UPSC 2021: Weekly GK and Current Affairs Quiz Dec 25 – Dec 31 with Multiple Choice Questions and answers for IAS Exam Preparation other competitive exams like SSC, PCS, Banking exams, etc.
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UPSC 2021: Weekly GK and Current Affairs Quiz Dec 25 - Dec 31
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Question 1 of 30
1. Question
Category: PolityConsider the following statements:
- Article 43-A was added to the Constitution by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976.
- A-43-A belongs to Gandhian directive principles.
Choose the correct answer:
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Article -43-A belongs to Socialistic DPSP and was added by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act.
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Article -43-A belongs to Socialistic DPSP and was added by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act.
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Question 2 of 30
2. Question
Category: G KConsider the following statements:
- The International Labour Organisation (ILO) was formed in 1945 at the end of the Second World War.
- India is a founding member of the International Labour Organisation.
- The World Employment and Social Outlook (WESO) is released by ILO.
Choose the correct option:
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ILO was formed in 1919 as a part of the Treaty of Versailles.
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ILO was formed in 1919 as a part of the Treaty of Versailles.
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Question 3 of 30
3. Question
Category: PolityConsider the following statements:
- National Commission for Minorities (NCM) is a constitutional body.
- 5 communities are notified as religious minorities.
- The tenure of the members of the National Commission for Minorities is 3 years.
Choose the correct answer:
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- NCM is a statutory body created by the National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992.
- 6 communities, they are Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis.
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- NCM is a statutory body created by the National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992.
- 6 communities, they are Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis.
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Question 4 of 30
4. Question
Category: GeographyWhich of the following countries border the Central African Republic?
- Tanzania
- Sudan
- Democratic Republic of Congo
- Senegal
Choose the correct answer:
Correct
Incorrect
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Question 5 of 30
5. Question
Category: GeographyThe city of Basra is located in
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Basra is in Iraq.
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Basra is in Iraq.
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Question 6 of 30
6. Question
Category: Environment and EcologyConsider the following statements.
- Kaundinya Elephant Sanctuary is located in West Bengal.
- The sanctuary is covered under Project Elephant.
Which of the following statements are correct?
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Kaundinya Elephant Sanctuary is located in Palamner – Kuppam forest ranges of Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh.
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Kaundinya Elephant Sanctuary is located in Palamner – Kuppam forest ranges of Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh.
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Question 7 of 30
7. Question
Category: EconomyConsidering the degree of economic integration, arrange the following in the increasing order of integration:
- Free Trade Agreement
- Economic Union
- Preferential trading area
- Customs Union
Choose the correct answer:
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The degree of economic integration can be categorized into the following seven stages:
1-Preferential trading area
2-Free-trade area
3-Customs union
4-Single market
5-Economic union
6-Economic and monetary union
7-Complete economic integrationIncorrect
The degree of economic integration can be categorized into the following seven stages:
1-Preferential trading area
2-Free-trade area
3-Customs union
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Question 8 of 30
8. Question
Category: HistoryConsider the following statements.
- All India Trade Union Congress is the first Central Trade Union of India.
- All India Trade Union Congress was founded by Gopal Krishna Gokhale.
- The first session of the All India Trade Union Congress was held in 1920 at Bombay
Choose the correct answer.
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- The founding conference or the first session of AITUC began on October 31st 1920, in Empire Theatre Bombay with Lala Lajpat Rai as the founding President.
- All India Trade Union Congress is the first Central Trade Union of India and the second largest trade union federation in India after the Indian National Trade Union Congress.
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- The founding conference or the first session of AITUC began on October 31st 1920, in Empire Theatre Bombay with Lala Lajpat Rai as the founding President.
- All India Trade Union Congress is the first Central Trade Union of India and the second largest trade union federation in India after the Indian National Trade Union Congress.
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Question 9 of 30
9. Question
Category: PolityConsider the following statements:
- President Rule under Article 356 was first imposed in the state of Kerala in 1959.
- The concept of President Rule was borrowed from the Indian Councils Act of 1892.
Choose the correct answer.
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- The president rule was borrowed from the Government of India 1935 Act.
- It was first imposed in 1951 in Punjab by the Jawaharlal Nehru led government.
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- The president rule was borrowed from the Government of India 1935 Act.
