UPSC Daily Quiz | 16 May 2024

Explanation:

• Motions can be classified under the following categories, namely:—
• Substantive Motions;
• Substitute Motions; and
• (Subsidiary Motions.
• A substantive motion is a self-contained, independent proposal submitted for the approval of the House and drafted in such a way as to be capable of expressing a decision of the House, e.g. all resolutions are substantive motions.
• Motions moved in substitution of the original motion for taking into consideration a policy or situation or statement or any other matter are called substitute motions.
• Subsidiary Motions depend upon or relate to other motion or follow upon some proceedings in the House. They by themselves have no meaning and are not capable of stating the decision of the House without reference to the original motion or proceedings of the House.
• Subsidiary motions can be further divided into:—
• Ancillary Motions;
• Superseding Motions; and
• Amendments

Explanation:

• Article 83 of the Constitution of India provides for the duration of Houses of Parliament.
• The Council of States shall not be subject to dissolution, but as nearly as possible one-third of the members thereof shall retire as soon as may be on the expiration of every second year in accordance with the provisions made in that behalf by Parliament by law.
• The House of the People will last for five years from its first meeting, unless sooner dissolved. The House will be disbanded after the five-year period expires.
• Provided that, while a Proclamation of Emergency is in effect, Parliament may by legislation extend the duration for no more than one year at a time, and in no case for more than six months after the Proclamation has expired.

Explanation:

• It is an inherited genetic disease where a point mutation in haemoglobin makes it abnormal and prone to structural change. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
• This causes the red blood cells to take an abnormal sickle shape, which obstructs blood flow. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.
• This can lead to severe haemolysis, persistent anaemia and affects the functioning of other organs in the later stages. Common symptoms are anaemia, jaundice, liver and spleen enlargement.
• In severe cases, patients have debilitating orthopaedic conditions called avascular necrosis of the femur. The disease can be very severe and reduces the quality of life.
• There is no complete cure. The only way we can help the patient is by providing symptomatic treatment and pain management. Improve nutritional status. There is a drug called Hydroxyurea that has been shown to reduce morbidity.

Explanation:

• The oil prices raised concerns of lower supply as major producers are keeping output cuts in place and on signs of stronger economic growth in the U.S., the world’s biggest oil consumer.

• Brent futures for June rose 31 cents, or 0.4%, to $89.66 a barrel at 0443 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures for May rose 30 cents, or 0.4%, to $85.73 a barrel.
• A meeting of top ministers from the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+) including Russia, kept oil supply policy unchanged and pressed some countries to boost compliance with output cuts.

Explanation: 

• Thousands of people thronged Mysuru to witness the historic Jamboo Savari of the Mysuru Dasara celebrations. The traditional procession, which is a part of the ‘Nada Habba’ (state festival), was led by the elephant Abhimanyu and eight other jumbos.
• The event was organised by the Karnataka government to replicate the celebrations held under the Mysore Wodeyar dynasty.
• The nine-day Navratri celebration in the city saw several music concerts, poets’ meet, Yuva Dasara, exhibitions, wrestling contests and other events.
• It culminated with the Jamboo Savari on the tenth day, held during the Vijayadashami festival.
• The Jamboo Savari started at the famous Amba Vilas Palace premises in Mysuru — considered the heritage capital of Karnataka where seating arrangements were made for more than 20,000 people.