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Q1. Which gas is produced when calcium carbide reacts with water?
Correct
Answer: c
Explanation:
More than 60 people, primarily children, were hospitalized in Bhopal following severe injuries sustained from the use of makeshift “calcium carbide guns” during Diwali celebrations.
About Calcium Carbide:
It is a compound with the chemical formula CaC2.
It is commonly referred to as ‘masala’ in fruit markets.
It is a grayish-black lump or crystalline powder with a garlic-like odor.
It is manufactured by heating a lime and carbon mixture to 2000 to 2100°C (3632 to 3812°F) in an electric arc furnace.
Uses:
It is primarily known for its use in the production of acetylene gas through hydrolysis.
Calcium carbide reacts vigorously with water to produce acetylene gas. Acetylene is a colourless, odourless, extremely flammable gas.
It is used as a reducing agent and in steel manufacturing and metal cutting.
Several countries use calcium carbide as an artificial ripening agent.
Health Impacts:
It can cause serious health issues such as dizziness, frequent thirst, irritation, weakness, difficulty in swallowing, vomiting, skin ulcers, etc.
Additionally, acetylene gas is equally hazardous to those handling it.
There are chances that calcium carbide may come in direct contact with fruits during application and leave residues of arsenic and phosphorus on fruits.
It is banned under the Prevention of Food Adulteration Rules, 1955, and also under the Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Regulations, 2011, made thereunder.
More than 60 people, primarily children, were hospitalized in Bhopal following severe injuries sustained from the use of makeshift “calcium carbide guns” during Diwali celebrations.
About Calcium Carbide:
It is a compound with the chemical formula CaC2.
It is commonly referred to as ‘masala’ in fruit markets.
It is a grayish-black lump or crystalline powder with a garlic-like odor.
It is manufactured by heating a lime and carbon mixture to 2000 to 2100°C (3632 to 3812°F) in an electric arc furnace.
Uses:
It is primarily known for its use in the production of acetylene gas through hydrolysis.
Calcium carbide reacts vigorously with water to produce acetylene gas. Acetylene is a colourless, odourless, extremely flammable gas.
It is used as a reducing agent and in steel manufacturing and metal cutting.
Several countries use calcium carbide as an artificial ripening agent.
Health Impacts:
It can cause serious health issues such as dizziness, frequent thirst, irritation, weakness, difficulty in swallowing, vomiting, skin ulcers, etc.
Additionally, acetylene gas is equally hazardous to those handling it.
There are chances that calcium carbide may come in direct contact with fruits during application and leave residues of arsenic and phosphorus on fruits.
It is banned under the Prevention of Food Adulteration Rules, 1955, and also under the Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Regulations, 2011, made thereunder.
Q2. Consider the following statements regarding the Hyunmoo-5 Missile, recently seen in the news:
It is an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM).
It was developed by South Korea.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: b
Explanation:
South Korea is ready to deploy its ‘monster missile’ Hyunmoo 5 at the end of the year marking a significant conventional arsenal upgrade against its northern counterpart in the Korean peninsula.
About Hyunmoo-5 Missile:
It is a ballistic missile developed by South Korea.
It is designed for deep penetration strikes with a massive conventional warhead capable of destroying heavily fortified underground targets.
It is part of South Korea’s Korean Massive Punishment and Retaliation (KMPR) framework, which is designed to deter North Korean aggression without the use of nuclear weapons.
It was officially unveiled in October 2024.
Features:
It has been dubbed as the “monster missile” for its size, Hyunmoo 5 weighs around 36 tonnes.
It can carry an eight-tonne warhead.
Its range is set to vary from 600 km to more than 5,000 km, depending on payload.
Its design features a payload composed of heavy metals, optimized to destroy bunkers or command centers located at great depth.
It has the capability to destroy fortified underground facilities buried over 100 meters deep.
In its descending phase, the missile can reach speeds close to Mach 10.
It is capable of being launched from a mobile platform.
South Korea is ready to deploy its ‘monster missile’ Hyunmoo 5 at the end of the year marking a significant conventional arsenal upgrade against its northern counterpart in the Korean peninsula.
About Hyunmoo-5 Missile:
It is a ballistic missile developed by South Korea.
It is designed for deep penetration strikes with a massive conventional warhead capable of destroying heavily fortified underground targets.
It is part of South Korea’s Korean Massive Punishment and Retaliation (KMPR) framework, which is designed to deter North Korean aggression without the use of nuclear weapons.
It was officially unveiled in October 2024.
Features:
It has been dubbed as the “monster missile” for its size, Hyunmoo 5 weighs around 36 tonnes.
It can carry an eight-tonne warhead.
