Category: Prelims Daily

Q.1) Exercise Nomadic Elephant is an annual bilateral exercise since 2006 designed to strengthen the partnership between Indian Army and which of the following countries?

a) Thailand

b) Mongolia

c) Myanmar

d) Malaysia

Inspired by: [pib] INDO-XX  joint exercise Nomadic Elephant-2018

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Q.2) With reference to the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI), which of the given statements is/are correct?

1. It is the nodal agency for the enforcement of rules that specify how wild animals can be depicted in films and television programmes.
2. It was established in 1962 under Section 4 of The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act,1960.
3. Veteran classical dancer Rukmini Devi Arundale was instrumental in setting up the board and was its first chair.

Select the correct codes from the following options:

a) 1 and 3

b) Only 1

c) 2 and 3

d) All are correct.

Inspired by: Animals in Wrong Role

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Q.3) The Lippa-Asra Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which of the following states?

a) Sikkim

b) Meghalaya

c) Jammu and Kashmir

d) Himachal Pradesh

Inspired by: Elusive snow leopard spotted in XX wildlife sanctuary

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/elusive-snow-leopard-spotted-in-himachal-wildlife-sanctuary/

 

Q.4) Recently the “Ocean Cleanup Project” team has headed to the  Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Which of the following organisations is the nodal agency for this Project?

a) UNFCCC

b) WHO

c) Green Peace

d) None of the above.

Inspired by: Ocean Cleanup team heads to the Pacific

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/ocean-cleanup-team-heads-to-the-pacific/

Q.5) MCA21 was recently seen in news is a-

a) Governing body of Mumbai Cricket Association

b) E-governance Portal

c) Rapid Action Force against Shell Companies

d) Indian GPS Service Provider

Inspired by: Govt plans geo-tagging to crackdown on shell companies

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Q.1) With reference to the World Summit on Accreditation (WOSA) 2018, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. It is organised by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).
2. It is held annually to provide platform to stakeholders to share their knowledge and information on accreditation.

Select the correct codes from the following options:

a) Both 1 and 2

b) Only 1

c) Only 2

d) None of the above

Inspired by: [pib] Union HRD Ministry Inaugurates 4th World Summit on Accreditation (WOSA-2018)

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-union-hrd-ministry-inaugurates-4th-world-summit-on-accreditation-wosa-2018/

Q.2) With reference to the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty, which of the given statements is/are correct?

1. The CTBT is a multilateral treaty that bans all nuclear explosions only for military purposes in all environments.
2. India is a signatory to the treaty and has ratified it in 2015.

Select the correct codes from the following options:

a) Both 1 and 2

b) Only 1

c) Only 2

d) None of the above

Inspired by: UN Chief appeals for Ratification of CTBT to India and US

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Q.3) The Debt Recovery Tribunals were established to facilitate the debt recovery involving banks and other financial institutions with their customers. With respect to the DRTS consider the following statements:

1. The pecuniary limit for filing application for recovery of debts in the Debts Recovery Tribunals is Rs 20 lakh.
2. DRTs were established under the provisions of Securitization and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interests (SARFAESI) Act, 2002.
3. A DRT is presided over by a presiding officer who is appointed by the central govt. and who shall be qualified to be a District Judge; with tenure of 5 years or the age of 62, whichever is earlier.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 3

d) All are correct.

Inspired by: Limit for filing cases in Debt Recovery Tribunal doubled

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Q.4) International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID) is headquartered in-

a) New Delhi

b) Kathmandu

c) Nairobi

d) New York

Inspired by: Heritage tag for 2 irrigation facilities in Telangana

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Q.5) Mission Vidya, the month-long remedial teaching programme targeting more than 200,000 Class VI-VIII children with poor achievements in reading, writing and mathematics is organised by which of the following states?

a) Madhya Pradesh

b) Gujarat

c) Chhattisgarh

d) Bihar

Inspired by: Mission Vidya: teachers as missionaries

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Q.1) Recently the Cabinet has given its nod to turn the Pradhan Mantri JanDhan Yojana (PMJDY) into an open-ended scheme with certain additional features. Consider the following statements about the PMJDY:

1. The Centre has increased the Overdraft limit to ₹10,000 from the existing ₹5,000.
2. The age range for availing the OD facility has been revised from the 18-60 years to 18-65 years.
3. The accident insurance cover for new RuPay cardholders has been raised to ₹10 lakh.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) 1 and 2

c) 2 and 3

d) All are correct.

