1396: In India, the use of carbofuran, methyl parathion, phorate and triazophos is viewed with apprehension. These chemicals are used as
(a) pesticides in agriculture
(b) preservatives in processed foods
(c) fruit-ripening agents
(d) moisturising agents in cosmetics
1397: In the context of global economy, which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
(a) JP Morgan Chase : Financial Services
(b) Roche Holding AG : Financial Services
(c) WL Ross & Co. : Private Equity Firm
(d) Warburg Pincus : Private Equity Firm
1398: Eskers and Drumlins are features, formed by
(a) Running water
(b) Underground water
(c) The action of wind
(d) Glacial action
1399: Regional Rural Banks are designed to work in which one of the following ideals?
(a) Work on basics of Commercial Banks
(b) Help the targeted groups
(c) Keep lending rates lower than cooperative institutions
(d) Work on innovative and adaptive ideals
1400: In the context of which of the following do you sometimes find the terms 'amber box, blue box and green box' in the news?
(a) WTO affairs
(b) SAARC affairs
(c) UNFCCC affairs
(d) India-EU negotiations on FTA