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

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  1. Australia

  2. USA

  3. Japan

  4. Vietnam

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Correct Option: A

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

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  1. Philippines

  2. Vietnam

  3. United States of America

  4. ASEAN

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Correct Option: D

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?

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  1. 1 and 2

  2. 2 and 3

  3. 1, 2 and 3

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: C

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

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  1. Fuchow

  2. Marshall Island

  3. Formosa

  4. Macau

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Correct Option: C
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. 

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

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  1. Maintain Chemical Weapons Warheads

  2. Implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: C

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

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  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

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Correct Option: B

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

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  1. Cordon and Searchlight Operations

  2. Cordon and Search Operations

  3. Cordon and Seeding Operations

  4. Cordon and Seed Operations

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Correct Option: B

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?

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  1. 1978

  2. 1970

  3. 1968

  4. 1972

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Correct Option: B
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.

A general in an army chart of command positions would constitute a.

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  1. status

  2. role

  3. norm

  4. institution

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Correct Option: A

Which of the following does not come under the 'Social Defence Sector' promoted by the Gol?

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  1. Integrated Programme for Older Persons (IPOP) scheme

  2. Grants-in-aid to NGOs for running old age homes (OAH)

  3. Day Care Centres (DCCs) and Mobile Medical Units (MMUs)

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All the schemes enlisted here are part of the Gol promoted Social defence Sector. The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act 2007 was enacted in order to ensure need-based maintenance for parents and welfare measures for senior citizens.