Its range is set to vary from 600 km to more than 5,000 km, depending on payload.
Its design features a payload composed of heavy metals, optimized to destroy bunkers or command centers located at great depth.
It has the capability to destroy fortified underground facilities buried over 100 meters deep.
In its descending phase, the missile can reach speeds close to Mach 10.
It is capable of being launched from a mobile platform.
Q3. Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary lies in which state?
Correct
Answer: c
Explanation:
After being declared locally extinct for about 50 years, the blackbuck has made a remarkable comeback at Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary in Chhattisgarh thanks to a focused five-year revival plan.
About Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary:
It is located in the northern part of the Mahasamund district of Chhattisgarh.
It is named after the Bar and Nawapara forest villages, which are in the heart of the sanctuary.
It is spread over an area of 245 sq. km.
The tributaries of Mahanadi are the source of water. The River Balamdehi forms the western boundary, and the Jonk River forms the northeastern boundary of the sanctuary.
Flora:
The flora chiefly comprises tropical dry deciduous forest, with Teak, Sal, Bamboo and Terminalia being the prominent trees.
Other major plants found in the sanctuary include Semal, Mahua, Ber, and Tendu.
Fauna: It is home to neelgai, wild boar, tigers, leopards, Indian bison, porcupines, pythons, antelopes, sambhar and cheetal, along with 150 species of birds, including parrots, blackbucks, herons, egrets, peafowl, etc.
After being declared locally extinct for about 50 years, the blackbuck has made a remarkable comeback at Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary in Chhattisgarh thanks to a focused five-year revival plan.
About Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary:
It is located in the northern part of the Mahasamund district of Chhattisgarh.
It is named after the Bar and Nawapara forest villages, which are in the heart of the sanctuary.
It is spread over an area of 245 sq. km.
The tributaries of Mahanadi are the source of water. The River Balamdehi forms the western boundary, and the Jonk River forms the northeastern boundary of the sanctuary.
Flora:
The flora chiefly comprises tropical dry deciduous forest, with Teak, Sal, Bamboo and Terminalia being the prominent trees.
Other major plants found in the sanctuary include Semal, Mahua, Ber, and Tendu.
Fauna: It is home to neelgai, wild boar, tigers, leopards, Indian bison, porcupines, pythons, antelopes, sambhar and cheetal, along with 150 species of birds, including parrots, blackbucks, herons, egrets, peafowl, etc.
Q4. With reference to the National Means cum Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMS), consider the following statements:
It is a centrally sponsored scheme which aims to arrest dropouts at Class VIII among students of economically weaker sections.
One lakh fresh scholarships are awarded every year under the NMMSS.
The annual scholarship amount under NMMS is Rs. One lakh per annum per student.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Correct
Answer: b
Explanation:
The State Councils of Educational Research and Training (SCERTs) recently released the application forms for the National Means cum Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMS) for various states.
About National Means cum Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMS):
It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme launched in May, 2008.
Objective: Award scholarships to meritorious students of economically weaker sections to arrest their dropout at class VIII and encourage them to continue the study at the secondary stage.
NMMSS is on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) – a one-stop platform for scholarship schemes given to students.
Benefits:
One lakh fresh scholarships are awarded by the Ministry of Education to selected students every year for study in classes from IX to XII in recognized Government, Government-aided, and local body schools.
There is a quota of scholarships for different states/UTs.
The amount of scholarship is Rs. 12000/- per annum (Rs. 1000/- per month) per student.
These scholarships are disbursed directly into the bank accounts of selected students by electronic transfer.
Eligibility Criteria:
Students whose parental income from all sources is not more than Rs. 350,000/- per annum.
The students must have a minimum of 55% marks or an equivalent grade in the Class VII examination (relaxable by 5% for SC/ST students).
The students should be studying as regular students in a Government, Government-aided and local body school.
The students studying in the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS), Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS), and residential schools are not eligible for the scholarships under the NMMSS.
There is reservation as per State Government norms.
Selection Test: Each State and UT conducts its own test to select students for awarding the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship. The test is conducted at the stage of class VIII.
Selection of Renewal Awardees Students:
The awardees should get a minimum of 60% marks in Class X for continuation of scholarship (relaxable by 5% for SC/ST candidates) in the next higher classes.
For continuing the scholarship in class X and XII, the awardees should get a clear promotion from class IX to class X and from class XI to class XII in the first attempt.
The State Councils of Educational Research and Training (SCERTs) recently released the application forms for the National Means cum Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMS) for various states.
About National Means cum Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMS):
It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme launched in May, 2008.
