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  • 28 August 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

    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

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/a-universal-flu-vaccine-identified/

    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

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/indus-water-panel-to-discuss-pakistans-objection-to-indian-projects/

    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

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-ways-to-read-the-constitution/

    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

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-indias-first-biofuel-powered-flight-undertakes-maiden-voyage/

    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

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-government-announces-regulations-for-drones/

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    Prelims Daily Archive – Click here

  • 29 August 2018 | High Relevance vs Low Relevance News

    Reading News for UPSC is utmost important and rising number of questions year on year in UPSC Prelims is a testimony of this

    We are starting a daily series where we will analyze news covered in The Hindu, Indian Express and other newspapers which are important from exam perspective and which are not

    Important news would have been covered in our daily news coverage in form of newscards.

    Unimportant ones will be mentioned here and a short description regarding why it is not relevant for the exam

    Click on news headlines to read the full news

    High relevance news

    [op-ed snap] Easing tensions: on U.S.-Mexico trade deal

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-easing-tensions-on-u-s-mexico-trade-deal/

    By this deal, USA has shown a ray of hope of an end to the trade war with other countries too. Note details of NAFTA & way forward for India & other countries.

    [op-ed snap] India needs to walk the talk on Bimstec

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-india-needs-to-walk-the-talk-on-bimstec/

    A good editorial highlighting issues being faced by BIMSTEC & how to resolve them. Important for Mains.

    As carbon dioxide levels rise, India faces big crop nutrition deficiency: study

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/as-carbon-dioxide-levels-rise-india-faces-big-crop-nutrition-deficiency-study/

    The study highlights the impact of climate change on food crops. Can be quoted in climate change related answers in Mains.

    Govt. jettisons scientific advisory panels

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/govt-jettisons-scientific-advisory-panels/

    Note about PM-STIAC. Can be asked in Prelims

    Low Relevance News

    Cabinet approves 2% hike in DA for central government employees

    The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the release of an additional 2% of dearness allowance for central government employees. This increase is in accordance with the accepted formula, which is based on the recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission

    No important points in the news from exam point of view

  • Have a flair for teaching, then we want you

    CD is in the process of transforming how students prepare for exams.

    We are looking for kick-ass teachers and mentors with exceptional command over UPSC syllabus and diverse knowledge beyond standard books.

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    4. Preference to those already worked in reputed institutes

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  • [Burning Issue] Electoral Bonds

    Government notifies electoral bonds for political donations

    Why in news?

    1. Details such as denominations, validity, and eligibility of the purchasers were announced by Finance minister for the electoral bonds scheme announced during the 2017 Budget
    2. Electoral bonds will allow donors to remain anonymous and pay political parties using banks as intermediaries

    Highlights of the scheme

    • Electoral bonds would be a bearer instrument in the nature of a promissory note and an interest-free banking instrument
    • A citizen of India or a body incorporated in India will be eligible to purchase the bond
    • Electoral bonds can be purchased for any value in multiples of ₹1,000, ₹10,000, ₹10 lakh, and ₹1 crore from any of the specified branches of the State Bank of India
    • The purchaser will be allowed to buy electoral bonds only on due fulfillment of all the extant KYC norms and by making payment from a bank account
    • The bonds will have a life of 15 days (15 days time has been prescribed for the bonds to ensure that they do not become a parallel currency)
    • They can be used to make donations to registered political parties that have secured not less than 1% of the votes polled in the last election to the Lok Sabha or Assembly
    • The bonds shall be available for purchase for a period of 10 days each in the months of January, April, July, and October, with an additional 30 days to be specified by the Central government in the year of a general election
    • The bond shall be encashed by an eligible political party only through a designated bank account with the authorized bank

    Why is the name of the donor not being disclosed?

    • Bonds would get reflected in the balance sheet of the donors
    • Currently,  for a very large part of donation coming to political parties by the donors, quantum and source is not known
    • The past experience has shown that once the names are disclosed, there is a tendency to shift to cash donations.
    • Bonds will ensure cleaner money coming from donors, cleaner money coming to political party and ensure significant transparency

    Why was this scheme brought?

