INSIGHTS IAS REVISION PLAN FOR PRELIMS 2019 – DAILY REVISION TESTS: TEST-25
INSIGHTS IAS REVISION PLAN FOR PRELIMS 2019 - DAILY REVISION TESTS
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Welcome to Insights IAS Revision Plan for UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Exam – 2019.
If you are wondering why these questions are posted, please refer to the detailed Timetable provided HERE.
These questions are carefully framed to help you improve various skills and knowledge necessary to face uncertain, unpredictable and difficult questions in real prelims exam. This test is NOT about your scores. It’s about an opportunity to make mistakes and learn from these mistakes now itself. Also, these tests are NOT meant to give you EXPECTED questions for the upcoming prelims. So, don’t judge these questions unless there is an error (factual or typo) in these questions. To do really well in these small tests, REVISION is the KEY. Do follow our Revision Timetable religiously. It WILL help you clear Prelims – 2019.
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Question 1 of 25
1. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
- Eklavya Model Residential School is model residential school for Indian tribal students established in different parts of India by Ministry of Human Resource and Development.
- Aadi Mahotsav a National Tribal Festival is being organized in New Delhi by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and TRIFED to celebrate, cherish and promote the spirit of tribal craft, culture, cuisine and commerce.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: B
Eklavya Model Residential School is model residential school for Indian tribal students established in different parts of India by Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
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Solution: B
Eklavya Model Residential School is model residential school for Indian tribal students established in different parts of India by Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
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Question 2 of 25
2. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1. PAISA is a centralized electronic platform for processing interest subvention on bank loans to beneficiaries under Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana.
- Project ReWeave is initiated by Microsoft India to revive the handloom weaving ecosystem in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: C
Both the statements are correct.
Incorrect
Solution: C
Both the statements are correct.
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Question 3 of 25
3. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1. Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat aims to actively enhance interaction between people of diverse cultures living in different States and UTs, with the objective of promoting greater mutual understanding and bonding amongst them.
2.Jigyasa is an IIT and IISc joint initiative to develop a roadmap for research to solve major engineering and technology challenges in technology domains relevant to India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution: A
Impacting Research Innovation and Technology (Imprint India) is an IIT and IISc joint initiative to develop a roadmap for research to solve major engineering and technology challenges in technology domains relevant to India.
Jigyasa, a student- scientist connect programme was officially launched in the national capital today. Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), has joined hands with Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) to implement this programme.
The focus is on connecting school students and scientists so as to extend student’s classroom learning with that of a very well planned research laboratory based learning.
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Solution: A
Impacting Research Innovation and Technology (Imprint India) is an IIT and IISc joint initiative to develop a roadmap for research to solve major engineering and technology challenges in technology domains relevant to India.
Jigyasa, a student- scientist connect programme was officially launched in the national capital today. Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), has joined hands with Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) to implement this programme.
The focus is on connecting school students and scientists so as to extend student’s classroom learning with that of a very well planned research laboratory based learning.
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Question 4 of 25
4. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1.PENCIL Portal is an electronic platform that aims at involving centre, state, district agencies, civil society and the general public in achieving the target of child labour free society.
2.‘Maitreyi Yatra’ a student Exchange Programme organized by Ministry of Human Resource development provides a good opportunity for the youth of J&K to be acquainted with culture, language and development story of different parts of the country.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: C
Both the statements are correct.
Incorrect
Solution: C
Both the statements are correct.
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Question 5 of 25
5. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP)
1.It is a credit linked subsidy programme introduced by merging the two schemes namely, Prime Minister’s Rojgar Yojana (PMRY) and Rural Employment Generation Programme (REGP).
2.PMEGP is a central sector scheme administered by the Ministry of Rural Development.
3.Government subsidy under the scheme will be routed by KVIC through the identified Banks for eventual distribution to the beneficiaries / entrepreneurs in their bank accounts.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: B
PMEGP is a central sector scheme administered by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.
Incorrect
Solution: B
PMEGP is a central sector scheme administered by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.
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Question 6 of 25
6. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1.The Mines and Minerals (Development & Regulation) Amendment Act, 2015, mandated the setting up of District Mineral Foundations (DMFs) in all districts in the country affected by mining related operations.
2.At least 60% of Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKY) to be utilized for drinking water supply, health careEducation etc.
3.Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKY) considers families effected by mining as ‘affected family’ defined under Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: D
All the above statements are correct.
Incorrect
Solution: D
All the above statements are correct.
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Question 7 of 25
7. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1.Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists, Jain and Zorastrians (Parsis) have been notified as minority communities under of the National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992.
2.Prime Minister’sTwenty Point Programmefor minorities is a programme launched by Indian government in 2006 for welfare of religious minorities.
