms before joining the Yamuna River near Etawah.

·       National Chambal Sanctuary:

·       It encapsulates a significant segment of the Chambal River, spanning from the Jawahar Sagar Dam in Rajasthan to the Chambal-Yamuna confluence in Uttar Pradesh.

·       It was established with the imperative to restore ecological equilibrium to a crucial north Indian river system and to provide comprehensive protection to the highly endangered gharial.

·       Indrapuri Dam is on River Son.

·       The NCGG has been set up to assist in bringing about governance reforms through studies, training, knowledge sharing and promotion of good ideas.

Background:

·       It traces its origin to the National Institute of Administrative Research (NIAR). NIAR was set up in 1995 by the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) the Government of India’s apex training Institute for higher civil services.

·       NIAR was subsequently renamed with an expanded mandate, as National Centre for Good Governance, which was inaugurated on February 24th, 2014.

·       To function as a national repository on information on best practices, initiatives and methodologies that promote Good Governance, e-Governance etc.

·       To advise on key issues in governance and develop synergy across various Ministries/ Departments of GoI, and State Governments.

·       Head office: Its head office is at New Delhi and the branch office at Mussoorie.

·       The affairs of the NCGG are managed under the overall superintendence and direction of the Governing Body, which is headed by the Cabinet Secretary.

·       It has Secretaries of 9 ministries/ departments and 5 eminent persons viz. academicians, eminent administrators, specialists, eminent innovators, heads of reputed institutions as members.

·       The Director General, who is the Chief Executive of NCGG acts as the Member–Secretary of the Governing Body.

·       All opioids work similarly: They activate an area of nerve cells in the brain and body called opioid receptors that block pain signals between the brain and the body.

·       Opioid overdose: Opioid use can lead to death due to the effects of opioids on the part of the brain which regulates breathing.

·       An opioid overdose can be identified by a combination of three signs and symptoms: pinpoint pupils, unconsciousness and difficulties with breathing.

What is Fentanyl?

·       It is a potent synthetic opioid drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use as an analgesic [for pain relief] and anesthetic.

·       It is approximately 100 times more potent than morphine and 50 times more potent than heroin as an analgesic.

·       Seizure of a polling station, affecting the conduct of elections;

·       Taking possession of a polling station, allowing only his or their supporters to vote;

·       Intimidating or threatening any elector and preventing him from going to the polling station;

·       Seizure of a counting place affecting the counting of votes;

·       Involvement of any person in government service in any of the above activities.

·       It is punishable for a term of not less than one year, which may extend to three years for lay people, and not less than three years, extending to five years for government servants.

·       In such cases the Election Commission of India, based on the material facts, may

·       Declare the poll at that polling station to be void and direct a fresh poll on a new date; or

·       Countermand the election in the constituency in case booth capturing has taken place in a large number of polling stations, or if it has affected the counting of votes.

·       It is a term used to describe various tips and tricks for enhancing the body’s ability to function at peak performance—and maybe even extend one’s lifespan.

·       It includes the practice of employing methods drawn from fields like biology, genetics, neuroscience and nutrition to enhance physical or mental performance, improve overall health and well-being, or achieve a specific health outcome.

Most types of biohacking generally fall into one of the following categories below:

·       Lifestyle: This category focuses on making positive health and behavior choices. It is probably the most accessible way most people can start experiencing biohacking, as it includes factors like dietary shifts, breathwork, meditation and exercise.

·       Molecular: It involves the use of natural and synthetic molecules that can help shift one’s biology. Taking supplements would fall into this biohacking category.

·       Biologics: These are biological products that are meant to improve or enhance biology. They could be cells, or they could be small little information packets like exosomes, which are basically biological bundles of DNA, mRNA proteins and growth factors. Biologics typically need to be ingested, injected (such as stem cells) or delivered intravenously (i.e. by IV transfusion).

·       Technology: This category includes devices like wearables (such as smartwatches) and diagnostics (such as blood sugar monitors). In such cases, biohacking uses technology to gather data about the body and its functioning so an individual can use that information to adjust their health as they strive for improved performance.

·       There are currently no laws in India that specifically address biohacking.