{"id":3957,"date":"2026-02-05T10:55:50","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T10:55:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arkreflectionsias.com\/studentportal\/?p=3957"},"modified":"2026-02-10T11:17:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T11:17:11","slug":"current-affairs-5th-february-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arkreflectionsias.com\/studentportal\/2026\/02\/05\/current-affairs-5th-february-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Current Affairs 5th February 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">1. President rule ends in manipur<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>GS paper II-polity<\/p>\n<p><strong>Context :<\/strong>\u00a0President\u2019s Rule was recently revoked on\u00a0<strong>February 4, 2026<\/strong>, after being in place for nearly a year.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>New Government:<\/strong>\u00a0A new elected government led by\u00a0<strong>Yumnam Khemchand Singh<\/strong>\u00a0was sworn in on the same day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Why Imposed in Manipur?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>CM Resignation:<\/strong>\u00a0Former CM N. Biren Singh resigned on February 9, 2025, amid political instability and unrest.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Constitutional Breakdown:<\/strong>\u00a0The Governor reported that the state government could not function as per constitutional provisions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lack of Consensus:<\/strong>\u00a0The ruling BJP could not immediately find a successor, leading to a failure to convene the assembly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ethnic Violence:<\/strong>\u00a0Prolonged conflict between Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities since May 2023 disrupted the administrative system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Introduction to President&#8217;s Rule<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Definition:<\/strong>\u00a0It is the suspension of state government and imposition of direct Union government rule in a state.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mechanism:<\/strong>\u00a0The President assumes the functions of the State Government and powers of the Governor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Constitutional Provisions<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Article 356:<\/strong>\u00a0Empowers the President to issue a proclamation if the state machinery fails to function constitutionally.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Article 355:<\/strong>\u00a0Imposes a duty on the Union to protect states against internal disturbances and ensure constitutional governance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Article 365:<\/strong>\u00a0Allows President&#8217;s Rule if a state fails to comply with specific directions from the Union.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Other Situations Leading to President\u2019s Rule<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hung Assembly:<\/strong>\u00a0When no party or coalition secures a majority after elections.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Defection\/Minority:<\/strong>\u00a0If a ruling party loses its majority due to defections and no alternative government is viable.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Disregarding Directions:<\/strong>\u00a0Persistent failure of a state to implement constitutional mandates from the Centre.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Internal Subversion:<\/strong>\u00a0When a government deliberately acts against the law or fosters violent revolt.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Parliamentary Approval<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Timeline:<\/strong>\u00a0The proclamation must be approved by both Houses of Parliament within\u00a0<strong>two months<\/strong>\u00a0of issuance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Majority:<\/strong>\u00a0It requires a simple majority (majority of members present and voting) in both Houses.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Duration:<\/strong>\u00a0Once approved, it lasts for\u00a0<strong>six months<\/strong>\u00a0and can be extended up to a maximum of\u00a0<strong>three years<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Impact of President&#8217;s Rule<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Executive Shift:<\/strong>\u00a0The Governor, assisted by advisors, runs the state administration on behalf of the President.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Legislative Shift:<\/strong>\u00a0The State Legislative Assembly is either suspended or dissolved, and Parliament makes state laws.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Budgetary Power:<\/strong>\u00a0The power to authorize expenditure from the state\u2019s consolidated fund shifts to the Parliament or President.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Landmark Supreme Court Judgments<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>S.R. Bommai Case (1994):<\/strong>\u00a0Ruled that the power is subject to\u00a0<strong>judicial review<\/strong>\u00a0and recommended a\u00a0<strong>floor test<\/strong>\u00a0to prove majority.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rameshwar Prasad Case (2006):<\/strong>\u00a0Emphasized that recommendations must be based on objective criteria, not subjective opinion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Criticism of President\u2019s Rule<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Misuse of Power:<\/strong>\u00a0Historically used by the Centre to dismiss state governments run by political opponents.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Federal Threat:<\/strong>\u00a0Critics view it as a tool that undermines the federal structure and autonomy of states.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vague Grounds:<\/strong>\u00a0The phrase &#8220;failure of constitutional machinery&#8221; is often interpreted broadly for political convenience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">2. Denotified tribes seek constitutional recognition<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Gs paper II-polity<\/p>\n<p><strong>Context :<\/strong>India is home to over <strong>1,500<\/strong> Denotified, Nomadic, and Semi-Nomadic communities, comprising roughly <strong>10%<\/strong> of the population. Despite their numbers, they remain &#8220;invisible&#8221; in official statistics, leading to their exclusion from mainstream development.