3.National Minorities Development & Finance Corporation (NMDFC) aims to promote the economic & developmental activities for the benefit of all sections of notified Minorities
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: B
Prime Minister’s 15 point programme for minorities is a programme launched by Indian government in 2006 for welfare of religious minorities.
National Minorities Development & Finance Corporation (NMDFC) aims to promote the economic & developmental activities for the benefit of backward sections of notified minorities.
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Solution: B
Prime Minister’s 15 point programme for minorities is a programme launched by Indian government in 2006 for welfare of religious minorities.
National Minorities Development & Finance Corporation (NMDFC) aims to promote the economic & developmental activities for the benefit of backward sections of notified minorities.
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Question 8 of 25
8. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1.JiyoParsi scheme is to reverse the declining trend of Parsi population, stabilize their population and increase the population of Parsis in India.
2.Surya Mitra Scheme is aimed at creating 50,000 trained solar photovoltaic technicians by March 2020.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: C
Both the statements are correct.
Incorrect
Solution: C
Both the statements are correct.
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Question 9 of 25
9. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1.The Convention concerning Minimum Age for Admission to Employment, is a Convention adopted in 1973 by the International Labour Organization.
2.It requires ratifying states to pursue a national policy designed to ensure the effective abolition of child labour.
3.India joined International Labour Organization as a member state in 1940’s.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: B
India is a founder member of the International Labour Organization (ILO), which came into existence in 1919.
Incorrect
Solution: B
India is a founder member of the International Labour Organization (ILO), which came into existence in 1919.
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Question 10 of 25
10. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Antarctic Treaty, 1961
1.More than 100 countries are parties to Antarctic treaty.
2.According to treaty, Antarctica shall continue forever to be used exclusively for peaceful purposes.
3.It prohibits military activity, except in support of science and prohibits nuclear explosions and the disposal of nuclear waste.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: B
Around 50 countries are party to Antarctic Treaty, 1961.
Incorrect
Solution: B
Around 50 countries are party to Antarctic Treaty, 1961.
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Question 11 of 25
11. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1.Wassenaar arrangement is a multilateral export control regime established to ensure transparency in transfer of arms and dual-use goods and technologies.
2.Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) is an informal political understanding among 35 member states that seek to limit the proliferation of missiles and missile technology.
3.India, China, Pakistan, Iran, North Korea are not the members of Australia group
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
Correct
Solution: B
India is a member of Australia group.
Incorrect
Solution: B
India is a member of Australia group.
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Question 12 of 25
12. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1.Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is a Eurasian economic, political and security organisation headquartered in Shanghai, China.
2.18th SCO Summit was held in Qingdao in China.
3.Iran and Afghanistan have observer status in SCO
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: B
Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is a Eurasian economic, political and security organisation headquartered in Beijing, China.
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Solution: B
Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is a Eurasian economic, political and security organisation headquartered in Beijing, China.
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Question 13 of 25
13. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding South Asian Sub-Regional Economic Cooperation (SASEC)
1.It is a project-based partnership to promote regional prosperity by improving cross-border connectivity, boosting trade among member countries.
2.India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives are the members of SASEC.
3.Pakistan recently withdrew from SASEC.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: D
Pakistan has not joined SASEC itself.
Incorrect
Solution: D
Pakistan has not joined SASEC itself.
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Question 14 of 25
14. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)
1.RCEP is proposed between the ten member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the six states with which ASEAN has existing FTAs.
2.RCEP is viewed as an alternative to the TPP trade agreement, which includes the United States but excludes China and India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: C
Incorrect
Solution: C
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Question 15 of 25
15. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1.Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is a regional organization within European Union.
2.Arab League is the collective voice of the Muslim world and works to safeguard and protect the interests of the Muslim world in the spirit of promoting international peace and harmony
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: D
Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is a regional organization but not within European Union.
Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is the collective voice of the Muslim world and works to safeguard and protect the interests of the Muslim world in the spirit of promoting international peace and harmony.
Incorrect
Solution: D
Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is a regional organization but not within European Union.
Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is the collective voice of the Muslim world and works to safeguard and protect the interests of the Muslim world in the spirit of promoting international peace and harmony.
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Question 16 of 25
16. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1.Yemen is a member country of Gulf Co-operation Council.
2.The European Free Trade Association is a regional trade organization and free trade area consisting of four European states namely Finland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland.
3.International Organization for Migration was established in 1951 as the Intergovernmental Committee for European Migration (ICEM) to help resettle people displaced by World War II.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: D
Yemen is a not a member country of Gulf Co-operation Council.
The European Free Trade Association is a regional trade organization and free trade area consisting of four European states namely Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland.
Incorrect
Solution: D
Yemen is a not a member country of Gulf Co-operation Council.
The European Free Trade Association is a regional trade organization and free trade area consisting of four European states namely Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland.
