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281. Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters has chosen Mikhail Leonidovich Gromov for the Abel Prize for 2009 recently. Abel Prize is given in which field?
A. Chemistry
B. Physics
C. Mathematics
D. Journalism
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282. Which former President of Mexico was the Chairman of the 11 member Commission that completed an external review of the World Bank Groups governance and submitted its report to World Bank President Robert B. Zoellick recently?
A. Jose Lopez Portillo
B. Miguel de la Madrid
C. Carlos Salinas de Gortari
D. Ernesto Zedillo
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283. The European Court of Human Rights was in news recently for which of the following controversial rulings?
A. Crucifix should not be allowed in government schools
B. Holy Grail should not be taught in government schools
C. Hizab (veil) should not be allowed in government schools
D. Minorities should not be given quota for government schools
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284. Who was chosen Miss India Universe for the year 2009?
A. Diana Hayden
B. Parvathy Omanakuttan
C. Simaran Kaur Mundi
D. Ekta Chaudhary
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285. What is the minimum stake that the Union government has to maintain in the State Bank of India according to the prevailing rules?
A. 74 per cent
B. 55 per cent
C. 51 per cent
D. 49 per cent
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