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why in News?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Census Demand:<\/strong> Tribes are pushing for a &#8220;separate column&#8221; in the upcoming <strong>2027 Census<\/strong> to end political misclassification.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ministry Support:<\/strong> The Social Justice Ministry recommended their inclusion to the Registrar General of India in <strong>January 2026<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Budget 2026:<\/strong> The government allocated <strong>\u20b939.40 Crore<\/strong> for the <strong>SEED scheme<\/strong> (Economic Empowerment) for 2025-26.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Who are Denotified, Nomadic, &amp; Semi-Nomadic Tribes?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Denotified Tribes (DNTs):<\/strong> Communities once branded &#8220;born criminals&#8221; under colonial law, later &#8220;denotified&#8221; in 1952.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nomadic Tribes (NTs):<\/strong> Groups that maintain constant physical movement as a livelihood strategy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Semi-Nomadic Tribes (SNTs):<\/strong> Nomadic groups with fixed habitations for part of the year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Historical Background<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Criminal Tribes Act (1871):<\/strong> A colonial law that notified entire communities as &#8220;criminal by birth&#8221;.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Surveillance:<\/strong> These groups were subjected to mandatory registration, movement restrictions, and social stigma.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Repeal (1952):<\/strong> Independent India repealed the Act, but replaced it with the <strong>Habitual Offenders Act<\/strong>, prolonging the stigma.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Why is this a Problem?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Social Stigma:<\/strong> They are still frequently treated as &#8220;habitual criminals&#8221; by local police and society.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Loss of Traditional Livelihood:<\/strong> Colonial forest laws ended their access to traditional grazing and forest resources.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Administrative Invisibility:<\/strong> Many are not classified under SC, ST, or OBC, leaving them without any reservation benefits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Why a Separate Census Column 2027?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Data Vacuum:<\/strong> The last official enumeration of &#8220;criminal tribes&#8221; was conducted in <strong>1911<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Statistically Invisible:<\/strong> Accurate population data is needed to design targeted welfare and sub-classification.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proper Coding:<\/strong> A separate code prevents them from being lost within broader SC\/ST\/OBC categories.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Demand for Constitutional Recognition<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Third Schedule:<\/strong> Demand for a &#8220;Third Schedule&#8221; (after SC and ST) specifically for DNTs\/NTs\/SNTs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Legal Protection:<\/strong> Seeking extension of the <strong>Atrocities Act<\/strong> to cover these communities specifically.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Legal Boost: Supreme Court Judgment (Aug 2024)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sub-classification:<\/strong> The SC ruled that states can sub-classify SCs\/STs to prioritize more backward groups.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Data-Driven Quotas:<\/strong> DNTs use this to demand &#8220;graded backwardness&#8221; and specific sub-quotas within existing pools.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Findings of Official Commissions <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Renke Commission (2008):<\/strong> Estimated the DNT population at approximately <strong>10-12 crore<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Idate Commission (2017):<\/strong> Found over <strong>1,200 communities<\/strong> needing urgent inclusion in scheduled lists.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Income Crisis:<\/strong> Nearly <strong>50%<\/strong> of surveyed households earned less than <strong>\u20b950,000 annually<\/strong> in 2017.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Welfare Failure &amp; Documentation Gap<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Lack of Permanent Address:<\/strong> Prevents them from obtaining Ration Cards, Voter IDs, or Aadhar Cards.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Identity Crisis:<\/strong> Some tribes are SC in one state but unlisted in another, blocking access to scholarships.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bureaucratic Hurdles:<\/strong> The <strong>SEED scheme<\/strong> suffered from zero application approvals in its early years due to red tape.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">3. Why are Meta and WhatsApp facing a judicial ultimatum ?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>GS paper II-polity<\/p>\n<p><strong>Context :<\/strong>Supreme Court sharply critiques Meta-WhatsApp&#8217;s data practices as potential &#8220;theft&#8221; amid 2021 privacy policy update allowing Meta data-sharing, with CCI fining \u20b9213 crore for dominance abuse\u2014now under judicial review questioning coerced consent in India&#8217;s digital market.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Policy Trigger<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>WhatsApp&#8217;s 2021 update enabled metadata sharing with Meta for ads\/profiling, despite end-to-end message encryption, sparking privacy\/dominance concerns.\u200b<\/p>\n<p><strong>CCI Action<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CCI ruled policy abuses WhatsApp&#8217;s market dominance as India&#8217;s &#8220;digital town square&#8221;; imposed \u20b9213.14 crore penalty as opting-out unrealistic for users.