    • To ensure that the funds being collected by the political parties is accounted money or clean money
    • It will also boost digital transactions

    Concerns

    • While the identity of the donor is captured, it is not revealed to the party or public. So transparency is not enhanced for the voter.
    • Also income tax breaks may not be available for donations through electoral bonds. This pushes the donor to choose between remaining anonymous and saving on taxes.
    • Also, privacy of the donor is compromised as the bank will know their identity.
    • The opposition has pointed out that the bonds will help any party that is in power because the government can know who donated what money and to whom.
    • It can tantalize the buyer of the bond into trading in it for profit. An example is in order. Suppose a company (not an honest one) buys bonds worth Rs 200 crore from a designated branch of the SBI. Remember electoral bonds can remain in circulation for 15 days before they find their way into a political party’s coffers. It is during this crucial period that danger lurks. Suppose a moneybag wanting anonymity is on the prowl and there is a sympathetic political party hungering for his munificence? What would happen? Well, he would buy the bonds for Rs 225 crore by paying cash to the original subscriber. Who could have thought the docile electoral bonds would electrify further the hurly-burly world of black money? In other words, there could be two owners of these bonds in the short time period of 15 days they are allowed to circulate without hindrance. Who knows there could be a third within the above example of a Johnny-come-lately offering Rs 230 to the buyer in the black market?

    Way forward

    • Former Chief Election Commissioner S.Y. Quraishi has suggested an alternative worth exploring
    • A National Electoral Fund to which all donors can contribute
    • The funds would be allocated to political parties in proportion to the votes they get.
    • Not only would this protect the identity of donors, it would also weed out black money from political funding.
    • There can be a tax benefit for those who donate to the fund

    Question

    1. Will the electoral bonds scheme be successful in achieving the coveted objective of transparency in political funding? Critically analyse.

  • 28 August 2018 | High Relevance vs Low Relevance News

    Reading News for UPSC is utmost important and rising number of questions year on year in UPSC Prelims is a testimony of this

    We are starting a daily series where we will analyze news covered in The Hindu, Indian Express and other newspapers which are important from exam perspective and which are not

    Important news would have been covered in our daily news coverage in form of newscards.

    Unimportant ones will be mentioned here and a short description regarding why it is not relevant for the exam

    Click on news headlines to read the full news

    High relevance news

    [pib] Government announces Regulations for Drones

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-government-announces-regulations-for-drones/

    Read about Digital Sky platform. Can be asked in Prelims.

    After Saubhagya, govt plans induction stoves for the poor

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/after-saubhagya-govt-plans-induction-stoves-for-the-poor/

    Important news showing how one government scheme paves way for various other initiatives. Read about this and also note data related to power consumption in India. Can be quoted in Mains.

    Indus water panel to discuss Pakistan’s objection to Indian projects

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/indus-water-panel-to-discuss-pakistans-objection-to-indian-projects/

    IWT has appeared in Mains so fewer chances of appearing again but can be asked in Prelims.

    Low Relevance News

    Assam NRC: SC asks Centre whether those left out are getting a second chance

    The Supreme Court has asked the Union government whether it is giving the over 40 lakh people, excluded from the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam, a “second chance” to gain citizenship by allowing them to produce fresh documents to prove their Indian legacy

    No important points for the exam in the news

  • [Video] Jobless Growth in India

    Watch the Video Lecture covering a topic of Week 4 of the Samachar Manthan program here:

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    UPDATE 1

    We will also provide Economic Survey & Budget Analysis Videos covering key concepts and important terms for Prelims and Mains 2018/19

    Economic Survey analysis will be available from 2016 to 2018 covering trends in Indian Economy as well as key issues related to it.

    We are also releasing 60+ Hours of Advanced Video Lectures on Static subjects – Polity, History, Geography, Economy

    These cover the most important topics from Prelims perspective

    Basic knowledge will be helpful in understanding these though it’s not mandatory

    We are delighted to launch Batch 2 of Samachar Manthan as well as Samachar Manthan with Answer Writing for 2018-2019. The course is designed to help you develop a solid command on your newspaper reading and current affairs analyzing skills. Since it builds your core, it is important for both prelims and mains.

    The program will cover Current Affairs from June 2018 to November 2018 (For the 6 months batch)

    For Yearly batch, the coverage will be from June 2018 to May 2019

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    Our students have benefited a lot from the classes and many have done well in 2018 Prelims despite the paper being tricky. Read a few testimonials here:

    What are we offering and how is it unique?

    1. Mentorship and guidance taken to a whole new level 

    Once you enroll, you’ll be assigned a Telegram group headed by Sajal Sir and rankers like Dr. Vipin Garg AIR 20, Swapnil Pawar AIR 525 and others.   Our past students have found this immensely beneficial.

