Last fortnight, commerce minister Suresh Prabhu said that __________ growth of exports is a __________. And that his ministry is working closely with the government’s policy ‘think tank’ NITI Aayog to ___________ a “strategic roadmap” for generating employment through exports. This is expected to be part of a Rs 40,000 crore fiscal stimulus by the government.

endangering, preference, construct

repudiating, supremacy, prepare

“Ultimately, my brother’s goal and my goal is almost the same. When we come before a mountain, the ways __________ to climb it can be different,” said Taizo. Taizo, who was known for his role in building Yahoo! Japan and __________ a multi-billion dollar online gaming company called Gungho in 2002, was in Bengaluru to announce the launch of Gastrotope, a start-up accelerator for Agri-food tech companies. For the 44-year old Taizo, the bet is always on the next big __________ .

predicted, building, opportunity

Agriculture’s contribution to India’s economy extends __________ the rural economy and _________ many activities in the manufacturing and service sectors. Export surplus from the country’s agricultural trade is higher than the __________ figure achieved by the manufacturing sector.

moreover, higher, proportionate

beyond, encompasses, corresponding

Michael understands that creating an ecosystem around the smallholders is important to _________ them in gainful farming. The rural tribal areas are acutely ___________ in products and services required for profitable farming. The present scale and diffusion of agriculture technology is not attractive for conventional markets. Local entrepreneurship is essential to aggregate the demand and supply of farm inputs, services and outputs. It has to sustain the agripreneur, as well as help him stay __________ in the local market.

sustain, deficient, competitive

Cambridge University-led research has successfully _________ washable, stretchable and breathable electronic circuits into fabric. The textile electronic devices are based on low-cost, _________ printing of inks based on graphene, a 2D form of carbon. The fabrics developed are ___________ to wear and can survive up to 20 cycles in a typical washing machine, said researchers.

incorporated sustainable comfortable

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101.	Last fortnight, commerce minister Suresh Prabhu said that __________ growth of exports is a __________. And that his ministry is working closely with the government’s policy ‘think tank’ NITI Aayog to ___________ a “strategic roadmap” for generating employment through exports. This is expected to be part of a Rs 40,000 crore fiscal stimulus by the government.
A.	guarantee, goal, device
B.	assuring, precedence, form
C.	ensuring, priority, devise
D.	endangering, preference, construct
E.	repudiating, supremacy, prepare
Answer» D. endangering, preference, construct

Discussion

102.	“Ultimately, my brother’s goal and my goal is almost the same. When we come before a mountain, the ways __________ to climb it can be different,” said Taizo. Taizo, who was known for his role in building Yahoo! Japan and __________ a multi-billion dollar online gaming company called Gungho in 2002, was in Bengaluru to announce the launch of Gastrotope, a start-up accelerator for Agri-food tech companies. For the 44-year old Taizo, the bet is always on the next big __________ .
A.	made up finding hit
B.	foresaw, originating, launch
C.	predicted, building, opportunity
D.	visualized, making, break
E.	envisaged, founding, wave
Answer» F.

Discussion

103.	As 2017 has __________, it has become clear that the global economy is strengthening. Three interest-rates rises in the __________ eight months by the US FED, faster inflation in major economies, higher manufacturing purchasing managers’ indices and falling unemployment rates in the developed world are all indicators of a likely __________ in economic growth in 2017.
A.	advanced next growth
B.	gained, forthright, spurring
C.	diminished, prior, dispatch
D.	worsened, former, speed
E.	progressed, past, acceleration
Answer» F.

Discussion

104.	Agriculture’s contribution to India’s economy extends __________ the rural economy and _________ many activities in the manufacturing and service sectors. Export surplus from the country’s agricultural trade is higher than the __________ figure achieved by the manufacturing sector.
A.	below, include, analogous
B.	moreover, higher, proportionate
C.	beyond, encompasses, corresponding
D.	outside, takeover, akin
E.	above, exclude, similar
Answer» D. outside, takeover, akin

Discussion

105.	Companies _______ from paying a dividend when they feel the need to conserve cash.I. AvoidII. RefrainIII. Abstain
A.	Only I
B.	Only III
C.	Only II and III
D.	Only I and II
E.	All of the above
Answer» D. Only I and II