Inspired by: JanDhan Yojana made an open-ended scheme

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Q.2) PISA, the Programme for International Student Assessment is organised by which of the following international group/body?

a) UNESCO

b) OPEC

c) OECD

d) G5

Inspired by: India agrees to end PISA boycott, to participate in 2021

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Q.3) Consider the following pairs:

1. Muthappan Cruise- Valapattanam River
2. Theyyam Cruise- Valapattanam River
3. Mangrove Cruise- Kuppam River

Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?

a) Only 1

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 2

d) All are correct

Inspired by: Tourism Ministry sanctions new projects in Kerala under Swadesh Darshan

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/tourism-ministry-sanctions-new-projects-in-kerala-under-swadesh-darshan/

Q.4) Recently, India and France have signed an implementation agreement on “MOBILISE YOUR CITY” (MYC) Programme of the European Union. The MYC programme was set on the sidelines of which of the following meetings/summit?

a) COP 21, Paris

b) COP 23, Bonn

c) COP 11, Montreal

d) COP 22, Marrakesh

Inspired by: [pib] India and France sign an implementation agreement on “MOBILISE YOUR CITY” (MYC)

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-india-and-france-sign-an-implementation-agreement-on-mobilise-your-city-myc/

Q.5) With reference to the Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement (COMCASA), which was recently signed by India and the US, consider the following statements:

1. COMCASA will allow two countries to share high end encrypted communication and satellite data.
2. When a US warship or aircraft detects a Chinese warship or submarine, the Indian Navy will now get to know instantly through the transmission of secure encrypted data to a receiver installed in New Delhi.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) None of the above

Inspired by: [op-ed snap] 2+2 = ?: On India-US defence relationship

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Q.1) With reference to the Genetically Modified mustard (GM mustard) developed in India, consider the following statements:

1. GM mustard has the genes of a soil bacterium that give the plant the property of pest-resistance to a wide variety of pests.
2. GM mustard has the genes that allow the plant cross-pollination and hybridization.
3. GM mustard has been developed jointly by the IARI and Punjab Agricultural University.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (CSP-2018)

a) 1 and 3 only

b) 2 only

c) 2 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3

Inspired by: GM mustard trials may get nod soon

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Q.2) Bharat Ke Veer, a fund-raising portal for the family of Martyrs is an initiative of –

a) Ministry of Defense

b) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

c) Ministry of Home Affairs

d) PMO

Inspired by: Govt. grants ‘trust’ status to ‘Bharat Ke Veer’ initiative

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Q.3) With reference to the bilateral military partnership between India and the US, consider the following agreements and the year of signing them:

1. Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement (COMCASA) – 2018
2. Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement (LEMOA) -2016
3. General Security of Military Information Agreement (GSOMIA) -2002
4. Industrial Security Annex (ISA) – 2000

Which of the given pairs is/are correctly matched?

a) All of the above

b) 1 2 4

c) 1 3 4

d) 1 2 3

Inspired by: India signs landmark defence pact with U.S.

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Q.4) Recently Google has launched Dataset Search Engine, particularly for-

a) Scientists

b) Diplomats

c) Software developers

d) Marines

Inspired by: Google’s new data search engine is here

The Hindu

 

Q.5) The Doha Declaration is related to which of the following issues?

a) Geographical Indication

b) Licensing of Drugs

c) Curbing the menace of TB

d) Patients Rights

Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Ending TB

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Q.1)  “Gandhiji expressed his views on education through a series of articles in ‘Harijan’ in June 31, 1937, which later on developed into the Wardha Scheme of Basic Education. It emphasizes that the process of schooling could be made self supporting by imparting education through a useful and productive craft. Gandhiji considered this as to create a new way of life and a key to provide free and compulsory primary education. “

This vision is imbibed in which of the following initiatives of Government of India?

a) Skill India Mission

b) INSPIRE programme

c) Experiential Learning – Nai Talim

d) Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana

Inspired by: [pib] Union HRD Minister releases the curriculum on Experiential Learning – Gandhijis Nai Talim

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Q.2) Recently the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved continuation of the Centrally Sponsored Umbrella Scheme of Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats (CSS-IDWH) beyond the 12^thPlan period from 2017-18 to 2019-20.

Which of the sub-schemes are not included in the Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats?

1. Project Tiger
   
2. Development of Wildlife Habitats
   
3. Project Elephant
   

Select the correct codes:

a) Only 2

b) Only 3

c) 2 and 3

d) None of the above

Inspired by: [pib] Cabinet approves continuation of Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats Scheme beyond 12th Plan

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Q.3) With reference to the bilateral trade between India and the US, Consider the following statements:

1. India has a deficit of $23 billion in trade with America.
2. India imports Oil and Gas from the US along with Military Equipments from the US.
3. India has been accorded the GSP by the US to promote economic development by allowing duty-free entry for Indian Exports to US.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 2

d) All of the above.

