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286. Who among the following has recently taken over as Chairman of Atomic Energy Commission?
A. Dr S. Banerjee
B. T.K.A. Nair
C. C.N.R. Rao
D. Dr. Ratan Kumar Sinha
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287. With reference to black money, the Union Budget 2012-13 said that tax will be collected at source on:
A. Trading in coal, ignite and iron ore
B. Purchase of bullion or jewellery above Rs 2 lakh in cash
C. Transfer of immovable property (other than agricultural land)
D. All of the above
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288. Who has written the book titled ‘Turning Points-A Journey through Challenges’?
A. Ram Jethamalani
B. Dr APJ Abdul Kalam
C. Arun Jaitly
D. Sonia Gandhi
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289. Service Tax was introduced in India for the first time in the year:
A. 1980-81
B. 1990-91
C. 1991-92
D. 1994-95
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290. Which of the following Indian social activist has recently awarded by Ramon Magsaysay Award 2012?
A. Mr Romulo Davide
B. Kulandei Francis
C. Mr Ambrosius Ruwindrijarto
D. Arvind Kejrival
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