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The pelagic zone, also known as the open ocean, is the area of the ocean outside of coastal areas. Here you will find some of the biggest marine life species. Species here are affected by wave and wind activity, pressure, water temperature and prey. The open ocean lies over the continental shelf.
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Ecosystem services are the many and varied benefits to humans provided by the natural environment and from healthy ecosystems. Such ecosystems include, for example, https://maps.google.com/agroecosystems, forest ecosystems, grassland ecosystems and aquatic ecosystems. These ecosystems, functioning in healthy relationship, offer such things like natural pollination of crops, clean air, extreme weather mitigation, and human mental and physical well-being. Winds are not an ecosystem services.
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Deserts are arid ecosystems that receive fewer than 25 centimeters (10 inches) of precipitation a year.
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Yasuní is a thriving tropical rainforest in Ecuador’s northeastern region, and reputed to be the world’s most biologically diverse place on the planet. Read on to learn about Yasuní Rainforest.
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India is the home of around “350” mamalian species.
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The current extinction crisis is entirely of our own making. More than a century of habitat destruction, pollution, the spread of invasive species, overharvest from the wild, climate change, population growth and other human activities have pushed nature to the brink. Socio cultural practices are not factor threatening extinction of several species in India.
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Under the 2015 Paris Agreement, countries agreed to cut greenhouse gas emissions with a view to ‘holding the increase in the global average temperature to well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels and pursuing efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels’.
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The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change established an international environmental treaty to combat “dangerous human interference with the climate system”, in part by stabilizing greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere.
It was signed by 154 states at the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED), informally known as the Earth Summit, held in Rio de Janeiro from 3 to 14 June 1992. It established a Secretariat headquartered in Bonn and entered into force on 21 March 1994.
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350 MW
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If a body is taken to moon from earth only its weight changes since the gravitation pull in the moon is 1/6th of the earth. Therefore, if a body weighs 60 kg on earth, its weight becomes 10 kg on the moon but its mass remains constant.
ANSWER: B
Decibel (dB), unit for expressing the ratio between two physical quantities, usually amounts of acoustic or electric power, or for measuring the relative loudness of sounds. One decibel (0.1 bel) equals 10 times the common logarithm of the power ratio.
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Sunflower oil is the non-volatile oil pressed from the seeds of sunflower. Sunflower oil is commonly used in food as a frying oil, and in cosmetic formulations as an emollient. Sunflower oil is primarily composed of linoleic acid, a polyunsaturated fat, and oleic acid, a monounsaturated fat.
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Hydrogen is the chemical element with the symbol H and atomic number 1. Hydrogen is the lightest element. At standard conditions hydrogen is a gas of diatomic molecules having the formula H2. It is colorless, odorless, tasteless, non-toxic, and highly combustible.
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The perishability of food items depends a lot on their water content. High moisture decides their perishability or longer shelf life. Perishable food includes fruits and vegetables, fresh meat, foods purchased from chill cabinets, freshly cooked food stored to be used later.
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Sweating is your body’s major way of getting rid of excess body heat, which is produced by metabolism or working muscles. The amount of sweat produced depends upon our states of emotion and physical activity.
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In a Poultry Farm, the factor which most influences the cost of output is the cost of Feed.
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Bombyx mori, the domestic silk moth, is an insect from the moth family Bombycidae. It is the closest relative of Bombyx mandarina, the wild silk moth. The silkworm is the larva or caterpillar of a silk moth. It is an economically important insect, being a primary producer of silk.
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Fungal fermentation of rise is used for the prepration of alcoholic drinks.
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A pressure cooker works on a simple principle: Steam pressure. A sealed pot, with a lot of steam inside, builds up high pressure, which helps food cook faster. The pressure cooker is based on the principle that a pressure cooker increases the pressure so that the water will come to a boil higher than its regular boiling point which is 100°C.
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Exogamy is the social norm of marrying outside one’s social group. Biological exogamy is marriage of nonblood-related beings, regulated by forms of incest law. Cultural exogamy is marrying outside a specific cultural group; the opposite being endogamy, marriage within a social group.
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Ashish Bose was a prominent Indian demographer and economic analyst. He was Honorary Professor at the Institute of Economic Growth in Delhi, where he headed the Population Research Centre for several years. He is credited with coining the term BIMARU for Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh collectively.
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From the year 1949 to 1951, the states in India – independently added into impact the zamindari abolition act. Uttar Pradesh becomes the first state in India delivered into impact the regulation associated with abolition of zamindari system.
