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Q. Choose the correct option from the alternatives given below each question.
1. Which institution is set to launch a hand book for Online Dispute Resolution (ODR)?
(a) SEBI
(b) RBI
(c) NITI Aayog
(d) IRDAI
Ans: (c)
2. ‘Mt Annapurna’ is located in which country?
(a) India
(b) Nepal
(c) Bangladesh
(d) China
Ans: (b) MCQs on Current Affairs 1
3. Civil Aviation Ministry and DGCA granted permission to which sports authority to use drones for live shooting?
(a) All India Football Federation
(b) BCCI
(c) Hockey India
(d) Athletics Federation of India
Ans: (b)
4. Which organisation released a ‘Seaweed Mission’?
(a) NABARD
(b) TIFAC
(c) FAO
(d) Fishery Ministry
Ans: (b)
5.Which state has passed an ordinance giving co-ownership rights to women in husband’s ancestral property?
(a) Tamil Nadu
(b) Kerala
(c) Uttarakhand
(d) W Bengal
Ans: (c)
6. Which Indian state assembly played the National Anthem after almost 60 years?
(a) Sikkim
(b) Meghalaya
(c) Nagaland
(d) Himachal Pradesh
Ans: (c)
7. Which Indian state launched its first paperless budget of Rs. 5.50 lakh crore?
(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Madhya Pradesh
(c) Gujarat
(d) Odisha
Ans: (a)
8. Recently, veterinarians performed a rare operation on a ‘Moray eel in which Indian state?
(a) Kerala
(b) Uttar Pradesh
(c) T Nadu
(d) Punjab
Ans: (a)
9. In which state / union territory, Karaikal Port is located?
(a) Tamil Nadu
(b) Puducherry
(c) Kerala
(d) Karnataka
Ans: (b)
10. Which state government has launched Bhookamp Alert app?
(a) Himachal Pradesh
(b) Uttarakhand
(c) Assam
(d) Sikkim
Ans: (b)
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11. As per the existing Indus Water Treaty, all the waters of which three rivers are allocated to India for unrestricted use?
(a) Indus, Jhelum and Chenab
(b) Ganga, Yamuna and Godavari
(c) Sutlej, Beas and Ravi
(d) Beas, Koshi and Bhagirathi
Ans: (c)
12. Which company has constructed India’s first 3D-printed house?
(a) L&T
(b) Tata Construction
(c) Tvasta Manufacturing Solutions
(d) GMR Infra
Ans: (c)
13. Which Indian state/UT people consumed the highest quantity of fish in 2019-20?
(a) Kerala
(b) Gujarat
(c) Lakshadweep
(d) Chhattisgarh
Ans: (c)
14. What is the name of the bill, which sets out to govern laws regarding lighthouses and vessel traffic services in India?
(a) Maritime Bill 2021
(b) Lighthouse Bill 2021
(c) Marine Aids to Navigation Bill 2021
(d) Seafarers Bill 2021
Ans: (c) MCQs on Current Affairs 1
15. With which organization, Arunachal Pradesh has signed an agreement for the development of two hydropower projects?
(a) North Eastern Electric Power Corporation
(b) THDC India Limited
(c) Power Grid Corporation of India
(d) Power System Operation Corporation
Ans: (a)
16. “Bijoya Sanskritik Mahotsav” is a cultural event organised by which organisation?
(a) Press Trust of India
(b) Book Trust of India
(c) Indian Army
(d) Archeological Survey of India
Ans: (c)
17. ‘Tai-Ahom and Matak’, are the communities demanding Scheduled Tribe (ST) status in which state?
(a) Andhra Pradesh
(b) West Bengal
(c) Assam
(d) Karnataka
Ans: (c)
18. Which organization had launched a year-long Amrit Mahotsav Quiz programme?
(a) Doordarshan
(b)All India Radio
(c) Press Information Bureau
(d) Ministry of Culture
Ans: (b)
19. Which ministry celebrated ‘Vanijya Saptah’ from 20 to 26 September in history?
(a) Ministry of Finance
(b) Ministry of Corporate Affairs
(c) Ministry of Commerce
(d) Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Ans: (c)
20. What is the name of the tourism app launched by the Delhi Government?
(a) My Delhi
(b) Dekho Meri Delhi
(c) Tour Delhi
(d) Hamara Delhi
Ans: (b)
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21. Which state had scrapped the position of ‘Police Naik’?