    • A convenient way to resolve your doubts and queries.
    • You’ll be provided with value-added material which is very important.
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    Here’s what some of our students had to say about our mentorship.    

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    3. Our video lectures and notes on weekly CA are brief but comprehensive   Packed 3-3.5 hours Weekly videos will focus on news and its importance from both prelims and mains perspective. We understand that the UPSC exam is a generalist exam. It’s more important to cover more issues than to cover one issue in more depth. Hence, we maintain a fine balance of covering cover many important news items and have a detailed discussion on selected topics which require the same. This program will also help you understand how to utilize current affairs in all your prelims and mains papers. This ideology makes this course the best utilization of your time.

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    4. Guest Lectures on specific issues by Dr. Vipin Garg, IAS (Rank 20, UPSC 2016) and our distinguished mentor K.Siddhartha Sir.   Besides the above, you will have access to our monthly magazines and weekly notes/links to important news/external material. You will have access to all modules included in our Mentorship program – Study-plan, strategy discussion, specific weaknesses, overall guidance. Since our mentors will have information about your performance

    5. Weekly Mains Test and Evaluation by our team of subject experts   The video and notes will be followed by a test released every weekend. It will have 10 high-quality questions. This will complete your study loop and enhance your retention. >Mains level questions with feedback. Sample review is attached.

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  • 27 August 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

    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

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/esa-satellite-to-improve-weather-forecast-launched/

     

    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

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/odisha-to-get-legislative-council/

     

    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

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/ayushman-bharat-and-concepts-of-insurance/

     

    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

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/new-copters-to-enable-tech-transfer/

     

    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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  • [Burning Issue] DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill, 2018

    Image result for DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill 2018.

    Why in news

    The Union Cabinet has approved The DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill 2018.

    Key features of the Bill

    1. It allows law enforcement agencies to collect DNA samples, create “DNA profiles” and special databanks for forensic-criminal investigations.
    2. It states that all DNA data, including DNA samples, DNA profiles and records, will be only used for identification of the person and not for any other purpose.
    3. It creates DNA Profiling Board (DPB) that will be the final authority that will authorise the creation of State-level DNA databanks, approve the methods of collection and analysis of DNA-technologies.
    4. It makes accreditation and regulation mandatory for DNA laboratories.
    5. It allows the government to set up DNA databanks across India to store profiles.
    6. These banks will maintain a national database for identification of victims, accused, suspects, undertrials, missing persons and unidentified human remains.
    7. It also empowers the government to impose a jail term of up to 3 years and fine of up to Rs. 1 lakh on those who leak information stored in such facilities.
    8. It prescribes similar punishment for those who seek information on DNA profiles illegally.

    The objective of the Bill

    1. Forensic DNA profiling helps in offences categorized as affecting the human body and those against property. It includes murder, rape, human trafficking, or grievous hurt and theft, burglary, dacoity.
    2. National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) put the number of such crimes in excess of 3 lakhs per year. Of these, only a very small proportion is being subjected to DNA testing at present.
    3. The primary purpose of the Bill is thus to expand the application of DNA-based forensic technologies.

    DNA Profiling Board

    1. The Board, with 11 members, is supposed to be the regulatory authority that will grant accreditation to DNA laboratories and lay down guidelines, standards and procedures for their functioning.
    2. It will advise central and state governments on “all issues relating to DNA laboratories”.
    3. It will also be the authority to make recommendations on ethical and human rights, including privacy, issues related to DNA testing.

    DNA Data Bank

    1. A national databank of DNA profiles is proposed to be set up, along with regional databanks in every state
    2. The new draft does not specify the location of the national databank. All regional DNA databanks will be mandated to share their information with the national databank.
    3. Certain DNA Profiling Board-accredited labs would be authorised to carry out DNA testing and analysis. These are the only places to which DNA samples, picked up from a crime scene can be referred for analysis
    4. Data from the analyses will need to be shared with the nearest regional DNA databank which will store it and share it with the national databank.
    5. The databanks will maintain five sets of databases — for DNA samples picked up from crime scenes, for suspects or undertrials, and for offenders, missing persons, and unidentified dead bodies.

