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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam today, highlighting that true freedom lies in liberating individuals from fear and subordination, enabling them to live with confidence and dignity.The Prime Minister wrote on X;"यावदस्यास्वतन्त्रत्वं तावदीश्वरतो भयम्। य एतत्समुपासीरंस्ते मुह्यन्ति शुचार्पिताः॥"  As long as a person does not see themselves as independent, they live in fear of a power greater than their own. Those who embrace this belief remain trapped in fear, sorrow, and delusion. The true value of freedom lies in liberating individuals from fear and subordination, enabling them to live with confidence and dignity. <center style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #150202;"><div class="twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-inline: auto; margin-top: 10px; max-width: 550px; width: 390.667px;"><iframe allowfullscreen="true" allowtransparency="true" class="" data-tweet-id="2113450333724987468" frameborder="0" id="twitter-widget-0" scrolling="no" src="https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?dnt=false&embedId=twitter-widget-0&features=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%3D%3D&frame=false&hideCard=false&hideThread=false&id=2113450333724987468&lang=en&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pib.gov.in%2FPressReleasePage.aspx%3FPRID%3D2327068%26reg%3D48%26lang%3D1&sessionId=9aa1a6d15038de15d770e73682bbe03b255a9021&theme=light&widgetsVersion=6a3ad42b224df%3A1778106238597&width=550px" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: block; flex-grow: 1; height: 486px; max-width: 100%; position: static; visibility: visible; width: 391px;" title="X Post"></iframe></div></center>

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Kashi Tamil Sangamam 5.0: Know The History, Theme, Registration Process And More

<div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCgsFPVuDd2URmNNFp6mrJXfPpry7nExROhaKleyxoq4qgXHf4vh8rGUYoMqLD5UjaN0VdEd6MIuxUe0YwKSNosEA25fNKwmXiG9MzB8yNW7N_CBSLKVN0d1ttEgPKbcgWFObAdy1z2odu1BDB5tLs9wxyE_i4PSFxwi-UOQ4U-7sSgGb3GUj4ug0xp9c/s2736/1000022196.webp"><img border="0" height="134" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCgsFPVuDd2URmNNFp6mrJXfPpry7nExROhaKleyxoq4qgXHf4vh8rGUYoMqLD5UjaN0VdEd6MIuxUe0YwKSNosEA25fNKwmXiG9MzB8yNW7N_CBSLKVN0d1ttEgPKbcgWFObAdy1z2odu1BDB5tLs9wxyE_i4PSFxwi-UOQ4U-7sSgGb3GUj4ug0xp9c/w400-h134/1000022196.webp" width="400" /></a></div> The fifth edition of Kashi Tamil Sangamam (KTS 5.0) will be held from 28 November to 12 December 2026. The programme will celebrate, reaffirm and strengthen the age-old civilizational bonds between Tamil Nadu and Kashi, the two ancient seats of learning, strengthening the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat.</div><div> </div><div>The first Kashi Tamil Sangamam was held in 2022 and over the last four editions, it facilitated meaningful exchanges of knowledge, language, traditions and lived experiences between the two regions. </div><div> </div><div>Theme for 2026</div><div> </div><div>The theme of KTS 5.0 is “Thirukkural Payilvom – Thirukkural Abhyas Karen”. The fifth edition seeks to bring the timeless ethical and moral wisdom of the classical Tamil text Thirukkural closer to the youth and learners across the country. </div><div> </div><div>Know the Registration Details</div><div> </div><div>Interested applicants may register through the official portal at https://kashitamil.iitm.ac.in/ hosted by IIT Madras with effect from October 22, 2026. The Portal will accept applications till November 13, 2026 under seven categories: (i) Students, (ii) Teachers, (iii) Writers and Media Professionals, (iv) Agriculture and Allied Sectors, (v) Professionals and Artisans, (vi) Women and (vii) Spiritual leaders.</div><div> </div><div>Kashi Tamil Sangamam 5.0: Key Details at a Glance</div><div> </div><div>Registration Portal: https://kashitamil.iitm.ac.in/</div><div> </div><div>Registration Starts on Portal: 22 October 2026</div><div> </div><div>Last Date for Registration :13 November 2026</div><div> </div><div>Programme Dates: 28 November – 12 December 2026</div><div> </div><div>Location: Varanasi, Prayagraj, Ayodhya</div><div> </div><div>Theme:“Thirukkural Payilvom – Thirukkural Abhyas Karen”</div><div> </div><div>Number of Participants: Around 1,400 (7 groups of ~200 each)</div>

Current-Affairs Education Kashi Tamil Sangamam 5.0: Know The History, Theme, Registration Process And More

The fifth edition of Kashi Tamil Sangamam (KTS 5.0) will be held from 28 November to 12 December 2026. The programme will celebrate, reaffi...