(a) Karnataka
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Kerala
(d) Madhya Pradesh
Ans: (b)
22. Which Union Ministry released the publication titled ‘Energy Statistics India – 2022’?
(a) Ministry Of Statistics And Programme Implementation
(b) Ministry of Power
(c) Ministry of Coal
(d) Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Ans: (a)
23. With which organizations, National Skill Development Corporation had partnered with to introduce a skilling programme that aims to train 50,000 youth?
(a) Nokia
(b) Xiaomi
(c) Samsung
(d) Google
Ans: (c)
24. Which north Indian state had reported the first case of Zika virus?
(a) Bihar
(b) Uttar Pradesh
(c) Gujarat
(d) Haryana
Ans: (b)
25. Who is the chairperson of the first National Steering Committee (NSC) set up to implement the NIOUN Bharat Mission?
(a) Union Education Minister
(b) Union Skill Development Minister
(c) NITI Aayog CEO
(d) ISRO Chairperson
Ans: (a)
26. India had applied for a USD 2 billion loan to purchase COVID-19 vaccines, from which institutions?
(a) World Bank
(b) ADB-AIIB
(c) BRICS Bank
(d) IMF
Ans: (b) MCQs on Current Affairs 1
27. “eGCA” had been launched by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation in association with which tech major?
(a) TCS
(b) Accenture
(c) Wipro
(d) Amazon
Ans: (a)
28. Ganga Expressway, came up in which state?
(a) Bihar
(b) Uttar Pradesh
(c) Delhi
(d) Haryana
Ans: (b)
29. The cabinet of which state / UT government had approved for setting up Teachers’ University?
(a) Tamil Nadu
(b) Uttar Pradesh
(c) Kerala
(d) Delhi
Ans: (d)
30. Which institution launched the ‘Vernacular Innovation Program’ in India?
(a) ISRO
(b) NITI Aayog
(c) BARC
(d) NSIL
Ans: (b)
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31. ASIGMA is an in-house messaging application launched by which institution?
(a) Indian Army
(b) NITI Aayog
(c) Supreme Court
(d) Reserve Bank of India
Ans: (a)
32. Which state government slashed Rs 25 per litre on petrol and diesel prices for two-wheelers owned by the poor?
(a) Odisha
(b) Tamil Nadu
(c) Jharkhand
(d) Kerala
Ans: (c)
33. As per CMIE Data, what was India’s unemployment rate in December 2021?
(a) 4.91%
(b) 6.21%
(c) 7.91%
(d) 9.11%
Ans: (c)
34. India’s first Mobile Honey Processing Van was launched in which state?
(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Gujarat
(c) Karnataka
(d) Kerala
Ans: (a)
35. UNESCO agreed to publish descriptions of India’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites on its website in which language?
(a) Tamil
(b) Hindi
(c) Sanskrit
(d) Telugu
Ans: (b)
36. ‘Operation Sajag’, is associated with which state/UT Government?
(a) Madhya Pradesh
(b) Delhi
(c) Uttar Pradesh
(d) Bihar
Ans: (b) MCQs on Current Affairs 1
37. Which organization has made a natural gas discovery in a block in Gujarat?
(a) Reliance Petroleum
(b) Vedanta
(c) Indian Oil Corporation
(d) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
Ans: (b)
38. With which country’s accountancy organization, Institute of Chartered Accountants of India had partnered to strengthen cooperation in matters of accountancy profession?
(a) Russia
(b) Japan
(c) Australia
(d) France
Ans: (a)
39. “Hisaab Ki Kitaab” – a module of 6 short films has been released by which authority?
(a) Investor Education & Protection Fund Authority
(b) Securities and Exchange Board of India
(c) Reserve Bank of India
(d) National Health Authority
Ans: (a) MCQs on Current Affairs 1
40. Which Union Ministry has launched ‘Smart enforcement application’ for Trucks, to reduce Logistics costs?
(a) Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
(b) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
(c) Ministry of Home Affairs
(d) Ministry of Electronics and IT
Ans: (b)
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41. In which Indian state the field trials of the world’s first genetically modified (GM) rubber has commenced?
