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406. The Sitapura Industrial Area near Jaipur in Rajasthan was in news recently for a massive fire at a facility belonging to which of the following that caused several casualties and huge financial losses?
A. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd
B. Oil India Limited
C. Oil & Natural Gas Commission
D. Indian Oil Corporation
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407. Which affiliate of the United Nations appoints Artists for Peace – internationally-renowned personalities who use their influence, charisma and prestige to help promote its message and programmes?
A. United Nations Human Rights Council
B. United Nations Fund for International Partnerships
C. United Nations Human Rights Commission
D. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
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408. Who has won the U-19 Vinoo Mankad One Day Knockout Trophy defeating Maharashtra by 143 runs recently?
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Mumbai
D. Punjab
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409. Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra will be the new face to promote guns made by which company?
A. Mouser
B. Walther
C. Uzi
D. Colt
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410. A Memorandum of Agreement was signed between Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, Government of India and Government of West Bengal to set up a Petroleum Chemicals and Petrochemicals Investment Region (PCPIR) on October 29, 2009. In which district of the state is the PCPIR located?
A. Howrah
B. Purba Medinipur
C. Malda
D. Paschim Medinipur
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