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596. The board of State Bank of Indore as passed a resolution that would pave the way for its merger with the State Bank of India (SBI) recently. Which is the only other bank to have merged with SBI?
A. State Bank of Mysore
B. State Bank of Bikaner and Jaipur
C. State Bank of Travancore
D. State Bank of Saurashtra
Explanation:
597. The government is considering the maximum salary up to which workers are eligible for coverage under the Employees State Insurance Corporation Scheme (ESIC). Currently workers receiving monthly salary upto what amount are eligible for coverage under the Employees State Insurance Corporation Scheme?
A. Rs 6,500
B. Rs 7,500
C. Rs 8,000
D. Rs 10,000
Explanation:
598. Exports of which of the following foodgrains are currently banned according to a government decision announced by Union Food and Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar in July 2009?
A. Basmati rice
B. Non-basmati rice
C. Wheat
D. Both (2) and (3)
Explanation:
599. What does SVE refer to in World Trade Organisation (WTO) parlance?
A. Small and Valuable Economies
B. Safe and Vulnerable Economies
C. Serial and Valuable Economies
D. Small and Vulnerable Economies
Explanation:
600. Who came on an official visit to India recently (2009)?
A. Vladimir Putin, PM of Russia
B. Kevin Rudd, PM of Australia
C. Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, PM of Spain
D. Gordon Brown, PM of UK
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