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Question 17 of 25
17. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1. The Sangeet Natak Akademi is one of the first National Academy of the arts set-up by the Republic of India.
2. The Sangeet Natak Akademi is presently an autonomous body of the Ministry of Culture, Government of India and is fully funded by the Government for implementation of its schemes and programmes.Which of the statement given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: C
The Sangeet Natak Akademi – India’s national academy for music, dance and drama – is the first National Academy of the arts set-up by the Republic of India. It was created by a resolution of the (then) Ministry of Education, Government of India, dated 31 May 1952 notified in the Gazette of India of June 1952.
The Akademi became functional the following year, with the appointment of its first Chairman, Dr P.V. Rajamannar, and the formation of its all-India council of representatives, the General Council.
The Sangeet Natak Akademi is presently an Autonomous Body of the Ministry of Culture, Government of India and is fully funded by the Government for implementation of its schemes and programmes.
Incorrect
Solution: C
The Sangeet Natak Akademi – India’s national academy for music, dance and drama – is the first National Academy of the arts set-up by the Republic of India. It was created by a resolution of the (then) Ministry of Education, Government of India, dated 31 May 1952 notified in the Gazette of India of June 1952.
The Akademi became functional the following year, with the appointment of its first Chairman, Dr P.V. Rajamannar, and the formation of its all-India council of representatives, the General Council.
The Sangeet Natak Akademi is presently an Autonomous Body of the Ministry of Culture, Government of India and is fully funded by the Government for implementation of its schemes and programmes.
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Question 18 of 25
18. Question
2 pointsConsider the following pairs:
State Dance/Traditions
- Tamil Nadu Karakkatam
- Mizoram Tamang Selo
- Maharashtra Koli
Which of the above pairs is/are matched correctly.
Correct
Solution: B
Karakattam is an ancient folk dance of Tamil Nadu performed in praise of the rain goddess Mariamman. The ancient Tamil epic says that this type of dance has derived from Bharatham and a mixture of multiple forms of Tamil
Tamang Selo is a genre of Nepali Folk song sung by the Tamang people and widely popular amongst the Nepali speaking community in Nepal, India and around the world. It is usually accompanied by Tamang instruments, the Damphu, Madal and Tungna.
Koli dance is the folk dance of fisher community of Maharashtra. In this dance, we can see the dance movements of girls are inspired from their daily life of fishing. Sea waves, throwing net in the sea, catching fishes are some of those movements
Incorrect
Solution: B
Karakattam is an ancient folk dance of Tamil Nadu performed in praise of the rain goddess Mariamman. The ancient Tamil epic says that this type of dance has derived from Bharatham and a mixture of multiple forms of Tamil
Tamang Selo is a genre of Nepali Folk song sung by the Tamang people and widely popular amongst the Nepali speaking community in Nepal, India and around the world. It is usually accompanied by Tamang instruments, the Damphu, Madal and Tungna.
Koli dance is the folk dance of fisher community of Maharashtra. In this dance, we can see the dance movements of girls are inspired from their daily life of fishing. Sea waves, throwing net in the sea, catching fishes are some of those movements
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Question 19 of 25
19. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1.Etikoppaka Bommalu, toys made of wood in the region of Andhra Pradesh.
2. Kurumba Painting is traditionally practiced by tribes located in Nilgiri Hills.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: C
Located on the banks of the river Varaha in Vishakhapatnam district of AP, is a small village called Etikoppaka. Made in the Etikoppaka region of Andhra Pradesh, these toys are made with lacquer color and are traditionally known as Etikoppaka toys or Etikoppaka Bommalu.
The village is very famous for its toys made of wood. The toys are also called as lacquer toys because of application of lacquer coating
Kurumba painting are the art form of Kurumba tribes from Nilgiris of TamilNadu. The art related to the tribal rituals, describes various facets of tribal life in the forests of the Nilgiris.
C.P.Ramaswami Aiyar Foundation in Chennai took efforts for the revival of this age old art form and presented in to the world.
Incorrect
Solution: C
Located on the banks of the river Varaha in Vishakhapatnam district of AP, is a small village called Etikoppaka. Made in the Etikoppaka region of Andhra Pradesh, these toys are made with lacquer color and are traditionally known as Etikoppaka toys or Etikoppaka Bommalu.
The village is very famous for its toys made of wood. The toys are also called as lacquer toys because of application of lacquer coating
Kurumba painting are the art form of Kurumba tribes from Nilgiris of TamilNadu. The art related to the tribal rituals, describes various facets of tribal life in the forests of the Nilgiris.
C.P.Ramaswami Aiyar Foundation in Chennai took efforts for the revival of this age old art form and presented in to the world.