Inspired by: US announces GSP eligibility review of India

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/trade-talks-stuck-as-u-s-presses-oil-aircraft-sales-to-india/

 

Q.4) Lehman Crisis is sometimes seen in news is related to which of the following issues?

a) Bankruptcy

b) Domestic currency depreciation

c) Rise in crude oil prices

d) Increase in Solar Power Tariff

Inspired by: How the world has changed since Lehman crisis

Live Mint

 

Q.5) Hope Mars Mission, recently announced is the first mission by an Arab country to send an unmanned probe to orbit Mars by 2021. Which of the following countries is associated with the Hope Mars Mission?

a) Saudi Arabia

b) UAE

c) Oman

d) Qatar

Inspired by: XXXXXX to send two astronauts to space

The Hindu

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Q.1) With reference to the deadly “Superbug” Staphylococcus Epidermidis, which of the given statements is/are correct?

1. It is a parasitic infection on skin caused due certain type of bed bugs.
2. It also occurs as fleas on the bodies of cattle and other bovines.
3. It commonly infects the elderly or patients who have had prosthetic materials implanted, such as catheters and joint replacements.

Select the correct codes from the following options:

a)1 and 2

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 only

d) 3 only

Inspired by: Drug-resistant superbug spreading in hospitals

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Q.2) Banking Ombudsman Scheme is a mechanism created by the RBI to address the complaints raised by bank customers. Consider the following statements about the Scheme:

1. It is run by the RBI directly to ensure customer protection in the banking industry.
2. The Banking Ombudsman is a senior official appointed by the Reserve Bank of India itself.
3. Only Scheduled Commercial Banks are covered under the scheme.

Which of the given statements is/are not correct?

a) 1 and 3

b) 2 and 3

c) 2 only

d) 3 only

Inspired by: Reserve Bank tightens Ombudsman Scheme

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Q.3) With respect to the election campaigning and advertisement in India through Social Media, consider the following statements:

1. Presently candidates have to declare their official social media accounts to EC while filing their application.
2. The ECI is the nodal body for pre-certification of advertisements of a political nature, released by either an individual or an organisation.
3. As soon as someone is declared a candidate for any election, all the money spent by the person for campaigning gets added as election expenditure.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) All of the above

b) 1 and 2

c) 2 and 3

d) 1 and 3

Inspired by: Google to help EC track online political ads

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/google-to-help-ec-track-online-political-ads/

Q.4) With reference to the cultivation of Coffee in India, consider the following statements:

1. Arabica and Robusta are the indigenous breeds of coffee cultivated in India.
2. Kerala is the leading producer of coffee in India, followed by Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
3. Coffee Board of India is an organisation managed by the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry of the government of India to promote coffee production in India.

Which of the given statements is are incorrect?

a) All of the above

b) 1 and 2

c) 2 and 3

d) 1 and 3

Inspired by: [pib] Technology Initiatives for Coffee Stakeholders

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Q.5) The Private Banks Index measures the performance of private banks listed in India is launched by-

a) Asia Index Pvt. Ltd

b) Moodys

c) JP Morgan and Chase

d) Crisil

Inspired by: Economic Times

 

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Q.1) Which of the following states is/are member of ASEANS’s East Asia Summit?

1. Australia
2. India
3. Japan
4. New Zealand
5. Republic of Korea
6. Russian Federation

Select the correct code from the following options:

a) 2, 3, 5

b) 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

c) 1, 2, 3, 4

d) All of the above

Inspired by: [pib] 6th East Asia Summit and 15th India-ASEAN Economic Ministers Meeting, Singapore

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Q.2) Exercise IOWave18 was recently held to increase tsunami preparedness, evaluate response capabilities and improve coordination throughout the country. Consider the following statements about IOWave18:

1. It is organised by the World Meteorological Organisation.
2. It has been held in India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia and Japan only.
3. The exercise would involve the evacuation of more than 1, 25,000 people from the Tsunami Prone areas of India.

Which of the given statements is/are incorrect?

a) All of the above

b) 1 and 2

c) 2 and 3

d) 3 only

Inspired by: India to take part in tsunami mock drill

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/india-to-take-part-in-tsunami-mock-drill/

 

Q.3) Shimla Crisis was recently seen in news is related to which of the following issues?

a) Excessive floods and Cloud bursting

b) Drinking Water Crisis

c) Bacterial Contamination of Ground-Water

d) Lowering of Ground-water table

Inspired by: Panel urges plan to save Himalayan springs

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Q.4) With context to the Online sale of Drugs in India as per the draft rules on sale of drugs on e-pharmacy, consider the following statements:

1. Firms/Persons/Portals have to be mandatorily registered with the central authority.
2. The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) is the nodal agency for Licensing.
3. Sale of tranquillizers, psychotropic drugs, narcotics and habit forming drugs has been prohibited through these portals.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) All are correct.

b) 1 and 2

c) 2 and 3

d) 3 only

Inspired by: Health Ministry comes out with draft rules on sale of drugs by e-pharmacy

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/health-ministry-comes-out-with-draft-rules-on-sale-of-drugs-by-e-pharmacy/

Q.5) Military Exercise Rapid Trident was recently held with NATO by which of the following Countries?

