General knowledge miscellaneous


  1. Who among the following advocated the “Labour Theory” of Property”?









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    The labor theory of property is a natural law theory that holds that property originally comes about by the exertion of labor upon natural resources. In his Second Treatise on Government, the philosopher John Locke asked by what right an individual can claim to own one part of the world, when, according to the Bible, God gave the world to all humanity in common. He argued in support of individual property rights as “natural rights.”

    Correct Option: B

    The labor theory of property is a natural law theory that holds that property originally comes about by the exertion of labor upon natural resources. In his Second Treatise on Government, the philosopher John Locke asked by what right an individual can claim to own one part of the world, when, according to the Bible, God gave the world to all humanity in common. He argued in support of individual property rights as “natural rights.”


  1. Who is the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of armed forces of the country ?









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    The Supreme Command of the Armed Forces vests in the President, although effective executive power and responsibility for national defence resides with the Cabinet headed by the Prime Minister. This is discharged through the Ministry of Defence headed by Defence Minister, which provides the policy framework and resources to the Armed Forces to discharge their responsibilities in the context of the defence of the country. On August 15, 1947, each Service was placed under its own Chief Commander. In 1955, the three Service Chiefs were re-designated as the Chief of the Army Staff (General), the Chief of the Naval Staff (Admiral) and the Chief of the Air Staff (Air Chief Marshal) with the President of India as the supreme commander.

    Correct Option: D

    The Supreme Command of the Armed Forces vests in the President, although effective executive power and responsibility for national defence resides with the Cabinet headed by the Prime Minister. This is discharged through the Ministry of Defence headed by Defence Minister, which provides the policy framework and resources to the Armed Forces to discharge their responsibilities in the context of the defence of the country. On August 15, 1947, each Service was placed under its own Chief Commander. In 1955, the three Service Chiefs were re-designated as the Chief of the Army Staff (General), the Chief of the Naval Staff (Admiral) and the Chief of the Air Staff (Air Chief Marshal) with the President of India as the supreme commander.



  1. When did India join the International Tsunami Warning System?









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    After the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami which killed almost 230,000 people, India joined the system in 2005, joining 26 countries which formed a network to warn each other about tsunamis. The U.S., Japan, China, Australia, Indonesia, Thailand, and Singapore were already part of the international tsunami warning system, which is located near Honolulu, Hawaii. The system, which was set up in 1960s, would help India get advance information on when and where the tsunami would hit.

    Correct Option: C

    After the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami which killed almost 230,000 people, India joined the system in 2005, joining 26 countries which formed a network to warn each other about tsunamis. The U.S., Japan, China, Australia, Indonesia, Thailand, and Singapore were already part of the international tsunami warning system, which is located near Honolulu, Hawaii. The system, which was set up in 1960s, would help India get advance information on when and where the tsunami would hit.


  1. South-South dialogue is associated with









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    South-South Cooperation is a term historically used by policymakers and academics to describe the exchange of resources, technology, and knowledge between developing countries, also known as countries of the global South. In 1978, the United Nations established the Unit for South-South Cooperation to promote South-South trade and collaboration within its agencies.

    Correct Option: A

    South-South Cooperation is a term historically used by policymakers and academics to describe the exchange of resources, technology, and knowledge between developing countries, also known as countries of the global South. In 1978, the United Nations established the Unit for South-South Cooperation to promote South-South trade and collaboration within its agencies.



  1. ‘Nomadic Elephant’ was the joint military exercise held some time back in India between India and









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    The Indian and Mongolian Armies conducted a joint training exercise, code-named Nomadic Elephant at Belgaum in Karnataka, India in August 2012. Nomadic Elephant aimed to improve the armies’ skills and interoperability while conducting counter-insurgency operations, and further enhance synergy between the two nations. The first Nomadic Elephant exercise was held in 2004, and was conducted almost annually until 2008 in Mongolia.

    Correct Option: D

    The Indian and Mongolian Armies conducted a joint training exercise, code-named Nomadic Elephant at Belgaum in Karnataka, India in August 2012. Nomadic Elephant aimed to improve the armies’ skills and interoperability while conducting counter-insurgency operations, and further enhance synergy between the two nations. The first Nomadic Elephant exercise was held in 2004, and was conducted almost annually until 2008 in Mongolia.