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Which organization has started the work to produce hypersonic weapon missiles that travel at 5 times speed of sound, or a little over a mile every second?

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  1. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited

  2. Indian Space Research Organisation

  3. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited

  4. Bharat Electronics Limited

  5. Defence Research and Development

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Correct Option: E

What made countries like Japan rich/developed?

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  1. Scientific inventions and discoveries

  2. Efficiency and technology evolved by people

  3. Raw materials and Natural resources

  4. None of them

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Developed countries like Japan have invested in people especially in the field of education and health.


Hence, the correct option is $\text{D}$

Bio weapons cause harm to

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  1. One generation

  2. Many generation

  3. Single individual

  4. A city

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Germ bombs release disease germs such as anthrax bacteria which may take epidemic shape and cause widespread death generation after generation.

Consider the following statements about 'Sahayog Kaijin' :
1. It is a joint exercise of the Coast Guards of India and Japan.
2. Its 13th edition was held recently off Chennai Port. 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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  1. 1 only

  2. 2 only

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sahayog Kaijin is military exercise by the Indian Coast Guard and its Japanese counterpart. Its 15th edition was held in Chennai in 2016. The exercise focusses on search and rescue operations, antipiracy procedures and interoperability between the two forces and other areas of common professional interest.

Which of the following statements about SIMBEX 14 is/are correct?
1. It was a bilateral naval exercise between Indian Navy and Singapore navy.
2 It was the 21st in the series.
3. It was conducted in the Andaman Sea. 

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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  1. 1, 2 and 3

  2. 2 and 3 only

  3. 2 only

  4. 1 and 3 only

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

SIMBEX is an annual bilateral naval exercise conducted by the Indian Navy and the Republic of Singapore Navy. It was first held in 1994. It was conducted in the Andaman Sea from 22 May to 28 May 2014 and was 21st in series. It was designed to enhance inter-operability and mutual understanding between the two navies.

Which one of the following is not provided in Regular Budgetary Support by the Ministry of Defence?

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  1. Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Darjeeling

  2. Institute for Defence Studies and Analysis, New Delhi

  3. Armed Forces Tribunal

  4. United Service Institution of India, New Delhi

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Correct Option: A

Consider the following countries:
$1$. China
$2$. France
$3$. India
$4$. Israel
$5$. Pakistan
Which among the following are Nuclear Weapons States as recognised by the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons commonly known as Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT)?

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  1. $1$ and $2$

  2. $1, 3, 4$ and $5$

  3. $2, 4$ and $5$

  4. $1, 2, 3, 4$ and $5$

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Correct Option: A

With reference to Agni IV missile, which of the following statement is/are correct?
1. It is a surface to surface missile.
2. It is fuelled by liquid propellant only.
3. It can deliver one-tonne nuclear warhead about 7500 km away.
Select the correct answer using the codes given.

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  1. Only 1

  2. 2 and 3

  3. 1 and 3

  4. 1, 2 and 3

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Correct Option: A

Consider the following statements:
1. The Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP) was conceived by renowned scientist Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam.
2. The missiles developed under the programme were Prithvi, Agni, Trishul, Nag and Akash.
Which of the above statements is/are true?

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  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: C

Match the following Lists:

List I(Name of Warhead) List II(Type)
A. Tejas 1. Air-to-air missile
B. Arjun 2. Ship based missile
C. Dhanush 3. Main battle tank
D. Astra 4. Light combat aircraft
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  1. A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1

  2. A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4

  3. A-4, B-2, C-3, D-1

  4. A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4

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Correct Option: A