Medium Level – GK Questions

Quantum computers simulate quantum systems exponentially faster for specific problems.

Anonymization irreversibly removes/alters PII to prevent re-identification.

Purpose limitation prevents function creep and ensures consented use.

Zero-Knowledge Proofs enable proving statements without revealing data.

Production monitoring: drift detection, dashboards, alerting for anomalies.

Service mesh deploys sidecar proxies for mTLS, retries, metrics, tracing.

FAME provides demand incentives for EVs and charging infrastructure.

FFS invests in AIFs; NIDHI-PRAYAS funds prototyping. Both support strategic sector innovation.

Digital Village Initiative promotes rural startups: CSCs for service delivery, agri-tech incubators.

IETF develops voluntary internet standards: TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP. Multi-stakeholder model.

Cyber sovereignty drives policies: data localization, domestic infrastructure, indigenous standards.

Programmable CBDC enables conditional transfers for specific goods/services.

Green computing combines renewable energy, efficiency measures, sustainable hardware for low-carbon IT.

L-band has longer wavelength enabling better penetration through buildings, foliage, weather.

ISRU extracts and processes lunar materials for propellant production, enabling sustainable exploration.

Differential Privacy mathematically guarantees that query results don't reveal individual records.

Right to Correction ensures data accuracy and enables individuals to update incorrect information.

Homomorphic Encryption enables computation on ciphertext; SMPC enables joint processing without sharing inputs.

Digital India encompasses UPI, Aadhaar, DigiLocker for inclusive digital services.

iDEX (Defence) provides funding, mentorship, market access for startups in defense and space.