Karnataka Primary and Secondary Education Minister S. Suresh Kumar informed media persons in Bengaluru yesterday that all preparations for the 10th Standard Exams are now complete with the vaccination of teaching and non-teaching staff who will be deputed for the two-day board examination. He was speaking after holding a video conference with Deputy Directors and Block Education Officers of all the districts. The 10th Standard examination will be held on 19th and 22nd July.<br />'' <br />''AIR correspondent reports that Education Department had released a model question paper with the model answers to familiarise the students taking the examination, the. Webinar, whatsapp were used to create awareness about the question paper format. A few schools even conducted a mock test for the students. Sanitisation is being carried out at the examination centres.<br />'' <br />''Public transport and pick-up points for the students appearing for the examination are worked out. Since the students will be reaching examination centres much in advance, breakfast will be served to them. Donor agencies are asked to supply masks, sanitisers, drinking water and biscuits for the students. The legislators, District in-Charge Ministers are asked to extend support. The Police Department is briefed on ways to prevent malpractices.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">In the districts, where excessive rain could cause flooding, Standard Operating Procedures are worked out. Accommodation is arranged for those who come by boats. On July 15 and 17th, a mock drill will be held to see the effectiveness of the procedures to be followed on the examination day.</span><br />