Objective: Award scholarships to meritorious students of economically weaker sections to arrest their dropout at class VIII and encourage them to continue the study at the secondary stage.
NMMSS is on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) – a one-stop platform for scholarship schemes given to students.
Benefits:
One lakh fresh scholarships are awarded by the Ministry of Education to selected students every year for study in classes from IX to XII in recognized Government, Government-aided, and local body schools.
There is a quota of scholarships for different states/UTs.
The amount of scholarship is Rs. 12000/- per annum (Rs. 1000/- per month) per student.
These scholarships are disbursed directly into the bank accounts of selected students by electronic transfer.
Eligibility Criteria:
Students whose parental income from all sources is not more than Rs. 350,000/- per annum.
The students must have a minimum of 55% marks or an equivalent grade in the Class VII examination (relaxable by 5% for SC/ST students).
The students should be studying as regular students in a Government, Government-aided and local body school.
The students studying in the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS), Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS), and residential schools are not eligible for the scholarships under the NMMSS.
There is reservation as per State Government norms.
Selection Test: Each State and UT conducts its own test to select students for awarding the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship. The test is conducted at the stage of class VIII.
Selection of Renewal Awardees Students:
The awardees should get a minimum of 60% marks in Class X for continuation of scholarship (relaxable by 5% for SC/ST candidates) in the next higher classes.
For continuing the scholarship in class X and XII, the awardees should get a clear promotion from class IX to class X and from class XI to class XII in the first attempt.
Q5. With reference to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), consider the following statements:
It was established with the signing of the Bangkok Declaration.
It is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Its core operating principles are consensual decision-making and non-interference in the internal affairs of its members.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Correct
Answer: b
Explanation:
The Prime Minister decided not to travel to Malaysia to attend the 47th ASEAN summit and will attend it virtually.
About Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN):
It is an inter-governmental regional organisation formed to promote political, economic, and security cooperation among Southeast Asian nations.
Established in 1967 with the signing of the Bangkok Declaration, its founding members were Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand.
ASEAN currently has 10 member countries: Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, and Cambodia.
Headquarters: Jakarta, Indonesia
The ASEAN Community comprises three pillars: the Political-Security Community, the Economic Community and the Socio-Cultural Community.
Two of its core operating principles are consensual decision-making and noninterference in the internal affairs of its members.
In line with ASEAN centrality, ASEAN sees itself as a platform for intergovernmental cooperation throughout the entire Asia-Pacific.
Institutional Mechanisms of ASEAN:
The ASEAN Summit is held annually, where member states discuss regional developments and set strategic policy directions. It is chaired by a rotating presidency.
The ASEAN Coordinating Council (ACC) monitors the implementation of agreements and decisions, ensuring alignment across the member states.
The ASEAN Secretariat, located in Jakarta, acts as the administrative body supporting and facilitating ASEAN’s initiatives, coordination, and documentation.
The ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) is a key platform for dialogue on political and security issues involving both member countries and external partners.
India joined the ARF in 1996, marking its formal inclusion in ASEAN-led security dialogue mechanisms.
The Prime Minister decided not to travel to Malaysia to attend the 47th ASEAN summit and will attend it virtually.
About Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN):
It is an inter-governmental regional organisation formed to promote political, economic, and security cooperation among Southeast Asian nations.
Established in 1967 with the signing of the Bangkok Declaration, its founding members were Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand.
ASEAN currently has 10 member countries: Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, and Cambodia.
Headquarters: Jakarta, Indonesia
The ASEAN Community comprises three pillars: the Political-Security Community, the Economic Community and the Socio-Cultural Community.
Two of its core operating principles are consensual decision-making and noninterference in the internal affairs of its members.
In line with ASEAN centrality, ASEAN sees itself as a platform for intergovernmental cooperation throughout the entire Asia-Pacific.
Institutional Mechanisms of ASEAN:
The ASEAN Summit is held annually, where member states discuss regional developments and set strategic policy directions. It is chaired by a rotating presidency.
The ASEAN Coordinating Council (ACC) monitors the implementation of agreements and decisions, ensuring alignment across the member states.
The ASEAN Secretariat, located in Jakarta, acts as the administrative body supporting and facilitating ASEAN’s initiatives, coordination, and documentation.
The ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) is a key platform for dialogue on political and security issues involving both member countries and external partners.
India joined the ARF in 1996, marking its formal inclusion in ASEAN-led security dialogue mechanisms.
Q6. JAIMEX-25, recently in news, is conducted between India and:
Correct
Answer: d
Explanation:
Recently, Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sahyadri participated in the Sea phase of JAIMEX-25 (Japan India Maritime Exercise).
It is a maritime exercise between India and Japan.