1. Ukraine
2. Turkey
3. Italy
4. Mongolia

Inspired by:  The Hindu

 

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Q.1) Consider the following statements with respect to the “Pravah” Mobile App for E-learning:

1. It is developed by Ministry of HRD.
2. With the help of this app anybody can learn Hindi through his mother tongue.

 Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) None of the above.

Inspired by: [pib] First review meeting of Department of Official Language

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-first-review-meeting-of-department-of-official-language/

 

Q.2) With reference to the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, consider the following statements:

1. All States enjoy the traditional freedoms of navigation, overflight, scientific research and fishing on the high seas.
2. The international zone of marine waters belongs to no country.
3. US is a signatory to the convention.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 3

b) 1 and 3

c) 1 and 2

d) All are incorrect

Inspired by: UN begins talks on treaty to protect imperilled High Seas

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/un-begins-talks-on-treaty-to-protect-imperilled-high-seas/

 

Q.3) A public credit registry is an information repository that collects all loan information of individuals and corporate borrowers. In context to the Public Credit Registry of India, consider the following statements:

1. It will be set up by the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India.
2. It will take into account only natural persons and not legal person.

Which of the given statements is/are incorrect?

a) None of the above

b) Only 1

c) Only 2

d) Both 1 and 2

Inspired by: Why is a Public Credit Registry important?

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Q.4) Biosimilars are-

1. Biosimilars are the generic versions of medicines made from animal or plant proteins as opposed to chemicals.
2. They are useful in treating certain types of cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, and multiple sclerosis
3. Biologics are notable for targeting the underlying causes of diseases as opposed to just the symptoms, with fewer side effects

Select the correct alternatives:

a) All are correct.

b) Only 1

c) 1 and 2

d) 2 and 3

Inspired by: [op-ed snap] The need for growth in Indian Biosimilars

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-the-need-for-growth-in-indian-biosimilars/

 

Q.5) Recently Sinamale Bridge was inaugurated by China in which of the following Asian Countries?

a) Myanmar

b) Laos

c) Maldives

d) Sri Lanka

Inspired by: India boycotts inauguration of China-funded Bridge

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Q.1) Krishna Kutir, a special home for 1000 widows was recently set up at Vrindavan, Mathura under Swadhar Greh scheme. Which of the following statements about Krishna Kutir is/are correct?

1. It is an initiative of Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
2. It is constructed by National Building Construction Corporation (NBCC).

Select the correct codes from the following options:

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) None of the above.

Inspired by: [pib] Krishna Kutir, a home for 1000 widows inaugurated

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Q.2) Babloo Chauhan vs. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi case is related to which of the following Issue?

a) Wrongful Prosecution

b) State Specific nature of Reservation

c) Adultery Prohibition

d) Pregnancy Termination

Inspired by: [pib] Law commission submits report on “Wrongful Prosecution (Miscarriage of Justice): Legal Remedies”

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-law-commission-submits-report-on-wrongful-prosecution-miscarriage-of-justice-legal-remedies/

Q.3) With reference to the Census of India consider the following statements:

1. The Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner is designated under Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation.
2. 2021 census will be conducted by trained enumerators.
3. The census will start with “house listing” in 2020 and the headcount will begin from February 2021.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) 1 and 2

c) 2 and 3

d) All are correct

Inspired by: Census 2021 to collect OBC data, use maps

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/census-2021-to-collect-obc-data-use-maps/

Q.4) Kathmandu Declaration is related to which of the following International agency?

a) ASEAN

b) SAARC

c) BIMSTEC

d) Asia Cooperation Dialogue

Inspired by: Kathmandu Declaration to Root out Terror

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/kathmandu-declaration-to-root-out-terror/

 

Q.5) Recently the Singphan Elephant Reserve was declared as India’s 30^th Elephant reserve.

This reserve is located in which of the following states?

a) Nagaland

b) West Bengal

c) Jharkhand

d) Tripura

Inspired by: Singphan wildlife sanctuary declared 30th elephant reserve of the country

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Q.1) With reference to the Shale gas exploration in India, consider the following statements:

1. The Directorate General of Hydrocarbons (DGH) is the nodal agency.
2. No clearances as per the Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) process are required for the Fracking activities in the shale gas exploration.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Both 1 and 2

b) Only 1

c) Only 2

d) None of the above.

Inspired by: [op-ed snap] The shale gas challenge

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-the-shale-gas-challenge/

 

Q.2) A recent census has revealed that the population of the Nilgiri tahr has grown by an impressive 18% in the last two years, from 480 to 568. Which of the statements about the Nilgiri Tahr is/are correct?

1. It has “Critically Endangered” status as per IUCN Red List.
2. It is endemic to Nilgiri Hills only.
3. Eravikulam National Park is home to the largest population of this Tahr.

Select the correct codes from the following options:

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 3

d) All are correct.