- It was first imposed in 1951 in Punjab by the Jawaharlal Nehru led government.
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Question 10 of 30
10. Question
Category: Environment and EcologySatkosia wildlife sanctuary is located in
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- Satkosia spreads along the magnificent gorge over the mighty river Mahanadi in Odisha.
- Established in 1976 as a wildlife sanctuary, Satkosia is a paradise of immense scenic charm.
- It is one of the best ecosystems in the country, representing a diverse floral and faunal extravaganza.
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- Satkosia spreads along the magnificent gorge over the mighty river Mahanadi in Odisha.
- Established in 1976 as a wildlife sanctuary, Satkosia is a paradise of immense scenic charm.
- It is one of the best ecosystems in the country, representing a diverse floral and faunal extravaganza.
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Question 11 of 30
11. Question
Category: Current AffairsIndia signed a deal for jointly producing Ka-226T helicopters with which of the following countries?
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Russia.
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Russia.
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Question 12 of 30
12. Question
Category: PolityConsider the following statements:
- National Textile Corporation Limited, (NTC) is a schedule “A” public sector company under the ambit of the Ministry of Textile, Government of India
- National Textile Corporation was established in 1968 to look after the functioning of 119 sick textile mills acquired through three Nationalisation Acts
Which of the following statements are correct?
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Both the statements are correct.
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Both the statements are correct.
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Question 13 of 30
13. Question
Category: PolityConsider the following statements:
- Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) is a statutory body established under the provisions of the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992 to hear and dispose of appeals against orders passed by the Securities and Exchange Board of India.
- SAT hears and disposes of appeals against orders passed by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA)
Which of the following statements are correct?
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Both the statements are true.
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Both the statements are true.
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Question 14 of 30
14. Question
Category: Environment and EcologyCoringa wildlife sanctuary is situated in
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- The Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Andhra Pradesh, is home to numerous species of flora and fauna.
- Situated in a region with an estuary (where the river meets the sea), Coringa is a major tourist hub.
- The wildlife sanctuary is home to some of the endangered species of animals, birds, and plants and hence is an important bio-diversity zone in terms of the preservation of wildlife.
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- The Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Andhra Pradesh, is home to numerous species of flora and fauna.
- Situated in a region with an estuary (where the river meets the sea), Coringa is a major tourist hub.
- The wildlife sanctuary is home to some of the endangered species of animals, birds, and plants and hence is an important bio-diversity zone in terms of the preservation of wildlife.
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Question 15 of 30
15. Question
Category: GeographyConsider the following statements:
- Polavaram project is a multi-purpose irrigation project on the river Krishna.
- The project has been accorded ‘National project’ status.
Which of the following statements are true?
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- Polavaram project is a multi-purpose irrigation project on the river Godavari.
- Usually, big multi-purpose projects involving irrigation, power generation, storage of water etc are awarded ‘National project’ status.
- These projects require a huge amount of capital for construction are given national project status because state governments cannot afford such huge capital.
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- Polavaram project is a multi-purpose irrigation project on the river Godavari.
- Usually, big multi-purpose projects involving irrigation, power generation, storage of water etc are awarded ‘National project’ status.
- These projects require a huge amount of capital for construction are given national project status because state governments cannot afford such huge capital.
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Question 16 of 30
16. Question
Category: EconomyConsider the following statements:
- Recessions generally occur when there is a widespread increase in spending causing high inflation.
- Disinflation is a temporary slowing of the pace of price inflation.
Which of the following statements are correct?
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- A recession is a business cycle contraction when there is a general decline in economic activity.
- Recessions generally occur when there is a widespread drop in spending.
- Disinflation, on the other hand, shows the rate of change of inflation over time. The inflation rate is declining over time, but it remains positive.
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- A recession is a business cycle contraction when there is a general decline in economic activity.
- Recessions generally occur when there is a widespread drop in spending.
- Disinflation, on the other hand, shows the rate of change of inflation over time. The inflation rate is declining over time, but it remains positive.
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Question 17 of 30
17. Question
Category: GeographyConsider the following statements:
- Sudan opens to the Persian Gulf.
