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656. Which of the following was imposed a record fine of $87.4 million recently for failing to fix hazards at its Texas City oil refinery in the wake of a disastrous explosion that killed 15 people four years ago?
A. Total
B. Royal Dutch Shell
C. Exxon Mobil
D. BP
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657. Hamas is a militant organisation fighting against which of the following countries ?
A. Sudan
B. Israel
C. Brazil
D. Syria
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658. In order to bring in more transparency in its examination system which University is Feb 2009 decided to provide photocopy of answer sheets within 45 days of declaration of results if a candidate desires ?
A. JNU
B. IGNOU
C. Delhi University
D. None of these
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659. Project Director of Chandrayaan-II moon mission, which will help in analysis of mineral composition and undertake terrain mapping of the moon, announced that it will be completed by 2012-13. Who is the Project Director of Chandrayaan-II?
A. M. Pitchaimani
B. K. N. Shankara
C. S. R. Ranganathan
D. M Annadurai
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660. What is the campaign of Union and state governments against the Naxalite movement called?
A. Operation Red Alert
B. Operation Green Hunt
C. Operation Cobra Den
D. Operation Clean Corridor
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