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Edge computing processes data closer to source to reduce latency for IoT applications.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Edge computing brings computation to network edge (routers, gateways), enabling real-time processing for IoT, autonomous vehicles, industrial automation. Complements cloud.
The technology that enables machines to learn from experience without explicit programming is called ________ Learning.
- Chaos
- Inversion
- Machine
- Reinforcement / RLHF
Answer: Machine
Machine Learning enables systems to learn patterns from data and improve performance on tasks without explicit programming. Types: supervised, unsupervised, reinforcement.
Which program provides funding and mentorship to early-stage deep tech startups?
- NIDHI-PRAYAS
- Startup India
- Atal Innovation Mission
- All of these
Answer: All of these
NIDHI-PRAYAS (DST) funds prototyping; Startup India offers tax benefits; AIM establishes incubators. Together support innovation from ideation to scale.
Digital twins create virtual replicas of physical systems for simulation and optimization.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Digital twins combine IoT, AI, simulation to model physical assets: factories, cities, power grids. Enables predictive maintenance, scenario testing. Critical for Industry 4.0.
Which technology enables immersive virtual experiences through head-mounted displays?
- AR
- VR
- MR
- All of these
Answer: All of these
Immersive tech: VR (fully virtual), AR (overlay on real world), MR (blend virtual/real). Applications: training, education, entertainment, remote collaboration.
ISO/IEC 20022 is a global standard for financial messaging and payment systems.
- True
- False
Answer: True
ISO 20022 defines rich, structured data standards for payments, securities, trade finance. Enables interoperability, automation, compliance. Critical for financial infrastructure modernization.
Which standard provides guidelines for securing containerized applications and orchestration platforms?
- CIS Kubernetes Benchmark
- NIST SP 800-190
- Both A and B
- Neither
Answer: Both A and B
CIS Benchmarks provide hardening guidelines; NIST SP 800-190 covers container security lifecycle. Critical for cloud-native security.
The initiative that provides digital infrastructure for land records modernization is called DILR________.
- Latency
- qXR / CAD4TB
- MP / Digital India Land Records Modernisation Programme
- Digital India / UPI
Answer: MP / Digital India Land Records Modernisation Programme
DILRMP digitizes land records, integrates with Aadhaar, enables online mutation, reduces disputes. Critical for property rights, credit access, governance transparency.
Which framework provides guidelines for API security and best practices?
- OWASP API Security Top 10
- NIST SP 800-204
- Both A and B
- Neither
Answer: Both A and B
OWASP API Top 10 lists common API vulnerabilities; NIST SP 800-204 provides security guidelines for microservices APIs. Critical for API security design.
Which platform enables verified digital document storage and sharing for citizens?
- DigiLocker
- e-Sign
- Aadhaar
- UMANG
Answer: DigiLocker
DigiLocker enables citizens to store/share government-issued documents digitally. Documents have legal validity under IT Act. Integrates with Aadhaar for authentication.
The international framework for interoperable digital identity is called W3C ________.
- Stake / PoS
- Collaborative
- DID / Decentralized Identifiers
- CSA CCM / Cloud Controls Matrix
Answer: DID / Decentralized Identifiers
W3C DID Specification enables users to create/own identifiers without central authorities. DIDs resolve to DID Documents containing public keys and service endpoints.
Which initiative provides a unified interface for grievance redressal across government departments?
- CPGRAMS
- MyGov
- UMANG
- e-Taal
Answer: CPGRAMS
CPGRAMS (Centralized Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System) enables online lodging and tracking of grievances against central government ministries/departments.
ISO/IEC 27001 provides requirements for information security management systems.
- True
- False
Answer: True
ISO/IEC 27001 specifies ISMS requirements: risk assessment, controls, monitoring, improvement. Certification demonstrates commitment to security best practices.
Which organization develops global web standards like HTML, CSS, and accessibility guidelines?
- W3C
- IETF
- ISO
- IEEE
Answer: W3C
World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) develops web standards ensuring interoperability, accessibility, innovation. India participates through W3C India office.
The platform that enables online filing of income tax returns is called ________ Portal.
- Education
- e-Filing
- Parquet
- SWAYAM / NPTEL
Answer: e-Filing
Income Tax e-Filing Portal enables online return submission, refund tracking, compliance services. Integrated with Aadhaar, PAN, pre-filled data. Critical for digital tax administration.
DigiLocker documents have legal validity equivalent to physical originals under the IT Act.
- True
- False
Answer: True
As per IT Rules, documents issued by registered authorities through DigiLocker are legally valid and equivalent to physical originals under the Information Technology Act, 2000.
Which platform enables citizens to access central and state government services via mobile?
- UMANG
- MyGov
- DigiLocker
- e-Taal
Answer: UMANG
UMANG (Unified Mobile Application for New-age Governance) offers 1,200+ services: Aadhaar, PAN, EPFO, utilities, health. Multilingual, voice search, offline access.
Which technique identifies unusual patterns that deviate from expected behavior?
- Classification
- Regression
- Anomaly Detection
- Association Rules
Answer: Anomaly Detection
Anomaly detection (Isolation Forest, Autoencoders, statistical methods) identifies outliers indicating fraud, failures, or novel events. Critical for security, monitoring, quality control.
Interactive dashboards enable users to explore data dynamically through filters and drill-downs.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Interactive visualizations (Tableau, Power BI, Plotly) enable self-service analytics: filtering, sorting, drilling into details. Critical for data-driven decision making across organizations.
The technique that groups similar data points without predefined labels is called ________.
- BharatKosh / e-Payments
- Telecommunication / ITU
- Gate-All-Around / GAA
- Clustering
Answer: Clustering
Clustering (K-means, hierarchical, DBSCAN) discovers natural groupings in unlabeled data. Applications: customer segmentation, anomaly detection, document organization.