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The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 was enacted by the Parliament of India to provide for more effective protection of the rights of women guaranteed under the Constitution who are victims of violence of any kind occurring within the family and other related incidents. Recognising that a woman requires assistance with legal procedures and other forms of support, the PWDVA allows for the appointment of Protection Officers, and recognises the role of Service Providers in providing medical, shelter, legal, counselling and other kinds of support services.
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The Human Development Index is a statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income indicators, which are used to rank countries into four tiers of human development. Calculation of the index combines four major indicators: life expectancy for health, expected years of schooling, mean of years of schooling for education and Gross National Income per capita for standard of living. Every year UNDP ranks countries based on the HDI report released in their annual report.
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The Beas River is a river in north India.The river rises in the Himalayas in central Himachal Pradesh, India, and flows for some 470 kilometres (290 mi) to the Sutlej River in the Indian state of Punjab. Its total length is 470 kilometres (290 mi) and its drainage basin is 20,303 square kilometres (7,839 sq mi) large. The chief tributaries are Pojal,Saraswati ,Hansa,Bain, Banganga, Luni and Uhal.
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The Aadi Brahma Mandir of Kullu is an architectural wonder constructed in the Himalayan Pagoda Style. The palanquin of the deity is kept at another village across the mountain. The deity visits the temple only when he has to meet any other deity or for a festival or community affairs.
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Kinnaur
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Shimla city has population of 169,578; its urban / metropolitan population is 171,640 of which 94,586 are males and 77,054 are females.
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Manik Chand
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Zorawar Singh Kahluria (1784–12 December 1841) was a military general of Dogra Rajput ruler Gulab Singh of Jammu, He served as the governor (wazir-e-wazarat) of Kishtwar and extended the territories of the kingdom by conquering Ladakh and Baltistan.
He was born in September 1784 in a Kahluria Rajput family in the princely state of Kahlur (Bilaspur) state, in present-day Himachal Pradesh. His family migrated to the Jammu region where, on coming of age, Zorawar took up service under Raja Jaswant Singh of Marmathi (modern Doda district).
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Siba State was founded by Raja Sibarna Chand, a younger brother of the Raja of Guler State about 1450. The state was seized by Guler State in 1808. In 1813 it was untouched by Maharaja Ranjit Singh, founder of the Sikh Empire of Pañjab (Punjab), although divided into two, one part was left for Raja Govind Singh as Princely state for his sustenance and the second one third part was left for Mian Devi Singh, cousin of Raja Gobind Singh. One third part of Mian Devi Singh was annexed by the British in 1849. Rest remained with Raja Ram Singh.
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The first apple tree in this country was planted by Capt. R.C. Lee of the British army in the Kullu valley way back in 1870.
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Udit Parkash ruled from 1121 to 1127 AD. who changed his capital from Rajban to Kalsi in Dehra Dun otherwise his period was not much eventful.
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Raja Kehri Singh (1639-1696) of BUSHAHR was a contemporary of ‘Grajayadoke’, the ruler of Tibet. During this time, the Raja of Ladakh annexed a part of Tibetan territory. A Tibetan commander, ‘Guldenchhen’ started his preparation to take back the territory. Kehri Singh learnt about it and concluded a treaty with Tibet. Raja Kehri Singh had also defeated Tibetan commander Guldenchhen in a battle in the later half of the 17th century.
ANSWER: B
Nicholas Roerich, was a Russian painter, writer, archaeologist, theosophist, philosopher, and public figure. In his youth was influenced by Russian Symbolism, a movement in Russian society centered on the spiritual. He was interested in hypnosis and other spiritual practices and his paintings are said to have hypnotic expression.
Born in Saint Petersburg, to a well-to-do notary public Baltic German father and to a Russian mother, Roerich lived in various places in the world.He came in 1923 to Naggar and he lived here until his death in Naggar, Himachal Pradesh, India.
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Ravi
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Jesus & Mary
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All of the Above
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National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development is an apex regulatory body for overall regulation of regional rural banks and apex cooperative banks in India. It is under the jurisdiction of Ministry of Finance, Government of India.
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HVC was formed when Sukh Ram and Anil Sharma split from the Indian National Congress after were expelled from the Congress party after the telecom scam. Anil Sharma was elected to the Rajya Sabha in 1998 as member of Himachal Vikas Congress.