Inspired by: The Nilgiri tahr climbs population charts

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Q.3) Cystisus scoparius and Gorse are the names of which of the following biotic/abiotic elements?

a) Exotic Weeds

b) Invasive Alien Species of Pests

c) Medicinal Plants

d) Animal fodder plants

Inspired by: The Nilgiri tahr climbs population charts

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/the-nilgiri-tahr-climbs-population-charts/

 

Q.4) The mainstream Brahmaputra River does NOT flow through which of the following states?

1. Mizoram
2. Meghalaya
3. Assam
4. Sikkim

Select the correct codes:

a) 1, 2, 3

b) 1, 2, 4

c) 1 and 4

d) 2 and 4

Inspired by: Heavy discharge of Waters from China threatens Arunachal

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/heavy-discharge-of-waters-from-china-threatens-arunachal/

 

Q.5) Exercise KAKADU 2018 is recently held in which of the following countries?

a) Indonesia

b) Russia

c) Australia

d) Myanmar

Inspired by: [pib] Indian Naval ship Sahyadri reaches Darwin, Australia for exercise KAKADU 2018

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-indian-naval-ship-sahyadri-reaches-darwin-australia-for-exercise-kakadu-2018/

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Q.1) With reference to the India Post Payment Bank Project, consider the following statements:

1. It seeks to provide banking services at doorstep to rural areas.
2. Specially recruited personnel will provide such facilities in remote areas.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) None of the above

Inspired by: [pib] Cabinet approves Revised Cost Estimate for setting up of India Post Payments Bank

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-cabinet-approves-revised-cost-estimate-for-setting-up-of-india-post-payments-bank/

 

Q.2) The S-400 anti aircraft system was recently in news. The missile is developed by which of the following countries?

a) Israel

b) US

c) France

d) Russia

Inspired by: 2+2 talks to focus on China

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/22-talks-to-focus-on-china/

 

Q.3) The issue of malicious content, hate mongering etc on Social Media platforms are regulated in India by which of the following body/organisation?

a) CBI

b) Cert-In

c) NCRB

d) State police authorities

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Q.3) NASA’s Spitzer Telescope has recently completed 15 years since its launch. Which of the following statements about the telescope is/are correct?

1. It used the Infrared Array Camera (IRAC) for the observations.
2. It assisted in the detection of seven Earth-size exo-planets orbiting the star TRAPPIST-1.

Select the correct code:

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) None of the above

Inspired by: NASA’s Spitzer telescope completes 15 years in space

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Q.4) Which of the following countries is/are not a participant in the Vostok -2018 exercise held in Russia?

1. China
2. Mongolia
3. Taiwan
4. South Korea

Select the correct codes from the following options:

a) 2 and 3

b) 1 and 2

c) 3 and 4

d) 1 and 4

Inspired by: Russia and China to counter Washington’s “hegemonic impulse” with giant military exercise

The Hindu

 

Q.5) Ganga Box an initiative under Clean Ganga Mission is sponsored by which of the following countries?

a) France

b) Australia

c) Germany

d) EU

Inspired by: Germany to give Rs 990 crore loan for Ganga clean-up

Times of India

 

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Q.1) Prime Minister’s Science, Technology and Innovation Advisory Council (PM-STIAC) was formed recently by scrapping two Scientific Advisory Committees (SAC) for the Prime Minister and the Cabinet.

Which of the following statements about PM-STIAC is/are correct?

1. It will be chaired by Prime Minister.
2. It is set to act as a high-level advisory body to several ministries and execute mission-oriented programmes for these ministries.

Select the correct codes from the given options:

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) None of the above

Inspired by: Govt. jettisons scientific advisory panels

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Q.2) In context to the appointment of Chief Justice of India, consider the following statements:

1. The senior-most judge of the Supreme Court is considered fit to hold the office according to the Constitution of India.
2. CJI recommends the name of new to be CJI to the Law Ministry and the Ministry then conveys it to the President of India.

Which of the given statements is/are incorrect?

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) None of the above

Inspired by: Law ministry writes to Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra to recommend successor

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Q.3) Consider the following statements about Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI):

1. It is a Central-PSU of the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
2. The company’s mandate has been broadened to cover the entire renewable energy domain.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Both 1 and 2

b) Only 1

c) Only 2

d) None of the above.

Inspired by: India all set to introduce cap on solar power tariffs

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Q.4) Project Navlekha, an online AI based platform for book publishers is developed by which of the following organizations?

a) Facebook

b) Microsoft

c) Apple

d) Google

Inspired by: When we build for India, we build for the world

Economic Times

 

Q.5) Recently the fourth edition of Asian electoral stakeholders forum (AESF-IV) was held in which of the following countries?

a) Bangladesh

b) Pakistan

c) Sri Lanka

d) Nepal

Inspired by: Fourth Asian electoral stakeholders forum (AESF-IV) set to begin

All India Radio

 

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Q.1) Recently Scientists have identified a potential universal influenza vaccine that could protect people against most strains of the virus.

Which of the following statements about the vaccine is/are correct?