Objective: It underscores the strong and burgeoning Navy-to-Navy interactions that underpin the ‘Special Strategic and Global Partnership’ established between India and Japan in 2014.
This partnership is a crucial pillar for ensuring peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific maritime domain.
It involved two phases
Sea phase included advanced Anti-Submarine Warfare and missile defence drills, enhancing interoperability by undertaking flying operations and underway replenishment.
Harbour Phase at Yokosuka includes engagement in a multitude of professional and cultural exchanges, cross-deck visits, collaborative operational planning, sharing of best practices,
Significance: The Indian Navy and JMSDF have been at the forefront of this growing partnership with a shared vision of a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific region.
Other bilateral exercises between India and Japan: Malabar exercise (Naval Exercise), ‘Veer Guardian’ (Air Force), and Dharma Guardian (Army).
Recently, Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sahyadri participated in the Sea phase of JAIMEX-25 (Japan India Maritime Exercise).
It is a maritime exercise between India and Japan.
Objective: It underscores the strong and burgeoning Navy-to-Navy interactions that underpin the ‘Special Strategic and Global Partnership’ established between India and Japan in 2014.
This partnership is a crucial pillar for ensuring peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific maritime domain.
It involved two phases
Sea phase included advanced Anti-Submarine Warfare and missile defence drills, enhancing interoperability by undertaking flying operations and underway replenishment.
Harbour Phase at Yokosuka includes engagement in a multitude of professional and cultural exchanges, cross-deck visits, collaborative operational planning, sharing of best practices,
Significance: The Indian Navy and JMSDF have been at the forefront of this growing partnership with a shared vision of a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific region.
Other bilateral exercises between India and Japan: Malabar exercise (Naval Exercise), ‘Veer Guardian’ (Air Force), and Dharma Guardian (Army).
Q7.Consider the following statements regarding Intrusion Detection System Initiative:
It uses advanced optical fibre sensing technology to detect elephant movement near railway tracks.
It has been launched by the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: c
Explanation:
Recently, the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has successfully completed trial works of the Intrusion Detection System (IDS) in four key sections.
The IDS initiative aims to strike a balance between operational efficiency and environmental protection.
Objective: It isdesigned to protect wildlife and maintain operational efficiency, especially in areas where railway lines pass through forested and elephant-inhabited zones.
It runs parallel to tracks at a distance of 10 metres.
Launched by: This initiative has been launched by the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) under the Ministry of Railways.
Working of Intrusion Detection System
Technology: It uses advanced optical fibre sensing technology to detect elephant movement near railway tracks,
Real Time Alert: It generates real-time alerts for train drivers and control rooms to take timely preventive action.
When elephants come close to the railway tracks, the vibrations generated by their movement are detected by the sensor cables, which then transmit signals to the control room.
Recently, the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has successfully completed trial works of the Intrusion Detection System (IDS) in four key sections.
The IDS initiative aims to strike a balance between operational efficiency and environmental protection.
Objective: It isdesigned to protect wildlife and maintain operational efficiency, especially in areas where railway lines pass through forested and elephant-inhabited zones.
It runs parallel to tracks at a distance of 10 metres.
Launched by: This initiative has been launched by the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) under the Ministry of Railways.
Working of Intrusion Detection System
Technology: It uses advanced optical fibre sensing technology to detect elephant movement near railway tracks,
Real Time Alert: It generates real-time alerts for train drivers and control rooms to take timely preventive action.
When elephants come close to the railway tracks, the vibrations generated by their movement are detected by the sensor cables, which then transmit signals to the control room.
Q8.Consider the following statements regarding Fibromyalgia:
It is a health condition that causes pain and tenderness in the muscles and soft tissues of the body.
It is accompanied by fatigue, sleep disturbances and memory issues.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: c
Explanation:
Fibromyalgia condition is often misunderstood, but it is real and is believed to affect 2 to 3% of the population globally.
It is a long-term (chronic) health condition that causes pain and tenderness in the muscles and soft tissues of the body.
It is often accompanied by fatigue, sleep disturbances, memory issues and mood problems such as stress, anxiety and depression.
It causes musculoskeletal pain and fatigue
Causes for Fibromyalgia:
The cause of fibromyalgia is not known, but studies show that people with the disorder have a heightened sensitivity to pain, so they feel pain when others do not.
People with fibromyalgia usually experience symptoms that come and go in periods called flare-ups.
Symptoms of fibromyalgia:
The two most common symptoms of fibromyalgia are pain and fatigue. Other symptoms include,
Headaches and migraines, digestive problems such as diarrhoea and constipation, restless leg syndrome, as well as face and jaw pain such as temporomandibular jaw disorders.