Discussion

106.	The anti-dumping law provides the US businesses with an internationally accepted mechanism to seek relief from the _______ effects of unfair pricing of imports into the US.I. HarmfulII. AdverselyIII. Favourable
A.	Only I
B.	Only III
C.	Only I and II
D.	Only II and III
E.	None of the above
Answer» B. Only III

Discussion

107.	The most noteworthy global financial and economic event of 2017 was the _______ rise of bitcoin.I. StratosphericII. ProsaicIII. Phenomenal
A.	Only II
B.	Only I and II
C.	Only II and III
D.	Only I and III
E.	All of the above
Answer» E. All of the above

Discussion

108.	The mandate of the Election Commission is to _______ free and fair elections, by providing a level playing field in an atmosphere without fear.I. ConductII. ServeIII. Organize
A.	Only II
B.	Only III
C.	Only I and III
D.	Only I and II
E.	All of the above
Answer» D. Only I and II

Discussion

109.	Strategic defaulters may _______ up to 40 percent of nonperforming loans, against an original estimate of 15 percent, which was revised to 25 percent at the end of 2017.I. Account forII. Add upIII. Back down
A.	Only I
B.	Only II
C.	Only II and III
D.	Only I and II
E.	All of the above
Answer» B. Only II

Discussion

110.	Bangladesh delayed the start of the planned repatriation of Rohingya refugees to Myanmar, _______ that it had not compiled a list of those ready to return.I. On thin iceII. On the groundsIII. For the reason
A.	Only II
B.	Only I and II
C.	Only I and III
D.	Only II and III
E.	None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above

Discussion

111.	India’s labour-intensive industries are languishing with exports of these industries showing _______ growth.I. DizzyingII. TepidIII. Week
A.	Only III
B.	Only I
C.	Only I and II
D.	Only II and III
E.	All of the above
Answer» C. Only I and II

Discussion

112.	These approaches are not _______ to most business systems because they don’t have clearly defined outcomes and they deal with far too many variables.I. ApplicableII. PertinentIII. Validate
A.	Only II
B.	Only III
C.	Only I and II
D.	Only II and III
E.	All of the above
Answer» D. Only II and III

Discussion

113.	America’s government was briefly _______ after Democrats and Republicans failed to agree on a spending bill.I. Turned offII. Shut downIII. Shut Out
A.	Only I
B.	Only II
C.	Only I and III
D.	Only II and III
E.	None of the above
Answer» C. Only I and III

Discussion

114.	The new opportunities for Indian IT will _______ retraining of hundreds of thousands of engineers and establishment of new consulting practices.I. EntailII. InvolveIII. Necessitate
A.	Only I
B.	Only III
C.	Only I and II
D.	Only II and III
E.	All of the above
Answer» F.

Discussion

115.	I. An erstwhile ___________ department in the ministry of commerce, the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), was put in ___________ of this transformation.II. A ___________ driver was arrested yesterday on a drunk driving __________ on the Delhi-Chandigarh Highway.
A.	headstrong arraign
B.	lazy, impeach
C.	inactive, headlong
D.	slumber, contact
E.	sleepy, charge
Answer» F.

Discussion

116.	I. Economic growth, which had been ___________ down for some time but had been given a boost by strong governance reforms was given a demand boost to facilitate ___________ acceleration.II. Forced __________ is when political parties hire PR agencies which ___________ employ social media ‘influencers’ who release the same tweets with the hashtag at a high intensity.
A.	trending further
B.	trading, more
C.	hover, advance
D.	shot, progress
E.	going, reduce
Answer» B. trading, more

Discussion

117.	I. U.S. consumer confidence jumped to a near 17-year high in October, with households _________ about the labor market and business _________ , which could underpin consumer spending and boost the economy.II. The services sector was the most _________ about business prospects in over three years with about 9 per cent of firms expecting more favourable business _________ in the October to March period.
A.	downtrodden environment
B.	vulnerable, situation
C.	regular, placid
D.	upbeat, conditions
E.	optimism, excellent
Answer» E. optimism, excellent

