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36. The Mo Ibrahim foundation provides a detailed assessment of good governance in Africa every year. The Ibrahim Index released recently ranked Africas 53 nations, measuring economic opportunity, safety, human rights and development. Which is the correct combination of highest and lowest ranked countries on Ibrahims Index?
A. Seychelles, Chad
B. Mauritius, Somalia
C. Botswana, Namibia
D. Egypt, Madagascar
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37. Who among the following won the Miss Universe 2007 crown ?
A. Jennifer Hawkins
B. Shandi Finnessey
C. Riyo Mori
D. None of these
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38. Which of the following is the typhoon that ravaged Philippines recently?
A. Typhoon Kalmaegi
B. Typhoon Ketsana
C. Typhoon Meranti
D. Typhoon Morakot
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39. India-MERCOSUR preferential trade agreement (PTA) came into effect from June 1, 2009. MERCOSUR is a trading bloc in South America region comprising which of the following countries?
A. Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru
B. Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay
C. Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia
D. Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador and Peru
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40. Who was chosen as The Economic Times Business Reformer of the Year 2009?
A. Nitish Kumar
B. Narendra Modi
C. Sheila Dixit
D. Shivraj Singh Chauhan
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