(a) Kerala
(b) Karnataka
(c) Tamil Nadu
(d) Assam
Ans: (d)
42. Experts from which state have identified native grasses and trees to improve elephant habitats?
(a) Karnataka
(b) Kerala
(c) Tamil Nadu
(d) Telangana
Ans: (c)
43. Which metro service launched India’s first UPI-based cashless parking?
(a) Chennai
(b) Delhi
(c) Mumbai
(d) Kochi
Ans: (b)
44. What was the mission period of National Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY)?
(a) 2014-2018
(b) 2015-2019
(c) 2016-2020
(d) 2017-2021
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45. Khijadiya wildlife sanctuary, is a new Ramsar site, located in which state/UT?
(a) Haryana
(b)Bihar
(c) Gujarat
(d) Uttarakhand
Ans: (c)
46. OTPRMS certificates is associated with which Union Ministry?
(a) Ministry of Education
(b) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
(c) Ministry of Labour and Employment
(d) Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
Ans: (a)
47. India recently launched an Artificial Intelligence (AI) research and development initiative with which country?
(a) Japan
(b) France
(c) USA
(d) Finland
Ans: (c)
48. What is the name of India’s first indigenously developed Appstore?
(a) Play Kit
(b) Play Bhandar
(c) Mobile Seva Appstore
(d) App Kirana
Ans: (c) MCQs on Current Affairs 1
49. Which Indian state had been reported to have been affected by the second wave of bird flu?
(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Madhya Pradesh
(c) Himachal Pradesh
(d) Assam
Ans: (c)
50. CPEC is an Economic Corridor connecting Xinjiang region of China and Gwadar Port of which country?
(a) Iran
(b) Pakistan
(c) Afghanistan
(d) Kazakhstan
Ans: (b)
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51. Which is the host country of the African Union Summit 2022?
(a) Zimbabwe
(b) Mali
(c) Ethiopia
(d) South Africa
Ans: (c)
52. Prabha Atre, who was conferred the Padma Vibhushan is associated with which field?
(a) Literature
(b) Music
(c) Sports
(d) Science
Ans: (b)
53. Which is the northern most state of India, as of 2022?
(a) Jammu & Kashmir
(b) Punjab
(c) Himachal Pradesh
(d) Haryana
Ans: (c) MCQs on Current Affairs 1
54. Which is the nodal agency of Powerthon-2022, a hackathon launched by the Union Power Ministry?
(a) PFC
(b) REC
(c) NITI Aayog
(d) ONGC
Ans: (b)
55. Which country inaugurated the Ijmuiden Sea Lock, the world’s largest sea lock?
(a) USA
(b) The Netherlands
(c) Australia
(d) USA
Ans: (b)
56. UNCITRAL is a UN Agency associated with which field?
(a) Children Welfare
(b) Climate Change
(c) Insolvency
(d) Heritage
Ans: (c)
57. As of 2022, which country is the top Steel Producer in the world?
(a) India
(b) China
(c) USA
(d) Australia
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58. Telineelapuram International Bird Sanctuary is located in which state?
(a) Karnataka
(b) Andhra Pradesh
(c) Odisha
(d) West Bengal
Ans: (b)
59. Which department manages the ‘Contingency Fund of India’ on behalf of the President?
(a) Department of Economic Affairs
(b) Department of Expenditure
(c) Department of Financial Services
(d) Department of Defence
Ans: (a)
60. “Yogyata” mobile phone application was launched by ………. .
(a) Common Services Centers (CSC)
(b) National Green Tribunal
(c) Election Commission of India
(d) Supreme Court of India
Ans: (a)
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61. Which country has organised the ‘Asia Ministerial Conference on Tiger Conservation’?
(a) India
(b) Malaysia
(c) UK
(d) Sri Lanka
Ans: (b) MCQs on Current Affairs 1
62. Which country proposed ‘P3 (Pro-Planet People) movement’ during the WEF Davos Agenda 2022?
(a) USA
(b) Russia
(c) India
(d) UK
Ans: (c)
63. ‘I4F Industrial R&D and Technological Innovation Fund’ is a collaboration between India and which country?