1. It induces a strong antibody response to a structure on the surface of flu viruses, called the hemagglutinin (HA) stalk.

2. This vaccine could be given very fewer times as compared to seasonal flu vaccines or tetanus vaccine.

Select the correct alternative:

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) None of the above.

Inspired by: A universal flu vaccine identified

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Q.2) Pakistan has sought the construction of Pakal Dul and Lower Kalnai Hydel projects as a violation of the Indus Water Treaty by India. These dams are constructed on the basin of which of the following Rivers?

a) Ravi

b) Jhelum

c) Chenab

d) Beas

Inspired by: Indus water panel to discuss Pakistan’s objection to Indian projects

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Q.3) Right to abolish untouchability is mentioned in the constitution under:

a) Article 17

b) Article 21

c) Article 123

d) Article 14

Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Ways to read the Constitution

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Q.4) Biofuel can be obtained from:

1. Jatropha
2. Vegetable oil (palm)
3. Hemp

Choose the correct answer from the codes below

a) 1 only

b) 1 & 2 only

c) 1 & 3 only

d) All of the above

Inspired by: [pib] India’s first biofuel powered flight undertakes a maiden voyage

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Q.5) Digital Sky platform, recently seen in the news is related to:

a) Portal for providing discounts to flight users

b) A single platform to regulate drone operations

c) Government’s new plan for international UDAN scheme

d) None of the above

Inspired by: [pib] Government announces Regulations for Drones

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Q.1) Aeolus satellite launched by European Space Agency (ESA) is related to the study of which of the following space study?

a) Wind Flow around Earth

b) Luminiferous Ether of Sun on Earth

c) Presence of Ice on moon

d) Atmosphere of Mars

Inspired by: ESA satellite to improve weather forecast launched

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Q.2) Article 169 of the Constitution of India provides for the establishment of a Legislative Council of a state. Which of the following statements about the Powers of Legislative Councils (LC) is are correct?

1. Legislative power of LCs is same as that of Rajya Sabha.
2. There is no provision for joint sittings of Legislative assembly of state and that of LCs unlike in Parliament.

Select the correct alternatives:

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) None of the above

Inspired by: Odisha to get Legislative Council

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Q.3) Under the Ayushman Bharat- NHPM, Trust Model is accepted for Premium Payment to the insurers. Consider the following statements about Trust Model:

1. Under the trust model, the premium will not be paid to an insurance company, but will be pooled into a trust.
2. This trust will manage and administer the health scheme and also pay the claims.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) None

Inspired by: Ayushman Bharat and concepts of insurance

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Q.4) Consider the following statements about New Strategic Partnership Model for defence purchase and Manufacturing:

1. It is released by Ministry of Defence.
2. It enables Indian Private firms in “Make in India” Defence Production.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Both 1 and 2

b) Only 1

c) Only 2

d) None of the above.

Inspired by: New copters to enable tech transfer

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Q.5) Atmiyata Project is related to spreading awareness regarding which of the following issue?

a) Health of Sanitation Workers

b) Mental Health

c) Cervical Cancer

d) Tuberculosis

Inspired by: [op-ed snap] A plan for change

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-a-plan-for-change-on-mental-healthcare-act/

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Q.1) Valongo Wharf, recently seen in news is a place situated in:

a) Brazil

b) Kongo

c) Vietnam

d) Indonesia

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Q.2) Haitian revolution was related to

a) Demand of new constitution

b) Abolition of slave trade

c) Inclusion into Commonwealth

d) Abolition of secularism

Inspired by: 20 years since slave trade was abolished

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Q.3) Consider the following regarding National Logistics Portal:

1. It is being developed to ensure ease of trading in domestic markets only
2. The portal will link all the stakeholders of export-import, domestic trade and all trade activities on a single platform

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 & 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: National Logistics Portal to boost trade competitiveness

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Q.4) Consider the following regarding Logistics sector in India

1. Logistics costs currently account for 14% share in GDP
2. India eyes lowering logistics cost from 14 per cent of GDP to less than 10 per cent by 2022

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 & 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: National Logistics Portal to boost trade competitiveness

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Q.5) Consider the following statements regarding Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI):

1. It is a company of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India, established to facilitate the implementation of Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission
2. The company’s mandate has now been broadened to cover the entire renewable energy domain

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 & 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: [pib] India’s First ISTS connected Wind Power Project Commissioned

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Q.1) Article 19 (1) (g) provides for Right to practice any profession, trade or business subjected to certain restrictions (Professions requiring specific professional & technical qualifications). Consider the following statements:

1. Only doctors have certain fundamental duties under Article 51(A) towards their fellow citizens.

2. As originally mentioned in the constitution, State can stop government doctors from taking voluntary retirement in public interest.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Both 1 and 2

b) Only 1

c) Only 2

d) None of the above

Inspired by: State can stop voluntary retirement of doctors

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Q.2) Consider the following statements regarding EPFO:

