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1 Which one of the following is the best description of INS Astradharini ?
1 Nuclear Powered Submarine
2 Nuclear Powered Aircraft Carrier
3 Amphibious Warfare Ship
4 Torpedo Launch and Recovery Carrier

Answer: Torpedo Launch and Recovery Carrier
2 Confidence Building Measures in cyberspace are not feasible on account of which one of the following.
1 Having dual nature of cyber tools and countries interest in preserving strategic ambiguity regarding their capabilities
2 Having clear definition of ‘cyber military capabilities’ and clear separation of military and civilian capabilities
3 Having concrete Cooperatives in case of cyber incidents of harmful nature
4 Having non-discriminatory legislative frameworks and respect for norms, rule of law and human rights

Answer: Having dual nature of cyber tools and countries interest in preserving strategic ambiguity regarding their capabilities
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3 Identify the correct code for the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) as given below :

Assertion (A) : The rapidly shifting global digital environment is raising concerns about the sustainability of the positive contribution that the Internet has made towards economic and human development.

Reason (R) : The reliance on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) platforms for delivery of government, financial and public services makes their users vulnerable to cyber attacks by organised criminal groups or foreign governments.

Code :
1 Both (A) and (R) are not correct, nor (R) is a comprehensive explanation of (A)
2 Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not a comprehensive explanation of (A)
3 (A) is correct, but (R) is not correct
4 (A) is not correct, but (R) is correct

Answer: Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not a comprehensive explanation of (A)
4 Which amongst the following schools of thought within the philosophy of the “Revolution in Military Affairs” is most widely accepted in the United States :
1 “System of systems”, integrating all military forces and command
2 “Dominant battlespace dominance” by having a complete global surveillance system
3 “Global reach, global power”, identifying any target on earth in real-time, and deploying weapon systems that can destroy the target
4 “Vulnerability”, coupled with the acceptance of a greater degree of complexity and dependence on technological systems

Answer: “System of systems”, integrating all military forces and command
5 Which one of the following factors doesn’t characterize the current concept of “Revolution in Military Affairs” ?
1 Integration of military, doctrinal and technological elements into new military structures and tactics
2 Transformation of military into smaller and more lethal forces
3 Structural changes in the operational environment of the international system and high investment in R & D and military expenditure
4 Successive priorities to bring about required changes

Answer: Successive priorities to bring about required changes
6 Identify the correct code for the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) as given below :

Assertion (A) : If it is was to ensure a peaceful external environment to concentrate on using the supportive international economic milieu for India’s rapid growth and fundamental transformation, the United States would be critical to the endeavour.

Reason (R) : In each case the United States could be either spoiler or enabler for India to attain its goals.

Code :
1 Both (A) and (R) are not correct
2 Both (A) and (R) are correct
3 (A) is correct, but (R) is not correct
4 (A) is not correct, but (R) is correct

Answer: Both (A) and (R) are correct
7 The Headquarters of the International Atomic Energy Agency is located in which one of the following cities :
1 Vienna
2 Paris
3 Washington
4 Geneva

Answer: Vienna
8 Which one of the following is Forum for G-77 Summit :
1 North-South Cooperation
2 South-South Cooperation
3 East-West Cooperation
4 North-North Cooperation

Answer: South-South Cooperation
9 Identify the correct code for the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) for the code given below :

Assertion (A) : The defence resource management system known as Planning, Programming and Budgeting System (PPBS) is introduced by many developed countries.

Reason (R) : Strategy development and budgeting are treated as almost independent activities in many countries.

Code :
1 Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the comprehensive explanation of (A)
2 Both (A) and (R) are not correct
3 (A) is not correct, but (R) is correct
4 (A) is correct, but (R) is not correct

Answer: Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the comprehensive explanation of (A)
10 Identify the correct code for the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) for the code given below :

Assertion (A) : Defence planning is a complex area that seeks to ensure that a defence system has the necessary forces, assets, facilities and capabilities of fulfil its tasks.

Reason (R) : Strategic planning usually provides broad strategic goals, describes risks and threats, declares policies and defines available resources and constraints.

Code :
1 Both (A) and (R) are correct
2 Both (A) and (R) are not correct
3 (A) is not correct, but (R) is correct
4 (A) is correct, but (R) is not correct

Answer: Both (A) and (R) are correct
11 Which one of the following is associated with the term ‘INDARC’ :
1 An indigenously developed radar system inducted into Indian Defence
2 India’s Satellite to provide services to countries of Indian Ocean Rim
3 A Scientific establishment set up by India in Antarctic region
4 India’s underwater observatory to scientifically study the Arctic region

Answer: India’s underwater observatory to scientifically study the Arctic region
12 The term ‘Fat Boy in Space’ refers to which one of the following ?
1 Mangalayan
2 Cartostat
3 IRNSS
4 GSLV Mark - III

Answer: GSLV Mark - III
13 The main aim of Barak (3) missile is :
1 to provide the user the capability to neutralise any aerial threat
2 to pre-empt any missile threat from the sea
3 to provide the user the capability to neutralise any threat from the land
4 to provide the user the capability to pre-empt any threat from the space

Answer: to provide the user the capability to neutralise any aerial threat
14 Indian Space Agency ISRO on 15TH February 2017 scripted history by successfully launching a record of Satellites on a single rocket from the spaceport in Sriharikota are :
1 84 Satellites
2 94 Satellites
3 104 Satellites
4 114 Satellites

Answer: 104 Satellites
15 Identify the correct code for the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) on the basis of code given below :

Assertion (A) : USA is keen to extend NATO’s influence into Eastern Europe.

Reason (R) : USA wants to balance the states of Eastern Europe with those of Western Europe.

Code :
1 Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the logic of (A)
2 Both (A) and (R) are not correct
3 (A) is correct, but (R) is not correct
4 (R) is correct, but (A) is not correct

Answer: Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the logic of (A)

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