271: Recently with Which country's government did ONGC-Mittal Energy Limited (OMEL) sign a joint, venture deal of $6 billion dealing with infrastructure, refinery and power?

(a) Colombia
(b) Venezuela
(c) Nigeria
(d) Saudi Arabia
272: A girl is swinging on a swing in sitting position. When the same girl stands up, the period of swing will

(a) be shorter

(b) be longer

(c) depend on the height of the girl

(d) not change
273: 'Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action', often seen in the news, is

(a) a strategy to tackle the regional terrorism, an outcome of a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.
(b) a plan of action for sustainable economic growth in the Asia-Pacific Region, an outcome of the deliberations of the Asia-Pacific Economic Forum.
(c) an agenda for women's empowerment, an outcome of a World Conference convened by the United Nations.
(d) a strategy to combat wildlife trafficking, a declaration of the East Asia Summit.
274: With reference to India's decision to levy an equalization tax of 6% on online advertisement services offered by non-resident entities, which of the following statements is/are correct?


1. It is introduced as a part of the Income Tax Act.
2. Non-resident entities that offer advertisement services in India can claim a tax credit in their home country under the "Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements".
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
275: Which one of the following regions of India is now regarded as an ecological hot spot ?

(a) Western Himalayas

(b) Eastern Himalayas

(c) Western ghats

(d) Eastern ghats