8. Choose the correct sequence of most competitive cities (according to Global Competitiveness Report 2008) in the descending order:
a). New York , London , Tokyo , Paris
b).Tokyo, New York , London , Paris
c). London, New York, Tokyo , Paris
d). Paris , New York , London , Tokyo
12. Recently who among of the following scientists transforms ordinary pancreatic cell into insulin producing cells in living mice, using gene therapy techniques.
a). Dr. Shinya b). James Thomson
c). Dr. Douglas Melton d). Judith Campisi
13. World Bank’s new poverty line is :
a). $1 per day b). $1.25 per day
c). $1.50 per day d). $ 2.00 per day
14. Consider the following statements:
1. ONGC Videsh (OVL), the foreign investment arm of the country’s largest exploration company,ONGC acquires UK based oil firm Imperial Energy recently.
2. Infosys acquired UK based Axon group, a SAP consulting services company recently.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a). Only 1 b). Only 2
c). both 1 and 2 d). Neither 1 nor 2
21. The country’s first poly silicon solar project , which also happens to be the largest integrated solar Power complex of the world will be started at :
a). Haldia b). Mumbai
c). Chennai d). Kerala
22. Consider the following statement regarding Combat Battalion for
Resolute Action (Cobra).
1. Cobra is the elite anti-naxal force that is being set up in the country.
2. It will be a 10,000-strong CRPF command.
3. K Durga Prasad, a IPS officer from Andhra Pradesh and an expert in
handling the anti-naxal operations, is likely to take charge of the COBRA.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a). Only 1 and 2 b). Only 2 and 3
c). Only 3 and 1 d). 1, 2 and 3
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