Discussion

118.	Many joggers and dog walkers in the park appeared __________, joining the overwhelming majority of residents battling on without masks. Children played cricketand men read newspapers in _________ so thick that the park's ancient Islamic monuments were __________ visible in the gloom.
A.	unfazed, smog, barely
B.	cleared, rain, largely
C.	lazy, winter, vaguely
D.	dazed, water, highly
E.	low, summers, mildly
Answer» B. cleared, rain, largely

Discussion

119.	All things were as _________ in the temple as ever I had seen them. The windows of the room of that side, __________ occupied by my friend, were dark and still, and there was no lounger in Garden court. I walked past the fountain twice or thrice before I ___________ the steps that were between me and my rooms, but I was quite alone.
A.	stoned, hurriedly, put
B.	clean, mildly, accepted
C.	broken, widely, envisaged
D.	quiet, lately, descended
E.	created, largely, took
Answer» E. created, largely, took

Discussion

120.	I. Should quarterly growth _________ and BJP make gains in serial state elections it would salvage lost _________ , indicating a positive shift in perceptions.II. We expect crude oil to _________ to USD 65 per barrel alongwith commodities standing their _________ against the temporary headwinds.
A.	decline space
B.	increase, floor
C.	rebound, ground
D.	slip, grip
E.	depressed, topsy
Answer» D. slip, grip

Discussion

121.	Michael understands that creating an ecosystem around the smallholders is important to _________ them in gainful farming. The rural tribal areas are acutely ___________ in products and services required for profitable farming. The present scale and diffusion of agriculture technology is not attractive for conventional markets. Local entrepreneurship is essential to aggregate the demand and supply of farm inputs, services and outputs. It has to sustain the agripreneur, as well as help him stay __________ in the local market.
A.	help intolerant happy
B.	provide, short, creative
C.	facilitate, mature, detained
D.	sustain, deficient, competitive
E.	bind, yielding, diligent
Answer» E. bind, yielding, diligent

Discussion

122.	Cambridge University-led research has successfully _________ washable, stretchable and breathable electronic circuits into fabric. The textile electronic devices are based on low-cost, _________ printing of inks based on graphene, a 2D form of carbon. The fabrics developed are ___________ to wear and can survive up to 20 cycles in a typical washing machine, said researchers.
A.	incorporated sustainable comfortable
B.	segregated, high value, tight
C.	insulated, quality, easy
D.	prevented, valuable, hard
E.	created, sustained, large
Answer» B. segregated, high value, tight

Discussion

123.	I. India did not have _________ targeting then and so was able to deal with the shocks _________ than many countries.II. _________ remains below targets for many Central Bank; and is generally set to stay that way in the year ahead even though the world economy in general is set to do much _________ in 2018.
A.	consumed more
B.	inflation, better
C.	reduced, enhanced
D.	deflation, good
E.	prices, honed
Answer» C. reduced, enhanced

Discussion

124.	Mother Nature doesn’t lend you even a ___________ of talent without expecting you to pay her back—with interest and gratitude. But here I am talking to someone who could _________ me! So, stand firm, Angelo—in my absence, you’ll stand in for me completely. Vienna’s criminals will be ___________ or pardoned based on what you feel and say.
A.	excessive trust tried
B.	smidgen, instruct, executed
C.	pool, ask, released
D.	spirit, accuse, hanged
E.	None of these
Answer» C. pool, ask, released

Discussion

125.	Going where no other exchange has gone before’ seems to be the new-found mantra of Indian commodity exchanges as they aggressively _______ with each other to introduce trading in commodities that had never been traded anywhere else.A. VieB. CompeteC. CombatD. Debate
A.	AD
B.	B,C
C.	C,D
D.	A,B
E.	None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above

Discussion

126.	With only three trading sessions left in March, foreign investors have sold a net $1.12 billion in Indian debt and are now on the __________ of turning net sellers for the year so far.A. AdjoinB. CenterC. VergeD. Brink
A.	B,C
B.	C,D
C.	A,C
D.	A,B
E.	None of the above
Answer» C. A,C