\u200b<\/p>\n<p><strong>NCLAT Verdict<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Upheld penalty\/abuse finding but struck 5-year data-share ban, citing corporate synergies and deferring to upcoming DPDP Act 2023 for privacy rules.\u200b<\/p>\n<p><strong>SC Critique<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bench calls consent illusory in dominant platforms\u2014&#8221;opting out of WhatsApp equals opting out of India&#8221;; users as both consumers and products.\u200b<\/p>\n<p><strong>Data Value Shift<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Justice Bagchi questions economic rents from user data monetization; DPDP Act covers privacy but silent on profit-sharing from behavioral profiles.\u200b<\/p>\n<p><strong>EU-Style Push<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Hints at &#8220;data-as-property&#8221; model like EU Digital Services Act vs US laissez-faire; impleads MeitY on sovereign data protection needs.\u200b<\/p>\n<p><strong>Next Steps<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ultimatum to Meta: halt data-sharing or face strict conditions\/case dismissal; signals end to unchecked extraction amid low digital literacy<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">4. Government has increased capital spending for the defence sector<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>GS PAPERIII-ECONOMY<\/p>\n<p><strong>CONTEXT :<\/strong>India&#8217;s FY2026-27 defence budget rises 15.2% to \u20b97.85 lakh crore post-Operation Sindoor conflict, with 8% capex surge to \u20b92.19 lakh crore emphasizing domestic procurement (75%), modernization, and self-reliance amid two-front threats and IOR tensions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Budget Highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Total MoD allocation hits record \u20b97.85 lakh crore; capex jumps 22% for jets, ships, submarines.\u200b<\/li>\n<li>75% capex (\u20b91.39 lakh crore) reserved for domestic firms; BRO gets \u20b97,394 crore for border infra.<\/li>\n<li>DRDO budget at \u20b929,100 crore; customs duty waived on aircraft raw materials to boost MRO sector.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Strategic Imperatives<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Replenish war reserves depleted in Operation Sindoor (May 2025)\u2014ammunition, precision munitions critical.<\/li>\n<li>Counter China-Pak two-front challenge via LAC air\/ground modernization for credible deterrence.<\/li>\n<li>Bolster IOR maritime edge with Project 75(I) submarines against expanding foreign navies.<\/li>\n<li>Fund AI, cyber, drones for tech superiority; Agnipath allocation up 51% for leaner forces.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Key Challenges<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Manpower\/pensions (\u20b91.71 lakh crore) crowd out modernization despite absolute capex rise.<\/li>\n<li>Domestic absorption lags\u2014delayed trials, fragmented planning cause fund under-utilization.<\/li>\n<li>Import reliance persists for aero-engines, MRFA jets; Project 75(I) delays shrink submarine fleet.<\/li>\n<li>Budget at 1.99% GDP falls short of 2.5-3% expert consensus for full-spectrum threats.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Reforms Needed<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Standardize emergency procurement for critical tech; boost jointness via theaterisation funding.<\/li>\n<li>Prioritize IP-led designs\u2014target 50% contracts with indigenous intellectual property ownership.<\/li>\n<li>Aim \u20b935,000 crore defence exports by 2027 through modular designs and MSME global integration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Implementation Focus<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>75% domestic capex mandates self-reliance shift, but execution speed determines tactical readiness vs. China-Pakistan amid shrinking IAF squadrons and naval gaps.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">5. Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) Technology<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Context<\/strong> :DRDO&#8217;s SFDR technology demo from Chandipur marks a propulsion breakthrough for long-range missiles, using atmospheric oxygen for sustained supersonic thrust\u2014boosting India&#8217;s air superiority via indigenous BVRAAMs under Aatmanirbhar Bharat.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Technology Basics<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) enables air-breathing missiles with continuous high-speed flight, unlike quick-burn rockets.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Operating Principle<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Nozzle-less booster accelerates to ramjet ignition speed; air intake compression follows without moving parts.<\/li>\n<li>Solid fuel burns steadily in duct with ingested air; flow controller ensures stable supersonic combustion.<\/li>\n<li>Sustained thrust maintains Mach+ velocity through terminal phase for high-impact kills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Core Advantages<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Atmospheric oxygen use frees space for more fuel, extending range vs oxidiser-heavy rockets.<\/li>\n<li>Continuous propulsion retains supersonic speed\/manoeuvrability, defeating evasive targets.<\/li>\n<li>Optimised airflow cuts drag; stable combustion control mastered indigenously at high Mach.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Strategic Applications<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>SFDR powers beyond-visual-range air-to-air missiles (BVRAAMs), letting IAF fighters strike enemy jets from afar while staying safe.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">6. Blue Line along the Lebanon\u2013Israel frontier<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>GS PAPER :IR<\/p>\n<p>UNIFIL suspends patrols along the 120-km Blue Line after Israel releases chemicals near the Lebanon frontier, highlighting tensions at this UN-demarcated withdrawal line (not border) from Israel&#8217;s 2000 Lebanon exit, monitored amid Hezbollah threats and disputed zones like Shebaa Farms.