India Post Creates History, Crosses Rs. 4,000 Crore Revenue Mark for Two Consecutive Quarters

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 <blockquote class="twitter-tweet">A historic Q2 for @IndiaPostOffice, after a historic Q1.

Growth momentum continues, with Q2 revenue at ₹4,202 crore, up 25% year on year, led by:

Parcel: +71%
PLI/RPLI: +44%
IR & GB: +38%

Chaired the Quarterly Business Review with all 23 circles, where 19 crossed 80% of their Q2 targets. Reaffirmed our commitment to working as one India Post family, with greater synergy and a unified focus on scaling up and serving our customers to the best of our ability.

#DakSewaJanSewa— Jyotiraditya M. Scindia (@JM_Scindia) <a href="https://x.com/JM_Scindia/status/2113168751281750111?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 22, 2026</a></blockquote>
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 In recognition of their performance during the first quarter(April–June 2026), Andhra Pradesh Postal Circle was awarded and  Bihar Postal Circle was awarded for the second quarter(July–September 2026), for their achievement against their respective proportionate business targets. Bihar Circle achieved 97.15%, followed closely by West Bengal Circle at 97.07% and North East Circle at 94.79%.

Current-Affairs India Post Creates History, Crosses Rs. 4,000 Crore Revenue Mark for Two Consecutive Quarters

The Department of Posts has achieved a historic milestone by crossing the ₹4,000 crore quarterly revenue mark for two consecutive quarters f...

Dilip Wonn Gold at the Asian Para Games: PM Modi Congratulates

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNSf_p159iq50oixeV0TmIApyJhU-wTrs5g94SI53e8yOWquSc3xzUVQY0NihVeWQksKZ1kc838oDyqfEztBc8AZkmOXIwJ3exh1l_49XwGYlRcdA7j0tutVsuOLaKlQe_KYRTpoXF5gHtEtl10K8zlMpfkFLYpCtygXJd0oBX2EYjM19L8GcPKWwS3Ec/s500/ct-daily%20current%20affairs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="500" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNSf_p159iq50oixeV0TmIApyJhU-wTrs5g94SI53e8yOWquSc3xzUVQY0NihVeWQksKZ1kc838oDyqfEztBc8AZkmOXIwJ3exh1l_49XwGYlRcdA7j0tutVsuOLaKlQe_KYRTpoXF5gHtEtl10K8zlMpfkFLYpCtygXJd0oBX2EYjM19L8GcPKWwS3Ec/s320/ct-daily%20current%20affairs.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> Heartiest congratulations to Dilip on winning Gold in the Men’s 400m T47 event at the Asian Para Games 2026 with an outstanding timing. Successfully defending his title with an improved performance is a remarkable achievement. His speed, determination and dedication are truly commendable. India is proud of him: PM @narendramodi— PMO India (@PMOIndia) <a href="https://x.com/PMOIndia/status/2113296897549218122?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 22, 2026</a></blockquote>
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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today extended his heartiest congratulations to Dilip on winning Gold in the Men’s 400m T47 event at the Asian Para Games 2026 with an outstanding timing.Shri Modi stated that successfully defending his title with an improved performance is a remarkable achievement, and that his speed, determination, and dedication are truly commendable, adding that India is proud of him.In a post on X, the Prime Minister's Office shared:"Heartiest congratulations to Dilip on winning Gold in the Men’s 400m T47 event at the Asian Para Games 2026 with an outstanding timing. Successfully defending his title with an improved performance is a remarkable achievement. His speed, determination and dedication are truly commendable. India is proud of him: PM @narendramodi"<div class="text-center event-heading-background" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #150202; max-width: 100%; text-align: center;"><h1 id="Titleh2" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: inherit; font-size: 24px; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.2; margin: 20px 0px 10px; text-align: justify;"> </h1></div>

Current-Affairs Dilip Wonn Gold at the Asian Para Games: PM Modi Congratulates

Heartiest congratulations to Dilip on winning Gold in the Men’s 400m T47 event at the Asian Para Games 2026 with an outstanding timing. Succ...