Discussion

127.	In a press statement, the spokesperson re-iterated that the company continues to give __________ importance to regulatory compliance and endeavors to meet supervisory expectations.A. FinickyB. PartialC. AbsoluteD. Utmost
A.	AB
B.	B,C
C.	A,D
D.	C,D
E.	None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above

Discussion

128.	North Korean leader Kim Jong-un held talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping and __________ his commitment to the “denuclearisation” of the peninsula. A. EmphasizedB. AffirmedC. RedundantD. Forced
A.	AB
B.	B,D
C.	A,D
D.	B,C
E.	None of the above
Answer» B. B,D

Discussion

129.	Rising energy prices are ________ India’s trade and current account deficits, while the government has also loosened its fiscal deficit targets to finance increased spending ahead of general elections.A. DecreasingB. ReducingC. WideningD. Increasing
A.	AB
B.	B,C
C.	B,D
D.	C,D
E.	None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above

Discussion

130.	India’s listed corporates will have to __________ quick action to get on board more directors, including a woman, if they have to ensure compliance with the SEBI’s new corporate governance norms.A. IntimateB. InitiateC. ConcedeD. Take
A.	AB
B.	B,C
C.	B,D
D.	A,C
E.	None of the above
Answer» D. A,C

Discussion

131.	The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has __________ a penalty of Rs 58.9 crore on ICICI Bank Limited for non-compliance of directions issued by it.A. AppointB. WreckedC. SlappedD. Imposed
A.	A,C
B.	C,D
C.	B,D
D.	A,B
E.	None of the above
Answer» C. B,D

Discussion

132.	Former Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan stated that Global economic recovery could be _______ if the trade war between the U.S. and China escalated.A. HitB. AffectedC. StagnateD. Exuberant
A.	A,B
B.	A,C
C.	B,D
D.	C,D
E.	None of the above
Answer» B. A,C

Discussion

133.	The Dalwai committee has observed that an increase in the Minimum Support Price can be one of the instruments for _______ farmers’ income but also cautioned that it may not have a positive outcome from the macroeconomic point of view.A. EnhancingB. IncongruousC. EnchantingD. Boosting
A.	A,C
B.	A,D
C.	C,D
D.	B,C
E.	None of the above
Answer» C. C,D

Discussion

134.	In order to reduce the fiscal deficit, the Economic Affairs Secretary said that in the next fiscal, the G-sec buyback would be __________ by Rs 25,000 crore.A. ChafedB. ReducedC. IncreasedD. Pared
A.	A,C
B.	C,D
C.	A,D
D.	B,D
E.	None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above

Discussion

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Agriculture’s contribution to India’s economy extends ______ the rural economy and _ many activities in the manufacturing and service sectors. Export surplus from the country’s agricultural trade is higher than the ______ figure achieved by the manufacturing sector.

Companies _______ from paying a dividend when they feel the need to conserve cash.I. AvoidII. RefrainIII. Abstain

The anti-dumping law provides the US businesses with an internationally accepted mechanism to seek relief from the _______ effects of unfair pricing of imports into the US.I. HarmfulII. AdverselyIII. Favourable

The most noteworthy global financial and economic event of 2017 was the _______ rise of bitcoin.I. StratosphericII. ProsaicIII. Phenomenal

The mandate of the Election Commission is to _______ free and fair elections, by providing a level playing field in an atmosphere without fear.I. ConductII. ServeIII. Organize

Strategic defaulters may _______ up to 40 percent of nonperforming loans, against an original estimate of 15 percent, which was revised to 25 percent at the end of 2017.I. Account forII. Add upIII. Back down

Bangladesh delayed the start of the planned repatriation of Rohingya refugees to Myanmar, _______ that it had not compiled a list of those ready to return.I. On thin iceII. On the groundsIII. For the reason

India’s labour-intensive industries are languishing with exports of these industries showing _______ growth.I. DizzyingII. TepidIII. Week

These approaches are not _______ to most business systems because they don’t have clearly defined outcomes and they deal with far too many variables.I. ApplicableII. PertinentIII. Validate

America’s government was briefly _______ after Democrats and Republicans failed to agree on a spending bill.I. Turned offII. Shut downIII. Shut Out

The new opportunities for Indian IT will _______ retraining of hundreds of thousands of engineers and establishment of new consulting practices.I. EntailII. InvolveIII. Necessitate

I. An erstwhile _____ department in the ministry of commerce, the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), was put in _ of this transformation.II. A _ driver was arrested yesterday on a drunk driving ____ on the Delhi-Chandigarh Highway.