1. EPFO assists the Central Board in administering only a compulsory contributory Provident Fund Scheme
2. Central Board of Trustees (CBT) is the EPFO’s apex decision-making body

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Both 1 and 2

b) Only 1

c) Only 2

d) None of the above

Inspired by: EPFO data not the right gauge of employment level

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Q.3) CERT-In is the nodal agency which deals with:

a) Cybersecurity threats

b) Agriculture Policies

c) Disaster management

d) Digital India scheme

Inspired by: 35% of cyber attacks on Indian sites from China: official report

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Q.4) Consider the following statements regarding International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS):

1. It is a professional association that works for the conservation and protection of cultural heritage places around the world
2. It was founded as a result of the Venice Charter of 1964

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Both 1 and 2

b) Only 1

c) Only 2

d) None of the above

Inspired by: ICOMOS launches initiative to save cultural heritage damaged in Kerala floods

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Q.5) Jhum orJhoom cultivation is a type of:

a) Plantation agriculture

b) Slash-and-burn agriculture

c) Organic farming method

d) None of the above

Inspired by: [pib] NITI Aayog launches 5 Thematic Reports on Sustainable Development in Indian Himalayan Region

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Q.1) The Open Defecation (ODF) Protocols of Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) – Urban released by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. Consider the following statements about status of open defecation in India.

1. The original ODF protocol is notified as ODF city/ward if, at any point of the day, not a single person is found defecating in the open.
2. Elimination of public urination is included in the advanced ODF++ protocol.
3. Till now, there has not been any provision regarding open urination.

Which of the given statements is/are not correct?

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 3

c) 2 only

d) All are correct

Inspired by: Swachhata to target open urination too

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Q.2) To curb easy availability of online child porn and gang rape videos, the Centre has designated the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) to act on such online content. With respect to the mandate, consider the following statements:

1. NCRB can initiate probe either on the basis of complaints or by taking suo motu cognizance.
2. The charge has been conferred on NCRB under section 79 of the Information Technology Act, 2000.

Which of the given about statements NCRB is/are correct?

a) Both 1 and 2

b) Only 1

c) Only 2

d) None of the above

Inspired by: NCRB to track complaints on sexual violence

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Q.3) The UDAN International scheme is designed for State governments that are keen to promote air connectivity on international routes. Consider the following statements about UDAN International Scheme:

1. The scheme is meant for domestic as well as international airlines.
2. These airlines will have to conduct a minimum of three and a maximum of seven departures on a given route on three days in a week.
3. There is no capping of air fares unlike the original RCS (regional connectivity scheme) UDAN.

Which of the given statements is/are not correct?

a) 2 and 3

b) Only 1

c) Only 2

d) 1 and 3

Inspired by: Centre unveils International UDAN

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Q.4) Aṭṭhamahāṭhānāni or the Buddha Path refers to-

a) Eight Places where ashes of Buddha are buried under a Stupa.

b) Guidelines or Set of Rules to follow Eightfold Path

c) Eight Great Places of Buddhist Heritage

d) Major sects of Buddhism followed outside India

Inspired by: [pib] International Buddhist Conclave 2018

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Q.5) Justice Ranjit Singh Commission is related to which of the following issues?

a) Drug menace in Punjab

b) Farmer’s suicide in Punjab

c) Sacrilege of Religious Texts

d) Uranium poisoning in Punjab

Inspired by: Punjab Cong. to take on Akalis in Assembly

The Hindu

 

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Q.1) Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS) is an electronic platform which has mechanized the financing of trade receivables of MSMEs from corporate buyers through two or more financiers.

Which of the following statements about TReDS is/are correct?

1. It is an initiative undertaken by Ministry of Commerce and Industry to safeguard the interest of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
2. It deals with discounting of both invoices and bills of exchange.

Select the correct codes from the following options:

a) All are correct

b) Only 1

c) Only 2

d) All are incorrect

Inspired by: HAL becomes first PSU to transact on TReDS: RXIL

Business Standard

 

Q.2) Recently the Union government has declared the Kerala floods a “calamity of severe nature”. Consider the following statements about classification of disasters in India:

1. The state government is entitled to acclaim a calamity as national calamity.
2. A “calamity of severe nature” receives additional assistance provided from the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF).
3. The NDRF is funded through the Contingency Funds of India.

Which of the given statements is are correct?

a) All are correct

b) 1 and 2

c) 2 and 3

d) 2 only

Inspired by: Explained: “Calamity of a severe nature”

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Q.3) The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) constituted under National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). Consider the following subjects about NDRF:

1. It is a specialised force constituted “for the purpose of specialist response to a threatening disaster situation or disaster” under the Disaster Management Act, 2005.
2. The ‘nodal Ministry’ in the central government for management of natural disasters is the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
3. The chairman of NDMA is Home Minister.
4. The responsibility for disaster management is that of the Union Government.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) All are correct

b) 1 and 2

c) 2 and 3

d) 3 and 4

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Q.4) Consider the impacts of weakening of Indian Rupee.