    Significance of Bill

    1. Bill will ensure that with proposed expanded use of DNA profiling technology in the country, there will be also assurance that DNA test results are reliable and data remain protected from misuse or abuse in terms of the privacy rights of our citizens.
    2. It will also ensure speedier justice delivery and increased conviction rate.
    3. It will also enable cross-matching between persons who have been reported missing on one hand and unidentified dead bodies found in various parts of the country on other, and also for establishing the identity of victims in mass disasters.
    4. It will set in place, an institutional mechanism to collect and deploy DNA technologies to identify persons based on samples collected from crime scenes or for identifying missing persons.
    5. The aggregate incidence of such crimes in the country, as per the statistics of the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) for 2016, is in excess of 3 lakhs per year.
    6. Of these, only a very small proportion is being subjected to DNA testing at present.
    7. It is expected that the expanded use of this technology in these categories of cases would result not only in speedier justice delivery but also in increased conviction rates, which at present is only around 30% (NCRB Statistics for 2016).

    Criticisms

    1. The main issue is whether DNA technology is foolproof, and whether the proposed law adequately addresses the possibility of abuse.
    2. It has been argued that although DNA technology is the best method available to carry out this kind of identification, it is still probabilistic in nature.
    3. There are chances, however remote, that a wrong match is generated. If the DNA result is taken as the ultimate evidence, no recourse will be available to an individual who has been wrongly matched.
    4. More frequently asserted are the privacy-related objections. Questions such as whose DNA can be collected and under what circumstances, whether the consent of the individual is required, who can access the database, to what uses the DNA information can be put apart from identifying an individual, and the circumstances under which a record can be deleted, have been raised repeatedly.
    5. It has been pointed out that information like ancestry or susceptibility to a disease, or other genetic traits, is liable to be misused.
    6. It has also been argued that DNA tests have not led to an improvement in conviction rates in countries where it is already being followed.

    Way forward

    1. Privacy issue can be handled by adopting the best practices from the world. The Bill does not set a limit to how long someone’s DNA will keep on record. In countries like UK, DNA data of a recordable offence can be kept for only six year.
    2. The Law Commissions report related to scientific collection of data need to be incorporated.
    3. Maintenance of strict confidentiality with regard to keeping of records of DNA profiles and their use as recommended by Malimath report can be followed.
    4. Safeguard to prevent illegal collection and use of DNA data as stated by A. P. Shah Committee.
    5. Need for robust process and structure for collection of DNA samples from crime scene to the laboratory for analysis, to the DNA Bank for storage and comparison.

    Question

    1. Highlighting its key features, critically examine the DNA Technology Regulation Bill 2018. Suggest reforms, if any.

  • 25 August 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

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

    a) Brazil

    b) Kongo

    c) Vietnam

    d) Indonesia

    Inspired by: 20 years since slave trade was abolished

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/20-years-since-slave-trade-was-abolished/

    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

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/20-years-since-slave-trade-was-abolished/

    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

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/national-logistics-portal-to-boost-trade-competitiveness/

    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

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/national-logistics-portal-to-boost-trade-competitiveness/

    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

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-indias-first-ists-connected-wind-power-project-commissioned/

  • 27 August 2018 | High Relevance vs Low Relevance News

    Reading News for UPSC is utmost important and rising number of questions year on year in UPSC Prelims is a testimony of this

    We are starting a daily series where we will analyze news covered in The Hindu, Indian Express and other newspapers which are important from exam perspective and which are not

    Important news would have been covered in our daily news coverage in form of newscards.

    Unimportant ones will be mentioned here and a short description regarding why it is not relevant for the exam

    Click on news headlines to read the full news

    High relevance news

    [op-ed snap] Council conundrum: on States having a Legislative Council

    Odisha to get Legislative Council

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-council-conundrum-on-states-having-a-legislative-council/

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/odisha-to-get-legislative-council/

    Important news and editorial highlighting issues related to legislative councils in states. Must read for Pre as well as Mains.

    New copters to enable tech transfer

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/new-copters-to-enable-tech-transfer/

    Make notes about DAC (Chairman, work domain etc) and the Strategic Partnership (SP) model. Can be asked in Prelims.

    MP seeks revival of cheetah reintroduction project

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/mp-seeks-revival-of-cheetah-reintroduction-project/

    Note details about the animals that are now extinct in India. Can be asked in Prelims.

    Low Relevance News

    Indian choppers to remain in Male

    A long-standing issue between India & Maldives now seems to be resolved. But the news does not contain any important points from exam perspective.

    Kerala lacks a flood warning system: Ministry of Earth Sciences

    While Kerala records among the highest amounts of rainfall in the country, the State did not have a flood warning system in place. He added that while there were several sophisticated tools to anticipate extreme weather events, India still lacked a mechanism to effectively deploy them

    No important points in the news from exam point of view

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