Q.1 Which of the following is the primary purpose of NATO?
Promote international trade
Ensure collective defense
Regulate nuclear energy
Provide humanitarian aid
Explanation - NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) was formed to ensure collective defense; an attack on one member is considered an attack on all.
Correct answer is: Ensure collective defense
Q.2 The UN Security Council has how many permanent members?
5
10
15
20
Explanation - The UN Security Council has 5 permanent members: USA, UK, France, Russia, and China, with veto powers.
Correct answer is: 5
Q.3 Which treaty is primarily associated with nuclear non-proliferation?
Kyoto Protocol
NPT
Geneva Convention
Paris Agreement
Explanation - The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) aims to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and promote peaceful nuclear energy use.
Correct answer is: NPT
Q.4 Which country is NOT a member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)?
China
India
Pakistan
Japan
Explanation - Japan is not a member of the SCO; members include China, India, Pakistan, Russia, and several Central Asian countries.
Correct answer is: Japan
Q.5 The Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) is designed to prevent the spread of:
Small arms
Ballistic missiles
Biological weapons
Cyber weapons
Explanation - The MTCR seeks to limit the proliferation of missiles capable of carrying nuclear, chemical, or biological warheads.
Correct answer is: Ballistic missiles
Q.6 Which of the following is an example of asymmetric warfare?
Two armies of equal strength fighting
Cyber attacks on infrastructure
A naval battle between superpowers
A joint UN peacekeeping operation
Explanation - Asymmetric warfare involves unconventional tactics used by weaker opponents, such as cyber attacks or guerrilla warfare.
Correct answer is: Cyber attacks on infrastructure
Q.7 The concept of 'Mutually Assured Destruction' (MAD) is associated with:
Conventional warfare
Nuclear deterrence
Cybersecurity
Peacekeeping missions
Explanation - MAD is a doctrine in which the use of nuclear weapons by two opposing sides would result in the total annihilation of both.
Correct answer is: Nuclear deterrence
Q.8 Which organization maintains the 'Blue Helmets' for peacekeeping operations?
UN
NATO
SCO
ASEAN
Explanation - The UN peacekeeping forces are nicknamed 'Blue Helmets' due to the color of their helmets, deployed in conflict zones to maintain peace.
Correct answer is: UN
Q.9 What is the primary function of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)?
Control chemical weapons
Promote safe nuclear energy use
Coordinate UN peacekeeping
Regulate missile technology
Explanation - IAEA promotes the peaceful use of nuclear energy while preventing its use for military purposes.
Correct answer is: Promote safe nuclear energy use
Q.10 Which doctrine emphasizes preemptive military action to neutralize threats?
Mutually Assured Destruction
Doctrine of Preemption
Nuclear Non-Proliferation
Collective Security
Explanation - The preemption doctrine allows a state to strike first if an imminent threat is perceived, rather than waiting to be attacked.
Correct answer is: Doctrine of Preemption
Q.11 Which of the following is a key goal of the Missile Defence Shield programs?
Expand nuclear arsenals
Intercept incoming missiles
Strengthen trade routes
Develop space weapons
Explanation - Missile defense programs aim to detect and destroy incoming ballistic missiles before they reach their targets.
Correct answer is: Intercept incoming missiles
Q.12 The term 'Hybrid Warfare' refers to:
Use of only conventional armies
Combining conventional and unconventional methods
Exclusive cyber attacks
Diplomatic negotiations only
Explanation - Hybrid warfare blends traditional military force with irregular tactics, cyber warfare, and propaganda.
Correct answer is: Combining conventional and unconventional methods
Q.13 Which treaty outlaws the use of chemical weapons?
CTBT
CWC
NPT
MTCR
Explanation - The Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) prohibits the development, production, stockpiling, and use of chemical weapons.
Correct answer is: CWC
Q.14 Which body is responsible for maintaining maritime security in the Indian Ocean region?
UNESCO
IMSC
Indian Navy & Coast Guard
Interpol
Explanation - Maritime security in the Indian Ocean is primarily maintained by the navies and coast guards of regional countries, including India.
Correct answer is: Indian Navy & Coast Guard
Q.15 Which of the following countries tested the first intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM)?
USA
China
India
Russia (USSR)
Explanation - The Soviet Union (USSR) successfully tested the first ICBM in 1957, initiating the nuclear arms race.
Correct answer is: Russia (USSR)
Q.16 Which of the following is considered the most serious threat to global cybersecurity?
Cyber espionage
Small arms proliferation
Economic sanctions
Maritime piracy
Explanation - Cyber espionage involves unauthorized access to sensitive data, posing a critical threat to national and international security.
Correct answer is: Cyber espionage
Q.17 Which of the following countries is a recognized nuclear-weapon state under the NPT?
India
Pakistan
USA
Israel
Explanation - Under the NPT, the recognized nuclear-weapon states are USA, Russia, UK, France, and China. India, Pakistan, and Israel are outside NPT.
Correct answer is: USA
Q.18 The term 'first strike capability' in nuclear strategy refers to:
Ability to respond after an attack
Ability to destroy enemy before they strike
Ability to defend cities from conventional attacks
Ability to conduct peacekeeping missions
Explanation - First strike capability is the ability to launch a preemptive nuclear attack that significantly weakens or destroys the opponent's retaliatory capacity.
Correct answer is: Ability to destroy enemy before they strike
Q.19 Which of these organizations focuses specifically on counter-terrorism cooperation?
UNODC
Interpol
ASEAN
SCO
Explanation - Interpol facilitates international police cooperation to combat terrorism, transnational crime, and other security threats.
Correct answer is: Interpol
Q.20 Which country leads the development of the 'Iron Dome' missile defense system?
USA
Israel
South Korea
Russia
Explanation - Israel developed the Iron Dome to intercept short-range rockets and artillery shells targeting populated areas.
Correct answer is: Israel
Q.21 Which principle underpins the UN Charter’s approach to use of force?
Preemptive attacks are allowed
Force is allowed only in self-defense or by Security Council mandate
Force is allowed for humanitarian reasons only
All countries have absolute right to use force
Explanation - The UN Charter prohibits unilateral use of force except in self-defense or with Security Council authorization.
Correct answer is: Force is allowed only in self-defense or by Security Council mandate
Q.22 Which of the following countries has NOT signed the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT)?
India
USA
China
France
Explanation - India, along with Pakistan and North Korea, has not signed the CTBT, which bans all nuclear explosions.
Correct answer is: India
Q.23 Which of the following is considered a 'gray-zone' conflict?
Conventional war
Economic sanctions only
Activities below threshold of war, e.g., cyberattacks, misinformation
UN peacekeeping operations
Explanation - Gray-zone conflicts involve aggressive actions that are coercive but remain below the threshold of conventional warfare.
Correct answer is: Activities below threshold of war, e.g., cyberattacks, misinformation
Q.24 Which agreement aims to regulate the export of conventional arms and reduce illicit trade?
Arms Trade Treaty (ATT)
NPT
CWC
SCO Charter
Explanation - The ATT seeks to regulate international trade in conventional weapons and prevent illicit transfers.
Correct answer is: Arms Trade Treaty (ATT)
Q.25 Which of the following is NOT a conventional nuclear deterrence strategy?
Second-strike capability
First-strike capability
Mutually Assured Destruction
Peaceful coexistence policy
Explanation - Peaceful coexistence is a political doctrine, not a nuclear deterrence strategy, unlike first-strike, second-strike, or MAD.
Correct answer is: Peaceful coexistence policy