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Chamba and Sirmour
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Sanjay Rajput
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The position of the Lokayukta was established under the Lokayukta Act of 1975. The Lokayukta is from a non-political background and functions as a statutory authority probing into cases primarily related to corruption, government mismanagement, or abuse of power by public servants or ministers. Though the Lokayukta lacks wide investigatory powers, it has caught public attention by investigating high-profile cases. On January 28, 2016, the Supreme Court retracted its decision and appointed former judge Sanjay Mishra to the office . Lokayukta(s) of Uttar Pradesh.
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Gujarat is all set to get its first-ever solar as well stellar observatories, with government-recognised Indian Planetary Society (IPS) selecting Kutch district for embarking on this project at a cumulative cost of Rs 12 crore.
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On 26 November 1949, the Constituent Assembly of India adopted to the Constitution of India, and it came into effect on 26 January 1950. The Government of India declared 26 November as Constitution Day on 19 November 2015 by a gazette notification.
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The Hornbill Festival is a celebration held every year from 1 to 10 December, in Nagaland, Northeast India. It is also called the ‘Festival of Festivals’. The aim of the festival is to revive and protect the rich culture of Nagaland and display its extravaganza and traditions. For visitors it means a closer understanding of the people and culture of Nagaland, and an opportunity to experience the food, songs, dances and customs of Nagaland.
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All of the Above
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Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY):
PMFBY was launched on 13th January 2016.The scheme was conceived as a milestone initiative to provide a comprehensive risk solution at the lowest uniform premium across the country for farmers.
It provides a comprehensive insurance cover against failure of the crop thus helping in stabilising the income of the farmers.
Scope: All food & oilseed crops and annual commercial/horticultural crops for which past yield data is available.
Premium: The prescribed premium is 2% to be paid by farmers for all Kharif crops and 5% for all rabi crops. In the case of annual commercial and horticultural crops, the premium is 5%. Premium cost over and above the farmer share was equally subsidized by States and GoI.
However, GoI shared 90% of the premium subsidy for North Eastern States to promote the uptake in the region.
The scheme was compulsory for loanee farmers availing Crop Loan/Kisan Credit Card (KCC) account for notified crops and voluntary for others.
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The Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana is an Indian government scheme intending to provide an uninterrupted power supply to the rural parts of India. The scheme shortened to DDUGJY is christened in honour of political thinker Deen Dayal Upadhyaya.The initiative targets feeder separation (agricultural and households) and also strengthening the transmission and distribution infrastructure.
Rural electrification is often considered to be the backbone of the rural economy. The government also plans to fix the electricity meters at all levels in rural India. As part of this scheme, the GOI plans an investment of Rs.756 billion for the electrification of rural regions.
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Marlon James is a Jamaican writer. He is the author of four novels: John Crow’s Devil, The Book of Night Women, A Brief History of Seven Killings, winner of the 2015 Man Booker Prize, and Black Leopard, Red Wolf.
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Zika virus was first discovered in 1947 and is named after the Zika Forest in Uganda. In 1952, the first human cases of Zika were detected and since then, outbreaks of Zika have been reported in tropical Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands. Zika outbreaks have probably occurred in many locations.
Zika virus disease is caused by a virus transmitted primarily by Aedes mosquitoes, which bite during the day. Symptoms are generally mild and include fever, rash, conjunctivitis, muscle and joint pain, malaise or headache. Symptoms typically last for 2–7 days.
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The standard Harappan seal was square in shape with a 2X2 dimension. It is believed that the seals were used for commercial purposes. A few seals were also carried as amulets, perhaps as a kind of identity card. Seals were utilized to make a fixing, or positive engraving while doing trade. Sealings were utilized as a part of antiquated circumstances for exchange. They would be made on earthenware production or the mud labels used to seal the rope around bundles of goods.
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Pushyagupta was the Brother-in-Law and Governor of Chandragupta Maurya. It is located at Kathiawar, Gujrat.
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Maha Navami (Mahanavami) or Durga Navami is celebrated as the victory of good over evil. It is the last day of battle between goddess Durga and demon Mahishasura. Maha Navami begins with Mahasnan (holy bath), followed by prayers to goddess Durga or Maa Durga.
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Sant Tukaram Maharaj was a 17th-century Marathi poet, Hindu sant and a great devotee of Lord Shri Vitthal, popularly known as Tuka, Tukobaraya, Tukoba in Maharashtra. He was a Sant of Varkari sampradaya in Maharashtra, India. He was part of the egalitarian, personalized Varkari devotionalism tradition.