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Line Definition<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Blue Line marks Israel&#8217;s southern Lebanon withdrawal per UNSC Resolutions 425\/426; temporary demarcation, not formal border, respected by both sides pending negotiations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Geographical Scope<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-3958 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/arkreflectionsias.com\/studentportal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-05-162421.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"291\" height=\"204\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Spans 120 km from Naqoura\/Rosh HaNikra on Mediterranean coast to Shebaa Farms tri-junction, separating Lebanon from Israel\/Golan Heights.\u200b<\/p>\n<p><strong>Historical Origin<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1978: UNSC Resolutions 425\/426 create UNIFIL post-Israel invasion.<\/li>\n<li>2000: UN delineates line after withdrawal; both parties commit to respect without prejudice to final borders.\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Key Attributes<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Technical verification line for withdrawal compliance, not sovereignty settlement.<\/li>\n<li>UNIFIL custodianship with Lebanese Army; includes disputed Ghajar village, Kfarchouba hills.<\/li>\n<li>Frequent violations: Israeli overflights, cross-fire, construction; Israel-built security fence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Strategic Role<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Essential for Israel-Hezbollah de-escalation, UN Resolution 1701 peacekeeping, and civilian returns\u2014flashpoint for regional stability<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">7. The Budget and the imperative of fical consolidation<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>GS paper III-ECONOMY<\/p>\n<p><strong>Context <\/strong>:Union Budget 2026\u201327 advances Viksit Bharat@2047 vision, prioritizing AI, biopharma, semiconductors, and critical minerals for long-term growth amid fiscal constraints.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Expenditure Restructuring<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Revenue spending share dropped from 88% (2014\u201315) to 77% (2026\u201327 BE), cutting subsidies to boost capital outlay for asset creation over consumption.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Capital Spending Trends<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Capex\/GDP holds at 3.1%, but growth slowed to 4.2% (2025\u201326 RE) from 28.3% (2023\u201324); 11.5% budgeted rise (2026\u201327) matches GDP, with execution shortfalls persisting.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Revenue and Tax Outlook<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tax projections realistic, but buoyancy at 0.8 lags benchmark; direct taxes responsive, yet GST trails GDP growth amid rising welfare needs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Centre-State Fund Flows<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>16th Finance Commission keeps States&#8217; tax share at 41%, but grants fall from 0.43% to 0.33% of GDP, squeezing subnational development roles.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fiscal Consolidation Pace<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Deficit\/GDP dips by just 0.1 point in 2026\u201327; debt-target shift lacks clear glide path, undermining transparency tied to nominal GDP growth.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Debt and Interest Burdens<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Debt interest rate hits 7.12% (2026\u201327), claiming 40% of revenues and crowding out private investment, limiting space for primary spending.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Path Ahead<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Boost tax buoyancy, hit capex targets, sustain State transfers, and accelerate consolidation for macroeconomic stability and tech-led growth sustainability.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">8. The U.S trade deal -gains from economic diplomacy<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>GS paper II_IR<\/p>\n<p><strong>Context <\/strong>: India-US trade deal cuts US tariffs on Indian goods to 18% from 50%, boosting export competitiveness amid India&#8217;s strategy of rules-based partnerships with EU, UK, Australia, UAE\u2014positioning India as a confident global economic player aligned with the world&#8217;s largest democracy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Negotiation Journey<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>US-India deal emerged from year-long talks, diplomacy; tariff drop restores exporter edge, signals resilient Indian negotiation amid sensitive bilateral dynamics.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Partnership Expansion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>US pact fits India&#8217;s web of FTAs\u2014EU\/UK\/EFTA for Europe, Australia\/NZ for Pacific, UAE\/Oman for West Asia; US absorbs ~20% of India&#8217;s exports as top market.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sectoral Gains<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Apparel leads employment boost as Indian goods undercut Vietnam\/Bangladesh tariffs; gems\/jewellery, marine\/processed foods, footwear\/leather gain cost edge for capacity growth.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Competitiveness Edge<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Deal outshines China, Bangladesh, ASEAN rivals, fueling India&#8217;s manufacturing hub goal via market access, policy certainty, investment, and supply chain integration.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Strategic Outcomes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tariff cut paves way for full Bilateral Trade Agreement, joint ventures, tech ties in innovation\/skills; builds trusted supply chains beyond economics.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bilateral Reset<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Trade gains complement Quad cooperation on resilience; fosters trust-based economic-strategic alignment for stable long-term India-US ties.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Implementation Focus<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>is line demarcates the border between Israel and Lebanon, established after Israel&#8217;s withdrawal from southern Lebanon in 2000 and verified by the UN.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1. 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