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Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

'Indra' is a bilateral military exercise between India and _________.

  1. Russia

  2. USA

  3. France

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Indra is a biennial military exercise conducted by the armed forces of India and Russia.

Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

Consider the following statements about the Indo-Russia Nuclear Deal
1. India has signed Civil Nuclear Agreement with Russia that will guarantee uninterrupted uranium fuel supplies for its atomic reactors and transfer of technology.
2. A site for four more reactors at Haripur has been identified in West Bengal as part of chain of nuclear park in the country.
3. The pact also has provisions for transfer of enrichment and nuclear technology (denied by US).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 and 2

  2. 1 and 3

  3. Only 3

  4. 1, 2 and 3
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Indo-Russia Civil Nuclear Agreement includes provisions for fuel supply, technology transfer, and the establishment of nuclear parks, including the site at Haripur.

Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

One of the Asia-pacific nations has agreed to hold its first ever maritime exercise with India. The nation is

  1. Australia

  2. USA

  3. Japan

  4. Vietnam
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Australia held its first bilateral maritime exercise with India (AUSINDEX) in 2015.

Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

The year 2002 Code of Conduct related to territorial and maritime dispute in the South China sea was signed between China and 

  1. Philippines

  2. Vietnam

  3. United States of America

  4. ASEAN
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea was signed between China and the ten member states of ASEAN in 2002.

Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

Consider the following statements 
1. According to 1974 peace treaty between India and Bangladesh, both countries would desist to construct defensive structure within 150 metres of International border.
2. Bangladesh's International border is touched by Bengal, Asom, Meghalaya,Tripura and Mizoram. 
3. Length of India,s border is 4096 km With Bangladesh.
4. Asom shares the longest border with Bangladesh.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 and 2

  2. 2 and 3

  3. 1, 2 and 3

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

Choose the correct answer form the alternatives given.
Taiwan was earlier known as _________.

  1. Fuchow

  2. Marshall Island

  3. Formosa

  4. Macau
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The former name Formosa dates from 1542, when Portugese  sailors sighted the main island of Taiwan and named it Ilha Formosa, which means beautiful island. 

Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

What is the main responsibility of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons?  

  1. Maintain Chemical Weapons Warheads

  2. Implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The OPCW is the implementing body of the Chemical Weapons Convention, which aims to eliminate chemical weapons globally.

Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

Which one of the following statements regarding the "Veto" power in the Security Council is correct according to the United Nations Charter?

  1. The decisions of the Security Council on all non-procedural matters must be made by an affirmative vote of nine members including the concurring votes of the permanent members of the Council

  2. Every permanent member of the Security Council can prevent any decision from being accepted, by vetoing it
  3. The term veto was used in Article $27$ of the United Nations Charter to enable any permanent member of the Security Council to prevent any resolution from being passed by the majority

  4. Any member of the Security Council can prevent any resolution from being passed by voting against it
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Under the UN Charter, any of the five permanent members (P5) can exercise a veto to block a non-procedural resolution, regardless of the majority support.

Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

Indian Army will re-introduce CASO as permanent feature of counter-terrorism operation. What does CASO stands for?

  1. Cordon and Searchlight Operations

  2. Cordon and Search Operations

  3. Cordon and Seeding Operations

  4. Cordon and Seed Operations
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

CASO stands for Cordon and Search Operations, a standard tactical procedure used by the Indian Army in counter-insurgency environments.

Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

The Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty is an international treaty which seeks to inhibit the spread of nuclear weapons and technology to promote cooperation in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy. In which year it came into force?

  1. 1978

  2. 1970

  3. 1968

  4. 1972
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
  • The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty is a treaty that was made to stop nuclear weapons from being built. It seeks to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and puts the onus on nuclear states to reduce their stockpiles.
  • It was written in 1968, entered into force in 1970, and 190 countries have signed it since then.
  • Only four nations have not signed it. They are India, Israel, Pakistan South Sudan.