SIMBEX 2026: Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise, Facts You Need To Know

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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX-2026) is being conducted at Visakhapatnam. The opening ceremony of SIMBEX-2026 was held on 21 Oct 2026 onboard INS Nilgiri and INS Kamorta. The exercise will continue till October 26, 2026 which will be held in itwo phases including  Harbour Phase and Sea phase. </div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">SIMBEX has evolved into a significant bilateral maritime engagement between the Indian Navy and the RSN.It was incepted in 1994 as Exercise Lion King,</div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">The exercise will be conducted in two phases. The Harbour Phase, from 21 to 23 Oct 2026, will include professional interactions, Subject Matter Expert Exchanges (SMEEs), cross-deck visits, sporting engagements, and planning conferences.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> The Sea Phase, scheduled from 24 to 26 Oct 2026 in the Bay of Bengal, will feature maritime operations and tactical exercises, including Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW), anti-surface and anti-air warfare drills, seamanship evolutions, and tactical manoeuvres.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">SIMBEX-2026 reaffirms the longstanding maritime partnership between India and Singapore and their shared commitment to enhancing interoperability, addressing common maritime security challenges, and promoting peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div></div></div></div></div>

Current-Affairs Education SIMBEX 2026: Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise, Facts You Need To Know

The Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX-2026) is being conducted at Visakhapatnam. The opening ceremony of SIMBE...

