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501. The Jamnalal Bajaj Awards were announced by the Jamnalal Foundation in four categories recently. Which of the following combinations of winners and categories is incorrect?
A. Sarojini Varadappan, President, Working Womens Forum - Outstanding contribution to development and welfare of women and children
B. Lavanam, Director, The Atheist Centre in Vijayawada - Constructive work
C. Ayyappa Masagi, Water Literacy Foundation, Bangalore - Application of science and technology for rural development
D. Fr. Charles Peter Dougherty, Michigan, U.S. - Promoting Gandhian values outside India
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502. Who was elected President of the All India Management Association (AIMA) recently?
A. Vijay Mallya, UB Group
B. Sanjiv Goenka, RPG Enterprises
C. Harsh Mariwala, Marico Industries
D. B N Kalyani, Bharat Forge
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503. World leaders committed dollar 20 billion over three years for sustainable agriculture development and safety nets for vulnerable populations at the G-8 Summit 2009 earlier this year. The resolution is known as _______ Food Security Initiative.
A. Rome
B. Morro dOro
C. Catignano
D. LAquila
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504. Where is the Salim All Centre for Ornithology and Natural History (SACON) based?
A. Nagpur
B. Mysore
C. Pune
D. Coimbatore
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505. Which Latin American head of state was in news recently for ordering the obligatory acquisition of the Margarita Hilton & Suites Hotel Complex a Hilton-run hotel on the Caribbean resort island of Margarita in Nueva Esparta state?
A. Raul Castro of Cuba
B. Evo Morales of Bolivia
C. Hugo Chavez of Venezuela
D. Daniel Ortega of Nicaragua
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