(a)Indonesia
(b) Israel
(c) Germany
(d) France
Ans: (b) MCQs on Current Affairs 1
64. Which Indian has been roped in as the Ambassador for ICANN-supported Universal Acceptance Steering Group?
(a) Vijay Shekhar Sharma
(b) Sachin Bansal
(c) Bhavish Aggarwal
(d) Deepinder Goyal
Ans: (a)
65. The bilateral trade between India and China in 2021 ……………. from that of 2020.
(a) Increased
(b) Decreased
(c) Remained Same
(d) None of the above
Ans: (a)
66. Which Indian state constituted the Justice Hema Commission ?
(a) Tamil Nadu
(b) Kerala
(c) West Bengal
(d) Gujarat
Ans: (b) MCQs on Current Affairs 1
67. Which University has secured the 1st place among Indian Universities in Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2020?
(a) Anna University
(b) JNU
(c) JNTU
(d) Calcutta University
Ans: (d) MCQs on Current Affairs 1
68. Vera Gedroits, who featured in Google Doodle, is the first female military surgeon of which country?
(a) Germany
(b) Russia
(c) Italy
(d) France
Ans: (b)
69. Satyajit Ray, the legendary film maker and author, was from which state?
(a) Odisha
(b) Maharashtra
(c) West Bengal
(d)Assam
Ans: (c) MCQs on Current Affairs 1
70. Dr Shakuntala Harak Singh Thilsted, an expert of Indian descent, was conferred with which prize?
(a) Global Teacher Award
(b) International Booker Prize
(c) World Food Prize
(d) Chern Medal
Ans: (c)
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71. Sivasubramanian Ramann took over as the Chairman and MD of which organisation?
(a) SEBI
(b) SIDBI
(c) ISRO
(d) DRDO
Ans: (b) MCQs on Current Affairs 1
72. Dadudan Gadhvi, the Padma Shri recipient in 2021 in the field of literature, was from which state?
(a) Rajasthan
(b) Gujarat
(c) Sikkim
(d) W Bengal
Ans: (b)
73. Who is the first Indian and Asian woman to be chosen for the 2021 ‘WILD Innovator Award’?
(a) Krithi K Karanth
(b) Vineeta Bal
(c) Shuba Tole
(d) Veronica Rodrigues
Ans: (a) MCQs on Current Affairs 1
74. Evergrande is a famous company of which country?
(a) Japan
(b) China
(c) South Korea
(d) USA
Ans: (b) MCQs on Current Affairs 1
75. Hwasong-8, was a hypersonic missile tested by which country?
(a) China
(b) Japan
(c) Israel
(d) N Korea
Ans: (d)
76. Which country successfully tested the Tsirkon (Zircon) hypersonic cruise missile from submarine?
(a) China
(b) Japan
(c) Russia
(d) Israel
Ans: (c)
377. WHO and UNICEF had jointly launched a polio vaccination campaign in which country?
(a) India
(b) Pakistan
(c) Afghanistan
(d) Somalia
Ans: (c)
78. “End of Life Choice Act” had come into effect in which country?
(a) China
(b) Japan
(c) Australia
(d) New Zealand
Ans: (d) MCQs on Current Affairs 1
79. Under the Defence Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI), India had joined with which country to develop air-launched unmanned aerial vehicles?
(a) Japan
(b) USA
(c) UK
(d) Australia
Ans: (b)
80. Which country had agreed to increase coking coal supply to India up to 40 million tonnes per year?
(a) Russia
(b) Israel
(c) USA
(d) Malaysia
Ans: (a)
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81. Which country had become the top source of Chinese rice imports during 2021?
(a) India
(b) Nepal
(c) Indonesia
(d) Bangladesh
Ans: (a)
82. Where is the headquarters of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime?
(a) Austria
(b) USA
(c) Germany
(d) Hungary
Ans: (a)
83. “Draft Text on Fishery” is associated with which forum?
(a) IMF
(b) ADB
(c) WTO
(d) UN
Ans: (c) MCQs on Current Affairs 1
84. Consider the following statements:
1. It was the first zoo in the country to become a member of the World Association of Zoos & Aquariums (WAZA).
2. It is recognized as a leading zoo for the breeding of the Indian pangolin and white tiger.
3. It was the world’s first captive crocodile breeding centre, where gharials were bred in captivity in 1980.
The above statements most appropriately describe which of the following protected areas of Odisha?