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Question 20 of 25
20. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following organisations releases Global Talent Competitiveness Index
Correct
Solution: A
Launched for the first time in 2013, the Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI) is an annual benchmarking report that measures the ability of countries to compete for talent.
The report, which covers 125 economies and 114 cities, is based on research conducted by INSEAD (led by Pr. Bruno Lanvin and Professor Felipe Monteiro) in partnership with The Adecco Group and Tata Communications.
Incorrect
Solution: A
Launched for the first time in 2013, the Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI) is an annual benchmarking report that measures the ability of countries to compete for talent.
The report, which covers 125 economies and 114 cities, is based on research conducted by INSEAD (led by Pr. Bruno Lanvin and Professor Felipe Monteiro) in partnership with The Adecco Group and Tata Communications.
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Question 21 of 25
21. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements regarding International Solar Alliance
1. The International Solar Alliance (ISA) is an alliance of more than 122 countries initiated by India, most of them being sunshine countries, which lie either completely or partly between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn.
2. Countries that do not fall within the Tropics can join the alliance and enjoy all benefits as other members, with the exception of voting rights.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: C
The International Solar Alliance (ISA) is an alliance of more than 122 countries initiated by India, most of them being sunshine countries, which lie either completely or partly between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn.
The initiative was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the India Africa Summit, and a meeting of member countries ahead of the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris in November 2015
The alliance is a treaty-based inter-governmental organization. Countries that do not fall within the Tropics can join the alliance and enjoy all benefits as other members, with the exception of voting rights.
Saudi Arabia is the latest country to join this alliance. The alliance has partnered with World Bank to launch Global Solar Atlas at an ISA event at the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi.
Incorrect
Solution: C
The International Solar Alliance (ISA) is an alliance of more than 122 countries initiated by India, most of them being sunshine countries, which lie either completely or partly between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn.
The initiative was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the India Africa Summit, and a meeting of member countries ahead of the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris in November 2015
The alliance is a treaty-based inter-governmental organization. Countries that do not fall within the Tropics can join the alliance and enjoy all benefits as other members, with the exception of voting rights.
Saudi Arabia is the latest country to join this alliance. The alliance has partnered with World Bank to launch Global Solar Atlas at an ISA event at the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi.
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Question 22 of 25
22. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following are the objectives of NASA’s Parker Solar Probe.
1. To trace how energy and heat move through solar corona.
2. To explore what accelerates solar wind as well as solar energetic particles.
3. Determine structure and dynamics of magnetic fields at sources of solar wind.
4. Explore dusty plasma near Sun and its influence on solar wind and energetic particle formation.Select the correct answer using the code given below
Correct
Solution: D
Parker Solar Probe (previously Solar Probe, Solar Probe Plus, or Solar Probe+, abbreviated PSP) is a NASA robotic spacecraft launched in 2018 and currently en route to probe the outer corona of the Sun.The Parker Solar Probe will be the first spacecraft to fly into the low solar corona. It will assess the structure and dynamics of the Sun’s coronal plasma and magnetic field, the energy flow that heats the solar corona and impels the solar wind, and the mechanisms that accelerate energetic particles.
Incorrect
Solution: D
Parker Solar Probe (previously Solar Probe, Solar Probe Plus, or Solar Probe+, abbreviated PSP) is a NASA robotic spacecraft launched in 2018 and currently en route to probe the outer corona of the Sun.The Parker Solar Probe will be the first spacecraft to fly into the low solar corona. It will assess the structure and dynamics of the Sun’s coronal plasma and magnetic field, the energy flow that heats the solar corona and impels the solar wind, and the mechanisms that accelerate energetic particles.
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Question 23 of 25
23. Question
2 pointsNuclear science is being utilized in which of the following areas of agriculture in India?
1. Development of high yielding crop seeds.
2. Radiation processing of food items.
3. Fertilizer and pesticide-related studies.Select the correct answer using the code given below
Correct
Solution: D
Nuclear science can be used in the all of the above given fields.
Incorrect
Solution: D
Nuclear science can be used in the all of the above given fields.
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Question 24 of 25
24. Question
2 pointsIsrael has borders with which of the following countries.
1.Saudi Arabia
2.Egypt
3.Turkey
4.Jordan
5.Lebanon
Select the correct answer using the code given below
Correct
Solution: D
Incorrect
Solution: D
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Question 25 of 25
25. Question
2 pointsConsider the following pairs
Issue in News Region
- Changi Naval Base Indonesia
- Tripoli Lebanon
- Male Maldives
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: B
Changi Naval Base is located in Singapore.
Tripoli is capital of Libya. Tripoli is a city located in Lebanon also.
Incorrect
Solution: B
Changi Naval Base is located in Singapore.
Tripoli is capital of Libya. Tripoli is a city located in Lebanon also.