1. Imports and Exports become expensive.
2. GDP increases.
3. Household consumptions drastically reduce.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) 2 only

b) 3 only

c) 1 and 3

d) None of the above

Inspired by: What does the falling rupee mean for you and economy?

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Q.5) The State Finance Commission (SFC) is a unique institution created by the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments (CAs) to rationalise and systematise State/sub-State-level fiscal relations in India.

Which of the following statements about SFCs is/are correct?

1. Article 243I of the Constitution mandates the State Governor to constitute a Finance Commission.
2. The resources of panchayats and municipalities are augmented on the basis of the recommendations made by the finance commission of the state.

Select the correct codes from the following:

1. Only 1
2. Only 2
3. Both 1 and 2
4. None of the above.

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Q.1) Recently Indian scientist-academician, N Raghuram, has been elected Chair of the International Nitrogen Initiative (INI), a global policy making initiative. Consider the following statements about INI :

1. It is an international programme under UNEP.
2. Its key aim is to optimize nitrogen’s beneficial role in sustainable food production.
3. It holds conference every year.

Which of the given statements is/are incorrect?

a) All are correct

b) 1 and 3

c) 2 only

d) 1 only

Inspired by: N Raghuram elected Chair of International Nitrogen Initiative

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Q.2) The UIDAI has announced the phased roll-out of face recognition feature as an additional mode of authentication, starting with telecom service providers for issuance of SIM cards. Consider the following statements about the Live Face Photo verification:

1. The telecom service providers will have to store the photo captured for face authentication, and ensure that the live photo matches the one in the e-KYC before activating the SIM.
2. Any shortfall in transactions using face authentication would be charged at Rs 0.20 per transaction.
3. If SIM is issued through other means without Aadhaar, then these instructions will not apply.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) 1 and 2

c) 2 and 3

d) All are correct

Inspired by: UIDAI announces phased roll-out of facial recognition

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Q.3) Gadgil & Kasturangan Committee report are related to which of the following issues?

a) Mitigation for Floods and other natural calamities

b) Conservation of Western Ghats

c) NDRF and its mandate

d) Using space technology for effective monitoring of floods

Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Kerala floods: The prescriptions for the Western Ghats

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Q.4) Consider the following statements about African Asian Rural Development Organisation (AARDO):

1. AARDO was formed in 1962 as a subsidiary under UN-ESCAP.
2. It is headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia.
3. India is one of the founder members of AARDO and is the largest contributor in terms of membership contribution.

Which of the given statements is are correct?

a) All are incorrect

b) 2 and 3

c) 2 only

d) 3 only

Inspired by: [Burning Issue] African Asian Rural Development Organisation (AARDO)

[Burning Issue] African Asian Rural Development Organisation (AARDO)

 

Q.5) The OSIRIS-Rex mission of NASA is related to-

a) Study of Black Hole

b) Study of Asteroid

c) Availability of water on Moon

d) Life on Mars

Inspired by: NASA Spacecraft Begins Final Approach to Bennu

Space.com

 

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Q.1) All India Rural Financial Inclusion Survey (NAFIS) is released by-

a) NITI Aayog

b) Central Statistical Office (CSO)

c) National Sample Survey Organisation (NSSO)

d) National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)

Inspired by: [op-ed snap] From Plate to Plough: Lean year as a foundation

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Q.2) Project Dantak is bilateral road development project carried out by Border Roads Organisation (BRO) in which of the following country?

a) Nepal

b) Bhutan

c) Bangladesh

d) Myanmar

Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Sovereignty and sensitivity: on India-Bhutan relations

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Q.3) Rythu Bima Group Life Insurance Scheme is introduced by the Telangana government for all the landholding (pattadar) farmers from August 14, 2018. Consider the following statements about Rythu Bima Scheme:

1. The eligible beneficiary includes the landholding (pattadar) farmers in the age group of 18-59 years.
2. It provides an instant aid to families of deceased in case of death of the enrolled farmer, irrespective of the cause either natural or otherwise.
3. Presently it is the fastest settling insurance scheme for farmers in India.

Select the correct codes from the following:

a) All are correct

b) 1 and 2

c) Only 1

d) Only 3

Inspired by: Rythu Bima providing instant aid to families

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Q.4) Consider the following statements about use of Petcoke in India:

1. The use of the Petcoke is banned in and around New Delhi.
2. The Supreme Court has allowed the use of Petcoke cement and limestone industries.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) None of the above

Inspired by: Government bans use of petcoke as fuel

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Q.5) Bhaskar Ramamurthy Committee has been setup by the government for the purpose of-

a) Restructuring NEET and AIIMS exams

b) Restructuring JEE exam for IITs

c) Improvising Research and Development in IITs

d) Admission to Foreign students in IITs

Source: India Today

 

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