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Which framework provides guidelines for securing IoT deployments?
- NIST IR 8259
- ETSI EN 303 645
- Both A and B
- Neither
Answer: Both A and B
NIST IR 8259 and ETSI EN 303 645 provide IoT security baselines: secure boot, updates, data protection.
The international organization that develops global internet standards is called Internet ________.
- Public Interest / Common Good
- Engineering Task Force / IETF
- Indigenization / Self-Reliance
- Graphene
Answer: Engineering Task Force / IETF
IETF develops voluntary internet standards: TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP. Multi-stakeholder model.
The concept of 'cyber sovereignty' emphasizes national control over internet infrastructure and data flows.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Cyber sovereignty drives policies: data localization, domestic infrastructure, indigenous standards.
Which DeFi risk arises from impermanent loss when providing liquidity to volatile trading pairs?
- Impermanent Loss
- Smart Contract Risk
- Oracle Manipulation
- All of these
Answer: Impermanent Loss
Impermanent loss occurs when token prices diverge, reducing value vs holding tokens. Critical risk for liquidity providers.
The CBDC feature that enables programmable subsidies with usage restrictions is called Smart Contracts.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Programmable CBDC enables conditional transfers for specific goods/services.
The practice of using renewable energy for data center operations is called ________ Computing.
- Multi-Task
- Reinforcement
- Publish-Subscribe / Message Queue
- Green
Answer: Green
Green computing combines renewable energy, efficiency measures, sustainable hardware for low-carbon IT.
The frequency band that offers best building penetration for mobile satellite services is ________-band.
- L
- UNIQUE
- PAHAL/MyLPG
- NavIC
Answer: L
L-band has longer wavelength enabling better penetration through buildings, foliage, weather.
In-situ resource utilization enables production of rocket fuel from lunar water ice.
- True
- False
Answer: True
ISRU extracts and processes lunar materials for propellant production, enabling sustainable exploration.
Which brain-inspired feature enables neuromorphic chips to process sparse data efficiently?
- Event-Driven Computation
- Spiking Neurons
- Both A and B
- Neither
Answer: Both A and B
Event-driven computation and spiking neurons enable efficient processing of sparse, temporal data.
The technology that uses cellular processes for computation is called ________ Computing.
- Cellular / Biological
- Multi-Task
- Homomorphic
- Edge
Answer: Cellular / Biological
Cellular computing uses biochemical reactions in cells for parallel computation. Early research stage.
Quantum annealing is suitable for optimization problems but not for general-purpose quantum computing.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Quantum annealing specializes in optimization via quantum tunneling. Different from gate-based universal quantum computing.
The technique that adds statistical noise to datasets to protect individual identities is called ________ Privacy.
- Differential
- Diversity
- Maintainable
- Virtualization / NFV
Answer: Differential
Differential Privacy mathematically guarantees that query results don't reveal individual records.
The Right to Correction allows individuals to request rectification of inaccurate personal data.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Right to Correction ensures data accuracy and enables individuals to update incorrect information.
Which technique enables machine learning on encrypted data?
- Homomorphic Encryption
- Secure Multi-Party Computation
- Both A and B
- Neither
Answer: Both A and B
Homomorphic Encryption enables computation on ciphertext; SMPC enables joint processing without sharing inputs.
The technique that enables training on decentralized data without sharing raw datasets is called ________ Learning.
- Green
- Federated
- Artifact
- Microservices / RESTful
Answer: Federated
Federated Learning trains models across devices/servers holding local data, sharing only model updates.
The Indian government's initiative for promoting digital payments and financial inclusion is called ________.
- Canary
- Atomicity
- Digital India / UPI
- Digital Personal Data Protection
Answer: Digital India / UPI
Digital India encompasses UPI, Aadhaar, DigiLocker for inclusive digital services.
The program that supports deep tech startups in strategic sectors like defense is called ________.
- GIGW
- NAT
- TDMA
- iDEX
Answer: iDEX
iDEX (Defence) provides funding, mentorship, market access for startups in defense and space.
The Startup India initiative provides a unified platform for startup mentoring, funding, and compliance.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Startup India ecosystem integrates Hub, DPIIT recognition, NITI Aayog policy guidance.
The international framework for cybersecurity capacity building is called Global Cybersecurity ________.
- Index / GCI
- Partitioning
- Parameter
- Breach
Answer: Index / GCI
ITU Global Cybersecurity Index assesses national cybersecurity commitment across multiple dimensions.
The concept of 'data sovereignty' emphasizes national control over data generated within borders.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Data sovereignty drives policies: data localization, domestic cloud infrastructure, indigenous standards.