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196. Which of the following is the objective of the SABLA scheme being introduced by the government in 200 districts on a pilot basis recently?
A. Improving representation of women in panchayats and other local level bodies
B. Providing concessional credit to women self help groups (SHGs)
C. Improving nutritional and vocational skills of adolescent girls
D. Promoting woman entrepreneurs in small scale industry
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197. How much was the total cargo handled by Major and Non-Major Ports in India in 2009-10 according to information given in Parliament recently?
A. 429.5 million tonnes
B. 844.9 million tones
C. 732.14 million tones
D. 601.44 million tones
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198. Who among the following is the only Indian in the 21-member United Nations High-level Panel on Global Sustainability appointed by Secretary General Ban ki-Moon recently?
A. Vandana Shiva
B. Jairam Ramesh
C. Sunita Narain
D. Medha Patker
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199. Which of the following was in news recently for introducing a new class of electrical locomotive that uses the Head on Generation (HOG) system which besides driving the train will also supply electrical power for air-conditioning and lighting?
A. Chittaranjan Locomotive Works, West Bengal
B. Electric Locomotive Factory, Madhepura
C. Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala
D. Diesel Locomotive Works, Varanasi
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200. Which multinational bank was in news recently for receiving licence to start banking services in India from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?
A. Banca di Roma
B. First Rand Bank
C. Wori Bank
D. Credit Suisse
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