MCQs/Quiz on Moon Mission: Unique Questions Asked in Various Competitive Exams

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9EK7uBV-_NaKjXZU782oEGNv9MmcOKN16RsPyGT8pDwTYBxBX7rCo191eUrgvoXMDRfQ8wTdl4ez8znTQWw-ruNqTx2KVlkL-GHEjjety0wUYRjp0JDkwigJ-p24-J88_p9t1Ua8LUks3xTxwx3-V_9_b69B2xrjSIjYZ6fXEaIOINCkKKQUgt3zjdPk/s467/moon.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="314" data-original-width="467" height="269" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9EK7uBV-_NaKjXZU782oEGNv9MmcOKN16RsPyGT8pDwTYBxBX7rCo191eUrgvoXMDRfQ8wTdl4ez8znTQWw-ruNqTx2KVlkL-GHEjjety0wUYRjp0JDkwigJ-p24-J88_p9t1Ua8LUks3xTxwx3-V_9_b69B2xrjSIjYZ6fXEaIOINCkKKQUgt3zjdPk/w400-h269/moon.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> 1. The first artificial satellite launched into space was: A) Apollo 11B) Chandrayaan-1C) Sputnik 1D) Voyager 1Answer: C 2. Which country launched Sputnik 1?A) USAB) ChinaC) IndiaD) Soviet UnionAnswer: D 3. Who was the first human to travel into space?A) Neil ArmstrongB) Rakesh SharmaC) Yuri GagarinD) Buzz AldrinAnswer: C 4. The first human Moon landing mission was:A) Apollo 10B) Apollo 11C) Apollo 13D) Artemis IAnswer: B 5. Who was the first person to walk on the Moon?A) Buzz AldrinB) Michael CollinsC) Yuri GagarinD) Neil ArmstrongAnswer: D 6. In which year did humans first land on the Moon? A) 1965B) 1967C) 1969D) 1972Answer: C 7. How many Apollo missions successfully landed humans on the Moon? A) 4B) 5C) 6D) 7Answer: C 8. The last Apollo mission to land on the Moon was:A) Apollo 15B) Apollo 16C) Apollo 17D) Apollo 18Answer: C 9. Which Indian mission first discovered water molecules on the Moon?A) Chandrayaan-2B) Chandrayaan-1C) Chandrayaan-3D) MangalyaanAnswer: B 10. What was the main achievement of Chandrayaan-3?A) First orbit of MoonB) Landing on MarsC) Human mission to MoonD) Chandrayaan-3 soft landing near south poleAnswer: D 11. India became the ___ country to achieve a soft landing on the Moon:A) 2ndB) 3rdC) 4thD) 5thAnswer: C12. Which space agency conducted the Apollo missions? A) ISROB) CNSAC) RoscosmosD) NASAAnswer: D 13. The space race primarily occurred between:A) USA and ChinaB) India and USAC) USA and Soviet UnionD) Russia and ChinaAnswer: C14. Chandrayaan-2 mission had which outcome? A) Complete successB) Orbiter failedC) Lander crashed but orbiter worksD) Mission cancelledAnswer: C<div> </div> 16. NASA’s program to return humans to the Moon is called:A) ApolloB) VoyagerC) ArtemisD) GeminiAnswer: C17. Sputnik 1 was launched in: A) 1955B) 1957C) 1961D) 1965Answer: B18. Sputnik 1 orbited Earth for approximately: A) 10 daysB) 21 daysC) 3 monthsD) 1 yearAnswer: B 19. The launch of Sputnik 1 triggered: A) Cold WarB) Space RaceC) Nuclear WarD) Industrial RevolutionAnswer: B 19. First human in space: A) Neil ArmstrongB) Yuri GagarinC) John GlennD) Alan ShepardAnswer: B 20. Vostok 1 mission belonged to: A) USAB) ChinaC) USSRD) IndiaAnswer: C 21. Apollo 11 landed on: A) MarsB) VenusC) MoonD) JupiterAnswer: C 22. Apollo 11 landing year: A) 1965B) 1967C) 1969D) 1971Answer: C 23. First man on Moon: A) Buzz AldrinB) Michael CollinsC) Neil ArmstrongD) John GlennAnswer: C 24. Apollo 11 launched from: A) TexasB) FloridaC) CaliforniaD) AlaskaAnswer: B 25. Total successful Moon landings by Apollo: A) 5B) 6C) 7D) 8Answer: B 26. Apollo missions were conducted by: A) ISROB) CNSAC) NASAD) ESAAnswer: C 27. Last Apollo mission: A) Apollo 15B) Apollo 16C) Apollo 17D) Apollo 18Answer: C 28. Apollo 13 is famous because: A) First landingB) Failed missionC) Near disaster but safe returnD) Mars missionAnswer: C 29. Saturn V was: A) SatelliteB) RocketC) RoverD) Space stationAnswer: B 30. Lunar Module was used for: A) Orbiting EarthB) Landing on MoonC) Mars travelD) CommunicationAnswer: B 31. After 1972, Moon missions were mainly: A) HumanB) RoboticC) MilitaryD) CommercialAnswer: B 17. China’s Moon missions are called: A) ApolloB) ArtemisC) Chang’eD) LunaAnswer: C 18. First country after USA to soft-land on Moon: A) ChinaB) IndiaC) USSRD) JapanAnswer: C 19. Soviet Moon program was called: A) LunaB) VostokC) SoyuzD) CosmosAnswer: A 20. First robotic Moon landing: A) Luna 2B) Luna 9C) Apollo 8D) Chang’e 1Answer: B 🇮🇳 Section 4: India’s Lunar Missions21. Chandrayaan-1 launched in: A) 2005B) 2008C) 2010D) 2013Answer: B 22. Chandrayaan-1 discovered: A) OxygenB) Water moleculesC) IronD) MethaneAnswer: B 23. Chandrayaan-2 launched in: A) 2017B) 2018C) 2019D) 2020Answer: C 24. Chandrayaan-2 lander name: A) PragyanB) VikramC) AryabhataD) RohiniAnswer: B 25. Chandrayaan-2 result: A) Full successB) Orbiter failedC) Partial successD) Failed launchAnswer: C 26. Chandrayaan-3 launched in: A) 2021B) 2022C) 2023D) 2024Answer: C 27. Chandrayaan-3 achieved:A) Mars landingB) First orbitC) Soft landing near south poleD) Human missionAnswer: C 28. Rover of Chandrayaan-3:A) VikramB) PragyanC) RohiniD) AryabhataAnswer: B 29. India became ___ country to soft-land:A) 2ndB) 3rdC) 4thD) 5thAnswer: C 30. ISRO stands for:A) Indian Space Rocket OrgB) Indian Space Research OrganisationC) International Space Research OrgD) Indian Satellite Research OrgAnswer: B 31. Artemis program is by:A) ISROB) NASAC) CNSAD) ESAAnswer: B 32. Artemis aims to:A) Go to MarsB) Return humans to MoonC) Build satellitesD) Study SunAnswer: B 33. First woman on Moon will be part of: A) ApolloB) ArtemisC) LunaD) Chang’eAnswer: B 34. Gateway project is:A) SatelliteB) Space station near MoonC) RocketD) RoverAnswer: B 35. Moon’s south pole is important because:A) VolcanoesB) Water iceC) OxygenD) GoldAnswer: B 36. Escape velocity depends on: A) Mass onlyB) Radius onlyC) Mass & radiusD) Velocity onlyAnswer: C 37. Moon has gravity about: A) 1/2 of EarthB) 1/3 of EarthC) 1/6 of EarthD) Same as EarthAnswer: C 38. First spacecraft to impact Moon: A) Luna 2B) Luna 9C) Apollo 8D) SputnikAnswer: A 39. Space Race was during: A) WW1B) WW2C) Cold WarD) Modern EraAnswer: C 40. Neil Armstrong’s famous quote relates to: A) Mars missionB) Moon landingC) Satellite launchD) Space stationAnswer: B 🔥 Bonus Advanced (High-Level)41. Chandrayaan-3 landing site named: A) Shiv Shakti PointB) Vikram PointC) Bharat PointD) ISRO BaseAnswer: A 42. Apollo missions used: A) Ion enginesB) Chemical rocketsC) Nuclear enginesD) Solar enginesAnswer: B 43. First orbit of Moon by humans: A) Apollo 8B) Apollo 7C) Apollo 9D) Apollo 10Answer: A 44. Moon has: A) Thick atmosphereB) No atmosphereC) Oxygen-rich airD) Water cloudsAnswer: B 45. Vikram lander is named after: A) Vikram SarabhaiB) Vikram SethC) Vikram RathoreD) Vikram KapoorAnswer: A 46. Chandrayaan missions belong to: A) DRDOB) ISROC) NASAD) ESAAnswer: B 47. Apollo missions used which fuel: A) Solid fuelB) Liquid hydrogen & oxygenC) DieselD) Nuclear fuelAnswer: B 48. Moon missions help in: A) AstrologyB) Understanding Earth’s originC) Mining onlyD) Weather predictionAnswer: B 49. First reusable spacecraft: A) ApolloB) Space ShuttleC) SputnikD) LunaAnswer: B 50. India’s future human mission: A) ArtemisB) GaganyaanC) LunaD) VoyagerAnswer: B