Treatment of Fibromyalgia:
While there is no cure for fibromyalgia, a variety of medications can help control symptoms.
Treatment typically involves a combination of exercise or other movement therapies, psychological and behavioural therapy, and medications.
Fibromyalgia condition is often misunderstood, but it is real and is believed to affect 2 to 3% of the population globally.
It is a long-term (chronic) health condition that causes pain and tenderness in the muscles and soft tissues of the body.
It is often accompanied by fatigue, sleep disturbances, memory issues and mood problems such as stress, anxiety and depression.
It causes musculoskeletal pain and fatigue
Causes for Fibromyalgia:
The cause of fibromyalgia is not known, but studies show that people with the disorder have a heightened sensitivity to pain, so they feel pain when others do not.
People with fibromyalgia usually experience symptoms that come and go in periods called flare-ups.
Symptoms of fibromyalgia:
The two most common symptoms of fibromyalgia are pain and fatigue. Other symptoms include,
Headaches and migraines, digestive problems such as diarrhoea and constipation, restless leg syndrome, as well as face and jaw pain such as temporomandibular jaw disorders.
Treatment of Fibromyalgia:
While there is no cure for fibromyalgia, a variety of medications can help control symptoms.
Treatment typically involves a combination of exercise or other movement therapies, psychological and behavioural therapy, and medications.
Q9. With reference to Sevilla Forum on Debt, consider the following:
It is an India led initiativelaunched at the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development.
It is supported by United Nations Conference on Trade and Development and the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs.
It is one of the outcomes of the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Correct
Answer: b
Explanation:
Recently, the Sevilla Forum on Debt was launched at the 16th United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16) in Geneva.
It is a Spain-led initiative launched at the 16th United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16).
It is supported by UNCTAD and the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA).
Aim: To serve as an open and inclusive space for dialogue and action on sovereign debt reform.
The new forum is one of the outcomes of the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) and was launched as an initiative under the Sevilla Platform for Action.
It brings together all stakeholders, creditors, borrowers, international financial institutions and academia on debt sustainability, management and innovative solutions.
Recently, the Sevilla Forum on Debt was launched at the 16th United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16) in Geneva.
It is a Spain-led initiative launched at the 16th United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16).
It is supported by UNCTAD and the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA).
Aim: To serve as an open and inclusive space for dialogue and action on sovereign debt reform.
The new forum is one of the outcomes of the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) and was launched as an initiative under the Sevilla Platform for Action.
It brings together all stakeholders, creditors, borrowers, international financial institutions and academia on debt sustainability, management and innovative solutions.
Q10.Consider the following statements regarding Chrysanthemum:
It is a perennial herbaceous plant which requires red loamy soil for its growth.
It is native to South American countries.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: a
Explanation:
Recently, Kashmir’s first Chrysanthemum garden was opened for tourists.
Chrysanthemums are a genus (Chrysanthemum) of about 30 species of perennial flowering plants in the family Asteraceae.
It is native to Asia and northeastern Europe.
Chrysanthemum is a perennial herbaceous plant that blooms in autumn.
Appearance: The species of Chrysanthemum grows to 50-150 cm tall, with deeply lobed leaves and large flowerheads, white, yellow or pink in the wild species.
Required climatic Conditions for Chrysanthemum
It is native primarily to subtropical and temperate areas.
Climate: Tropical and subtropical climatic conditions are ideal.
However, the best temperature for growing chrysanthemum is 20-28 degree for day and 15-20 degree Celsius for night.
Soil: Well drained red loamy soil with pH of 6 to 7.
Uses: It is commonly used as an herbal treatment for hypertension and is said to help treat fevers, headaches, and inflammation.
Recently, Kashmir’s first Chrysanthemum garden was opened for tourists.
Chrysanthemums are a genus (Chrysanthemum) of about 30 species of perennial flowering plants in the family Asteraceae.
It is native to Asia and northeastern Europe.
Chrysanthemum is a perennial herbaceous plant that blooms in autumn.
Appearance: The species of Chrysanthemum grows to 50-150 cm tall, with deeply lobed leaves and large flowerheads, white, yellow or pink in the wild species.
Required climatic Conditions for Chrysanthemum
It is native primarily to subtropical and temperate areas.
Climate: Tropical and subtropical climatic conditions are ideal.
However, the best temperature for growing chrysanthemum is 20-28 degree for day and 15-20 degree Celsius for night.
Soil: Well drained red loamy soil with pH of 6 to 7.
Uses: It is commonly used as an herbal treatment for hypertension and is said to help treat fevers, headaches, and inflammation.
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