- Sudan shares its land borders with Somalia.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
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Incorrect
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Question 18 of 30
18. Question
Category: G KHuman Freedom Index is released by
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The index was published by an American think tank Cato Institute and the Fraser Institute in Canada. It takes into account 76 indicators of personal, civil, and economic freedoms to rank 162 countries from 2008 to 2018.
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The index was published by an American think tank Cato Institute and the Fraser Institute in Canada. It takes into account 76 indicators of personal, civil, and economic freedoms to rank 162 countries from 2008 to 2018.
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Question 19 of 30
19. Question
Category: PolityConsider the following statements about the Inner Line Permit (ILP):
- The Inner Line Permit (ILP) has its genesis in the State Reorganization Act 1956.
- All the states in the northeast have the Inner Line Permit.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
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Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland and Mizoram are protected by the Inner Line, and lately, Manipur was added. The concept originates from the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation Act (BEFR), 1873.
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Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland and Mizoram are protected by the Inner Line, and lately, Manipur was added. The concept originates from the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation Act (BEFR), 1873.
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Question 20 of 30
20. Question
Category: GeographyIf one is travelling from Andhra Pradesh to Punjab, what is the minimum number of states one has to pass through including the source and destination states?
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Self-explanatory.
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Self-explanatory.
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Question 21 of 30
21. Question
Category: G KConsider the following statements with respect to Blue Flag Certification:
- Blue Flag is a certification awarded to beaches, marinas and sustainable boat tourism operators that meet the requirements.
- It is awarded by the Global Environment Facility.
- India does not have any blue flag certifications to its credit.
Which of the given statement/s is/are correct?
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Question 22 of 30
22. Question
Category: Geography“Bhashan Char Island”, recently in news, is a part of which country?
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Bhashan Char is an island in Hatiya Upazila, Bangladesh.
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Bhashan Char is an island in Hatiya Upazila, Bangladesh.
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Question 23 of 30
23. Question
Category: Science and TechnologyConsider the following statements regarding the Hubble Space Telescope:
- It was built by the United States space agency NASA, with contributions from the European Space Agency.
- Hubble is the only telescope designed to be serviced in space by astronauts.
- It is the first space telescope.
Which of the given statement/s is/are INCORRECT?
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- Hubble Telescope is the only telescope designed to be serviced in space by astronauts.
- It was built by the United States space agency NASA, with contributions from the European Space Agency.
- It was not the first space telescope, but it is one of the largest and most versatile, well known both as a vital research tool and as a public relations boon for astronomy. The Hubble telescope is named after astronomer Edwin Hubble and is one of NASA’s Great Observatories.
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- Hubble Telescope is the only telescope designed to be serviced in space by astronauts.
- It was built by the United States space agency NASA, with contributions from the European Space Agency.
- It was not the first space telescope, but it is one of the largest and most versatile, well known both as a vital research tool and as a public relations boon for astronomy. The Hubble telescope is named after astronomer Edwin Hubble and is one of NASA’s Great Observatories.
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Question 24 of 30
24. Question
Category: Geography“Malayali” tribe belongs to which state/UT?
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- The Malayali is a tribal group found in the Eastern Ghats of northern Tamil Nadu. The name derives from malai-alam meaning “hill-place,” denoting an inhabitant of the hills.
- They are divided into three groups: the Periya Malayalis (“big” Malayalis) who live in the Shevaroys, the Nadu Malayalis (“middle” Malayalis) from the Pachaimalais, and the Chinna Malayalis (“small” Malayalis) from the Kollaimalais.
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- The Malayali is a tribal group found in the Eastern Ghats of northern Tamil Nadu. The name derives from malai-alam meaning “hill-place,” denoting an inhabitant of the hills.
- They are divided into three groups: the Periya Malayalis (“big” Malayalis) who live in the Shevaroys, the Nadu Malayalis (“middle” Malayalis) from the Pachaimalais, and the Chinna Malayalis (“small” Malayalis) from the Kollaimalais.
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Question 25 of 30
25. Question
Category: GeographyWhich of the following countries share a land border with Bangladesh?
- India
- Myanmar
- China
Choose the correct answer:
Correct
Incorrect
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Question 26 of 30
26. Question
Category: GeographyConsider the following statements with respect to the Western Ghats:
- Western Ghats is spread across 7 states.
- Western Ghats is one of the biodiversity hotspots of India.
