Defence and Security Studies Flashcards
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Which organisation is responsible for India's external intelligence gathering?
Answer: Research and Analysis Wing (RAW)
The Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), established in 1968, is India's primary external intelligence agency responsible for foreign intelligence gathering.
What is the primary purpose of a 'Theatre Command' in modern military operations?
Answer: To integrate Army, Navy, and Air Force under a single unified command for a geographic region
A Theatre Command integrates all three services (Army, Navy, Air Force) under one unified commander for a specific geographic region to enable joint operations and reduce inter-service coordination delays.
Which defence exercise is conducted jointly between India and the United States Army?
Answer: Yudh Abhyas
Yudh Abhyas is an annual joint military exercise between the Indian Army and the US Army focused on counter-terrorism and peacekeeping operations.
The concept of 'Cold Start Doctrine' in Indian military strategy refers to:
Answer: A rapid conventional offensive strategy using integrated battle groups
Cold Start Doctrine refers to India's military strategy to launch rapid conventional offensive operations using integrated battle groups before the international community can intervene diplomatically.
Which international security organisation uses the principle of 'collective security' under Article 51 of the UN Charter?
Answer: The United Nations Security Council
The UN Security Council operates under the UN Charter's collective security framework, with Article 51 preserving the inherent right of individual or collective self-defence.
BrahMos, one of the world's fastest supersonic cruise missiles, is a joint venture between India and which country?
Answer: Russia
BrahMos is a joint venture between India's DRDO and Russia's NPO Mashinostroyeniya; its name combines the rivers Brahmaputra (India) and Moskva (Russia).
Which of the following best describes 'asymmetric warfare'?
Answer: Conflict where opposing forces use widely different strategies, tactics, or capabilities
Asymmetric warfare refers to conflict between belligerents with significantly different military power or tactics, such as a conventional military force facing guerrilla fighters or terrorist groups.