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606. Which of the following public sector power companies will come out with an initial public offer (IPO) according to the road map for the disinvestment programme in major Central pubic sector undertakings (CPSUs) announced by the Union government recently?
A. National Thermal Power Corporation
B. National Hydel Power Corporation
C. Rural Electrification Corporation
D. Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam
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607. The Manesar based National Security Guard (NSG) in Haryana recently paid tribute to Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan and Havildar Gajinder Singh, who sacrificed their lives during the 26/11 attacks in Mumbai last year. Which gallantry award was conferred on them?
A. Maha Vir Chakra
B. Param Vishisht Seva Medal
C. Ashoka Chakra
D. Kirti Chakra
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608. Which state government has agreed in-principle to establish a Japanese village (exclusive industrial park for Japanese companies) near its capital recently and where is the only Japanese Village in the country located?
A. Uttar Pradesh, Manesar
B. Andhra Pradesh, Noida
C. Karnataka, Neemrana
D. Goa, Gurgaon
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609. Which country is ranked at the top of the 143-nation Happy Planet Index compiled by British think-tank the New Economics Foundation and what is Indias position in the index?
A. Trinidad and Tobago and 55th
B. Costa Rica and 35th
C. Chile and 25th
D. Vietnam and 45th
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610. Which of the following became the first in India to launch interest rate futures recently?
A. Multi-Commodity Exchange of India
B. National Stock Exchange
C. Bombay Stock Exchange
D. United Stock Exchange
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