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Baba Sain Mir Mohammed Sahib popularly known as Mian Mir or Miyan Mir, was a famous Sufi Muslim saint who resided in Lahore, specifically in the town of Dharampura (in present-day Pakistan. He was a direct descendant of Caliph Umar ibn al-Khattab. He belonged to the Qadiri order of Sufism.
He is famous for being a spiritual instructor of Dara Shikoh, the eldest son of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan.He is identified as the founder of the Mian Khel branch of the Qadiri order. His younger sister Bibi Jamal Khatun was a disciple of his and a notable Sufi saint in her own right.
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The East India Association was founded by Dadabhai Naoroji in 1866, in collaboration with Indians and retired British officials in London.
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1934
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(This question is by scrapped by HPPSC)
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The Bermuda Triangle, also known as the Devil’s Triangle, is a loosely defined region in the western part of the North Atlantic Ocean where a number of aircraft and ships are said to have disappeared under mysterious circumstances. The idea of the area as uniquely prone to disappearances arose in the mid-20th century, but most reputable sources dismiss the idea that there is any mystery.
ANSWER: C
Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, is known for its centuries-old architecture and a rich culture with Southeast Asian, Chinese and French influences. At its heart is the chaotic Old Quarter, where the narrow streets are roughly arranged by trade. There are many little temples.
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Periyar National Park, also known as Periyar Tiger Reserve, is in the mountainous Western Ghats of Kerala, southern India. This wildlife sanctuary is home to tigers and a significant elephant population, as well as rare lion-tailed macaques, sambar deer, leopards and Indian bison. In the park’s north, Periyar Lake is popular for boat rides.
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The Durand Line forms the Afghanistan–Pakistan border, a 2,670-kilometre international land border between the countries of Afghanistan and Pakistan in South Asia. The western end runs to the border with Iran and the eastern end to the border with China.
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Milpa is a crop-growing system used throughout Mesoamerica. It has been most extensively described in the Yucatán peninsula area of Mexico. In El Salvador and Guatemala, it refers specifically to the corn crop or corn field as a whole.
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Black soils are derivatives of trap lava and are spread mostly across interior Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Madhya Pradesh on the Deccan lava plateau and the Malwa Plateau, where there is both moderate rainfall and underlying basaltic rock.
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The Nile is a major north-flowing river in northeastern Africa. It flows into the Mediterranean Sea. The longest river in Africa, it has historically been considered the longest river in the world, though this has been contested by research suggesting that the Amazon River is slightly longer.
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Varkala Beach, also known as Papanasham Beach is a beach situated in Varkala Town of Varkala Municipality in Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala, India. The beach skirts the Arabian Sea, part of the Indian Ocean. Its beach is famous for its natural springs which are said to have medicinal qualities. The 2000-year-old Janardhanaswamy Temple along with the Sivagiri Mutt attract a steady stream of visitors all year long. Many Ayurveda centres have been set up in the area as well which only adds to its appeal.
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Sir Benegal Narsing Rau, CIE, was an Indian civil servant, jurist, diplomat and statesman known for his key role in drafting the Constitution of India. He was the Constitutional Advisor to Constituent Assembly. He was also India’s representative to the United Nations Security Council from 1950 to 1952.
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No criminal proceedings shall be conducted against the President or the Governor during his term of office. No arrest or imprisonment shall be made against the President or Governor during his term of office.
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Decision on questions as to disqualification on ground of defection. This provision mandates the Chairman or the Speaker of the respective legislative house to be the ultimate decision-making authority in case of any disqualification that arises.
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The Delimitation commission or Boundary commission of India is a commission established by the Government of India under the provisions of the Delimitation Commission Act. The main task of the commission is redrawing the boundaries of the various assembly and Lok Sabha constituencies based on a recent census.
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Arvind Subramanian is an Indian economist and the former Chief Economic Advisor to the Government of India, having served from 16 October 2014 to 20 June 2018. Subramanian is currently a Senior Fellow at the Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs at Brown University.
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1872
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Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana.
PMFBY was launched on 13th January 2016.
The scheme was conceived as a milestone initiative to provide a comprehensive risk solution at the lowest uniform premium across the country for farmers.
It provides a comprehensive insurance cover against failure of the crop thus helping in stabilising the income of the farmers.
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Swabhiman is path-breaking initiative by Govt of India and banks in state to cover the economic distance between rural and urban India. Swabhiman is path-breaking initiative by Govt of India and banks in state to cover the economic distance between rural and urban India. It promises to bring basic banking services to all unbanked villages in the country with population above 2000.
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