Many joggers and dog walkers in the park appeared ______, joining the overwhelming majority of residents battling on without masks. Children played cricketand men read newspapers in _ so thick that the park's ancient Islamic monuments were ______ visible in the gloom.

I. Should quarterly growth _____ and BJP make gains in serial state elections it would salvage lost _ , indicating a positive shift in perceptions.II. We expect crude oil to _ to USD 65 per barrel alongwith commodities standing their _____ against the temporary headwinds.

I. India did not have _____ targeting then and so was able to deal with the shocks _ than many countries.II. _ remains below targets for many Central Bank; and is generally set to stay that way in the year ahead even though the world economy in general is set to do much _____ in 2018.

Going where no other exchange has gone before’ seems to be the new-found mantra of Indian commodity exchanges as they aggressively _______ with each other to introduce trading in commodities that had never been traded anywhere else.A. VieB. CompeteC. CombatD. Debate

With only three trading sessions left in March, foreign investors have sold a net $1.12 billion in Indian debt and are now on the __________ of turning net sellers for the year so far.A. AdjoinB. CenterC. VergeD. Brink

In a press statement, the spokesperson re-iterated that the company continues to give __________ importance to regulatory compliance and endeavors to meet supervisory expectations.A. FinickyB. PartialC. AbsoluteD. Utmost

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un held talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping and __________ his commitment to the “denuclearisation” of the peninsula. A. EmphasizedB. AffirmedC. RedundantD. Forced

Rising energy prices are ________ India’s trade and current account deficits, while the government has also loosened its fiscal deficit targets to finance increased spending ahead of general elections.A. DecreasingB. ReducingC. WideningD. Increasing

India’s listed corporates will have to __________ quick action to get on board more directors, including a woman, if they have to ensure compliance with the SEBI’s new corporate governance norms.A. IntimateB. InitiateC. ConcedeD. Take

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has __________ a penalty of Rs 58.9 crore on ICICI Bank Limited for non-compliance of directions issued by it.A. AppointB. WreckedC. SlappedD. Imposed

Former Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan stated that Global economic recovery could be _______ if the trade war between the U.S. and China escalated.A. HitB. AffectedC. StagnateD. Exuberant

The Dalwai committee has observed that an increase in the Minimum Support Price can be one of the instruments for _______ farmers’ income but also cautioned that it may not have a positive outcome from the macroeconomic point of view.A. EnhancingB. IncongruousC. EnchantingD. Boosting

In order to reduce the fiscal deficit, the Economic Affairs Secretary said that in the next fiscal, the G-sec buyback would be __________ by Rs 25,000 crore.A. ChafedB. ReducedC. IncreasedD. Pared

Explore topic-wise MCQs in English Skills Ability.

Agriculture’s contribution to India’s economy extends __________ the rural economy and _________ many activities in the manufacturing and service sectors. Export surplus from the country’s agricultural trade is higher than the __________ figure achieved by the manufacturing sector.

Companies _______ from paying a dividend when they feel the need to conserve cash.I. AvoidII. RefrainIII. Abstain

The anti-dumping law provides the US businesses with an internationally accepted mechanism to seek relief from the _______ effects of unfair pricing of imports into the US.I. HarmfulII. AdverselyIII. Favourable

The most noteworthy global financial and economic event of 2017 was the _______ rise of bitcoin.I. StratosphericII. ProsaicIII. Phenomenal

The mandate of the Election Commission is to _______ free and fair elections, by providing a level playing field in an atmosphere without fear.I. ConductII. ServeIII. Organize

Strategic defaulters may _______ up to 40 percent of nonperforming loans, against an original estimate of 15 percent, which was revised to 25 percent at the end of 2017.I. Account forII. Add upIII. Back down

Bangladesh delayed the start of the planned repatriation of Rohingya refugees to Myanmar, _______ that it had not compiled a list of those ready to return.I. On thin iceII. On the groundsIII. For the reason