- Western Ghats is listed among the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Which of the above statements are true?
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Western Ghats are spread across 6 states (GJ, MH, KA, GA, TN, KL).
Incorrect
Western Ghats are spread across 6 states (GJ, MH, KA, GA, TN, KL).
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Question 27 of 30
27. Question
Category: PolityConsider the following statements with respect to Central Information Commission (CIC):
- Central Information Commission is an executive body.
- Chief Information Commissioner is not eligible for reappointment.
Which of the above statements is/are true?
Correct
Central Information Commission is a statutory body under the Right to Information Act of 2005.
Incorrect
Central Information Commission is a statutory body under the Right to Information Act of 2005.
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Question 28 of 30
28. Question
Category: Science and TechnologyConsider the following statements with respect to Akash Missile:
- Akash is a medium-range mobile surface-to-surface missile.
- It has been indigenously developed by DRDO under Integrated Guided-Missile Development Programme.
Which of the given statement/s is/are correct?
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- Akash is a mid-range surface-to-air missile (SAM).
- It is a medium-range nuclear-capable supersonic missile. It has been indigenously developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) under the Integrated Guided-Missile Development Programme (IGMDP).
- The Integrated Guided Missile Development Program started in 1984.
- It is a multi-target, multi-directional, all-weather air-defence missile system consisting of surveillance and tracking radars for defending vulnerable areas against medium-range air targets penetrating from low, medium and high altitudes.
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- Akash is a mid-range surface-to-air missile (SAM).
- It is a medium-range nuclear-capable supersonic missile. It has been indigenously developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) under the Integrated Guided-Missile Development Programme (IGMDP).
- The Integrated Guided Missile Development Program started in 1984.
- It is a multi-target, multi-directional, all-weather air-defence missile system consisting of surveillance and tracking radars for defending vulnerable areas against medium-range air targets penetrating from low, medium and high altitudes.
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Question 29 of 30
29. Question
Category: Current AffairsConsider the following statements with respect to SAHAYAK-NG:
- It is India’s first indigenously designed and developed Air Droppable Container.
- It has the capacity to carry a payload of up to 500 kg and can be dropped from a heavy aircraft.
- It is a GPS aided air dropped container.
Which of the given statement/s is/are INCORRECT?
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- SAHAYAK-NG is India’s first indigenously designed and developed Air Droppable Container.
- It is an advanced version of SAHAYAK Mk I. It is a GPS aided air dropped container with the capacity to carry a payload of up to 50 kg and can be dropped from a heavy aircraft.
- The successful maiden test was conducted by the DRDO along with the Indian Navy.
- The container was dropped from IL 38SD aircraft (of the Indian Navy) off the coast of Goa during the test flight.
- The trial was conducted by the Navy to enhance its operational logistics capabilities and provide critical engineering stores to ships which are deployed more than 2000 km from the coast.
- It reduces the requirement of ships to come close to the coast to collect spares and stores.
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- SAHAYAK-NG is India’s first indigenously designed and developed Air Droppable Container.
- It is an advanced version of SAHAYAK Mk I. It is a GPS aided air dropped container with the capacity to carry a payload of up to 50 kg and can be dropped from a heavy aircraft.
- The successful maiden test was conducted by the DRDO along with the Indian Navy.
- The container was dropped from IL 38SD aircraft (of the Indian Navy) off the coast of Goa during the test flight.
- The trial was conducted by the Navy to enhance its operational logistics capabilities and provide critical engineering stores to ships which are deployed more than 2000 km from the coast.
- It reduces the requirement of ships to come close to the coast to collect spares and stores.
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Question 30 of 30
30. Question
Category: HealthConsider the following statements with respect to Kala-azar:
- Kala-azar is endemic to the Indian subcontinent.
- It is also known as Visceral leishmaniasis (VL).
- It is a parasitic disease.
Which of the given statement/s is/are correct?
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- Kala-azar is endemic to the Indian subcontinent in four countries (Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal).
- It is also known as Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) and black fever.
- It is a parasitic disease caused by protozoan parasites of the Leishmania genus.
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- Kala-azar is endemic to the Indian subcontinent in four countries (Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal).
- It is also known as Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) and black fever.
- It is a parasitic disease caused by protozoan parasites of the Leishmania genus.
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