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221. An International conference on Competition Law was organised in New Delhi recently. Which of the following combinations of participants and their designations is incorrect?
A. Dr Madhav Mehra - Chairman, International Academy of Law
B. Justice Arijit Pasayat - Chairman, Competition Appellate Tribunal
C. Justice P. N. Bhagwati - President, World Council for Corporate Governance
D. Both (a) and (c)
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222. The Congress and the Jharkhand Vikas Morcha (JVM) announced their decision to contest the forthcoming State Assembly elections in alliance recently. Which former Chief Minister of the state is the founder of JVM?
A. Babu Lal Marandi
B. Arjun Munda
C. Shibu Soren
D. Madhu Koda
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223. The Central Zoo Authority in India has issued a binding directive prohibiting the keeping of which of the following animal/animals in zoos and circuses in the country?
A. Rhinoceros
B. Dolphins
C. Gorillas
D. Elephants
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224. Dr. A. Sivathanu Pillai is well known for expertise in which field?
A. Journalism
B. Genetic research
C. Biotechnology
D. Missile technology
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225. Which corporate group in India has clinched an exclusive agreement to buy three refineries in Europe from Royal Dutch Shell recently?
A. Tata
B. Videocon
C. Murugappa
D. Essar
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