India’s labour-intensive industries are languishing with exports of these industries showing _______ growth.I. DizzyingII. TepidIII. Week

These approaches are not _______ to most business systems because they don’t have clearly defined outcomes and they deal with far too many variables.I. ApplicableII. PertinentIII. Validate

America’s government was briefly _______ after Democrats and Republicans failed to agree on a spending bill.I. Turned offII. Shut downIII. Shut Out

The new opportunities for Indian IT will _______ retraining of hundreds of thousands of engineers and establishment of new consulting practices.I. EntailII. InvolveIII. Necessitate

I. An erstwhile ___________ department in the ministry of commerce, the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), was put in ___________ of this transformation.II. A ___________ driver was arrested yesterday on a drunk driving __________ on the Delhi-Chandigarh Highway.

Many joggers and dog walkers in the park appeared __________, joining the overwhelming majority of residents battling on without masks. Children played cricketand men read newspapers in _________ so thick that the park's ancient Islamic monuments were __________ visible in the gloom.

I. Should quarterly growth _________ and BJP make gains in serial state elections it would salvage lost _________ , indicating a positive shift in perceptions.II. We expect crude oil to _________ to USD 65 per barrel alongwith commodities standing their _________ against the temporary headwinds.

Going where no other exchange has gone before’ seems to be the new-found mantra of Indian commodity exchanges as they aggressively _______ with each other to introduce trading in commodities that had never been traded anywhere else.A. VieB. CompeteC. CombatD. Debate

With only three trading sessions left in March, foreign investors have sold a net $1.12 billion in Indian debt and are now on the __________ of turning net sellers for the year so far.A. AdjoinB. CenterC. VergeD. Brink

In a press statement, the spokesperson re-iterated that the company continues to give __________ importance to regulatory compliance and endeavors to meet supervisory expectations.A. FinickyB. PartialC. AbsoluteD. Utmost

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un held talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping and __________ his commitment to the “denuclearisation” of the peninsula. A. EmphasizedB. AffirmedC. RedundantD. Forced

Rising energy prices are ________ India’s trade and current account deficits, while the government has also loosened its fiscal deficit targets to finance increased spending ahead of general elections.A. DecreasingB. ReducingC. WideningD. Increasing

India’s listed corporates will have to __________ quick action to get on board more directors, including a woman, if they have to ensure compliance with the SEBI’s new corporate governance norms.A. IntimateB. InitiateC. ConcedeD. Take

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has __________ a penalty of Rs 58.9 crore on ICICI Bank Limited for non-compliance of directions issued by it.A. AppointB. WreckedC. SlappedD. Imposed

Former Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan stated that Global economic recovery could be _______ if the trade war between the U.S. and China escalated.A. HitB. AffectedC. StagnateD. Exuberant

The Dalwai committee has observed that an increase in the Minimum Support Price can be one of the instruments for _______ farmers’ income but also cautioned that it may not have a positive outcome from the macroeconomic point of view.A. EnhancingB. IncongruousC. EnchantingD. Boosting

In order to reduce the fiscal deficit, the Economic Affairs Secretary said that in the next fiscal, the G-sec buyback would be __________ by Rs 25,000 crore.A. ChafedB. ReducedC. IncreasedD. Pared

Agriculture’s contribution to India’s economy extends ______ the rural economy and _ many activities in the manufacturing and service sectors. Export surplus from the country’s agricultural trade is higher than the ______ figure achieved by the manufacturing sector.

I. An erstwhile _____ department in the ministry of commerce, the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), was put in _ of this transformation.II. A _ driver was arrested yesterday on a drunk driving ____ on the Delhi-Chandigarh Highway.

Many joggers and dog walkers in the park appeared ______, joining the overwhelming majority of residents battling on without masks. Children played cricketand men read newspapers in _ so thick that the park's ancient Islamic monuments were ______ visible in the gloom.

I. Should quarterly growth _____ and BJP make gains in serial state elections it would salvage lost _ , indicating a positive shift in perceptions.II. We expect crude oil to _ to USD 65 per barrel alongwith commodities standing their _____ against the temporary headwinds.