Current-Affairs MCQs/Quiz on Moon Mission: Unique Questions Asked in Various Competitive Exams

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Why Wise Men Not Loose Their Enthusiams In Crisis@ PM Modi to Youth

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgl601N8qdgCdo--3Gud-3CK1XZAYSXWO9iz3WrmQRhpWKthN2emmsbbDKkbSFNg5EEt4P_IPZjGr_9i_myGaE1_FRpfJTtVccz3aby1v7gwNwmcpbIsDkOsJl0-uG_AVp5wP6IvyulpxBeVaG38kbBcBBudgSWzq6z_sVLMP0No0UolLM6vFObiRFXcLg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="379" data-original-width="482" height="315" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgl601N8qdgCdo--3Gud-3CK1XZAYSXWO9iz3WrmQRhpWKthN2emmsbbDKkbSFNg5EEt4P_IPZjGr_9i_myGaE1_FRpfJTtVccz3aby1v7gwNwmcpbIsDkOsJl0-uG_AVp5wP6IvyulpxBeVaG38kbBcBBudgSWzq6z_sVLMP0No0UolLM6vFObiRFXcLg=w400-h315" width="400" /></a></div> The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam highlighting that wise and resolute people do not lose their enthusiasm even during times of adversity and difficult circumstances. The Prime Minister has shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam- “आपत्काले च कष्टेऽपि नोत्साहस्त्यज्यते बुधैः। इति प्रबोधितस्तेन कथञ्चिद् दृढबुद्धिना।। ” The Subhashitam conveys that wise people with steady and resolute minds understand that truly intelligent people never lose their enthusiasm, even in times of adversity and difficult circumstances. Shri Modi said in a X post; “आपत्काले च कष्टेऽपि नोत्साहस्त्यज्यते बुधैः। इति प्रबोधितस्तेन कथञ्चिद् दृढबुद्धिना।।” <center style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box;"><div class="twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; display: flex; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; max-width: 550px; width: 550px;"><iframe allowfullscreen="true" allowtransparency="true" class="" data-tweet-id="2090257510683095173" frameborder="0" id="twitter-widget-0" scrolling="no" src="https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?dnt=false&embedId=twitter-widget-0&features=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%3D%3D&frame=false&hideCard=false&hideThread=false&id=2090257510683095173&lang=en&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pib.gov.in%2FPressReleasePage.aspx%3FPRID%3D2301438%26reg%3D48%26lang%3D2&sessionId=8b9d49866dd853a6d70c9cb6c6f43c4080bb3098&theme=light&widgetsVersion=6a3ad42b224df%3A1778106238597&width=550px" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: block; flex-grow: 1; height: 576px; max-width: 100%; position: static; visibility: visible; width: 550px;" title="X Post"></iframe></div><div class="twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; display: flex; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; max-width: 550px; width: 550px;"> </div><div class="twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; display: flex; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; max-width: 550px; width: 550px;"> </div><div class="twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; max-width: 550px; width: 550px;"><div class="twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: black; display: flex; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; max-width: 550px; width: 550px;"><div class="twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; max-width: 550px; width: 550px;"> </div></div><div class="twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; max-width: 550px; width: 550px;"> </div> </div></center>

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