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356. Which of the following became the first Asian entity to enter into a free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union recently?
A. Japan
B. ASEAN
C. South Korea
D. SAARC
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357. The Red Data Book containing information on all wild plants and animals in danger of extinction has been published by which one of the following ?
A. International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN)
B. World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
C. World Conservation Union (WCU)
D. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
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358. Who is the United Nations Special Representative to Afghanistan and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) in news recently for allegedly covering up electoral fraud by Presidential candidate Hamid Karzai?
A. Terje Rød-Larsen
B. Peter Galbraith
C. Fredrik Herman Gade
D. Kai Aage Eide
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359. Which of the following has set up Lanjigarh Project Area Development Foundation (LPADF), a special purpose vehicle, in association with the Orissa government to take up social developmental projects in Kalahandi and Rayagada districts of the state?
A. National Mineral development Corporation
B. Tata Steel
C. Hindalco
D. Sterlite Industries
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360. The Passenger Amenities Committee (PAC) submitted its recommendations to the Railway Ministry recently. Which of the following is not among its recommendations?
A. Bigger windows with better-quality glass in order to allow rail travellers a better view of the outside
B. Special coaches exclusively for senior citizens to ensure a comfortable journey
C. Better communication system to reach the train driver in case of emergency
D. Redesign of the website of the Indian Railways in the form of a single window for all kinds of information
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