(a) Simlipal Wildlife Sanctuary
(b) Gahirmatha Wildlife Sanctuary
(c) Nandankanan Wildlife Sanctuary
(d) Nalaban Wildlife Sanctuary
Ans: (c)
85. Which of the following is/are the characteristics of Semiconductors?
1. Formed due to ionic bonding
2. Positive temperature coefficient
3. Only four valence electrons in the outermost orbit.
Select the correct answers using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: (b)
86. Consider the following statements regarding the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM):
1. It aims to ensure assured tap water supply to all rural households by 2030.
2. The fund sharing pattern between the Centre and states is 90:10 for Himalayan and North-Eastern States.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: (b) MCQs on Current Affairs 1
87. With reference to ‘Agreement on Prohibition of Attacks against Nuclear Installations and Facilities’, consider the following statements:
1. The agreement has been signed between India and China.
2. According to this agreement, two countries have to inform each other of the nuclear facilities.
3. Only nuclear power and research reactor installations are covered under this agreement.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: (b)
88. Consider the following statements regarding the draft National Air Sports Policy (NASP):
1. The policy proposes the setting up of an apex governing body called the Air Sports Federation of India (ASFI).
2. The ASFI will be an autonomous body under the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: (c) MCQs on Current Affairs 1
89. Consider the following statements about Indo-Israel Relations:
1. India is Israel’s largest trade partner in Asia and seventh largest globally.
2. Operation Breathing Space was conducted by Israel to work with Indian authorities on the Covid-19 response.
3. The Indian armed forces have inducted the Phalcon AWACS (airborne warning and control systems) from Israel.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: (d)
90. With reference to Nuclear disarmament, consider the following statements:
1. India has neither signed the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) nor the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT).
2. Recently, the G7 countries, ahead of a review of the NPT 1970, have pledged to prevent atomic weapons spreading and to avoid nuclear conflict.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: (a)
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91. Consider the following statements regarding the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) :
1. DRDO is the R&D (Research and Development) wing of the Ministry of Science & Technology.
2. It was formed in 1958 from the amalgamation of the Technical Development Establishment (TDEs) of the Indian Army and the Directorate of Technical Development & Production (DTDP) with the Defence Science Organisation (DSO).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: (b)
92. With reference to the Open Source software, consider the following statements:
1. It is a software that is distributed with its source code.
2. It allows anyone to modify the software to best fit their needs.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: (c)
93. Consider the following statements regarding the Konyaks:
1. The Konyak are the largest tribe, followed by Ao, Tangkhul, Sema, and Angami in Nagaland.
2. Aolingmonyu is one of their significant festivals celebrated in the first week of April.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: (c) MCQs on Current Affairs 1
94. Consider the following statements regarding the Savannas:
1. Savannas grow in 40° to 60° latitudes from the Equator.
2. Grasses and trees that grow in the savanna have adapted to life with little water and hot temperatures.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: (b)
95. Consider the following statements:
1. Article 148 provides for an independent office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG).
2. The CAG controls the entire financial system of the country at both the Centre and the state levels.
3. The CAG holds the office at the pleasure of the President of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
Ans: (c) MCQs on Current Affairs 1
96. Aquamation has been recently in the news. Which of the following statements most appropriately describes it?
(a) Flameless cremation
(b) Growing plants by only using water
(c) Growing fisheries on farms
(d) Extracting water from celestial bodies.
Ans: (a)
97. With reference to the 103rd Constitution (Amendment) Act, 2019, consider the following statements:
1. It introduced the 10% EWS (Economically Weaker Section) Quota.
2. It amended Article 15 and Article 16 of the Indian Constitution.
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: (d) MCQs on Current Affairs 1
98. Consider the following statements:
1. A mutation is a single change in the genetic materialof the virus.
2. A variant is the whole sequence of the virus, which may contain one or more mutations.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: (c) MCQs on Current Affairs 1
99. Consider the following statements regarding the Bioenergy Crops:
1. Bioenergy crops can induce a cooling effect on the areas where they are cultivated.
2. Wheat, corn, main edible oilseeds/edible oils, sugarcane, and other crops are some of the Bioenergy crops.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: (a)
100. Consider the following statements:
1. The Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro food processing Enterprises (PMFME) is a centrally sponsored scheme.
2. The Ministry of Food Processing Industries and NAFED have launched One District One Product (ODOP) brands under the PMFME Scheme.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: (c) 0 0 0.
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