Technology – GK Questions

Q: Which technology enables seamless handover between satellite beams for mobile users?

Both A and B – Mobile satellite services require: beam steering to track users, handover protocols for seamless transition between beams/satellites. Critical for continuous connectivity in vehicles, aviation, maritime.

Q: On-orbit servicing can extend satellite lifespan by refueling or repairing components.

True – In-orbit servicing (robotic arms, refueling) extends satellite life, reduces space debris, enables new business models. ISRO's SPADEX tested docking; global companies developing servicing tech.

Q: Which CBDC benefit enables faster disaster relief fund distribution?

All of these – CBDC for disaster response: direct transfers to affected individuals, programmable conditions for essential goods, offline mode for damaged infrastructure. Critical for resilient social protection.

Q: The global standard for crypto asset classification is developed by ________.

FATF / Financial Action Task Force – FATF provides international standards for virtual asset definition, VASP regulation, and AML/CFT requirements. Countries implement through domestic laws for cross-border consistency.

Q: Which CBDC design enables offline transactions with deferred settlement?

Both A and B – Offline CBDC uses secure hardware (SE/TEE) to store transactions locally, synchronizing with central ledger when connectivity restored. Critical for inclusion in connectivity-challenged areas.

Q: India's crypto tax framework requires reporting of all virtual digital asset transactions regardless of profit/loss.

True – Section 115BBH taxes crypto transfers at 30% on gross value, with 1% TDS. No loss offset allowed. Critical for comprehensive tax compliance and transaction tracking.

Q: Which technology enables confidential CBDC transactions while allowing regulatory oversight?

Both A and B – Privacy-preserving CBDC: ZK-proofs verify validity without revealing details; confidential transactions hide amounts using cryptographic commitments. Enable auditability for regulators while protecting user privacy.

Q: The CBDC feature that enables transaction limits to prevent illicit flows is called ________ Controls.

Transaction / AML – AML controls in CBDC: transaction size limits, velocity checks, suspicious pattern detection. Balance financial inclusion with regulatory compliance and security requirements.

Q: Which principle requires crypto regulations to adapt to technological innovation?

All of these – Effective crypto regulation: technology-neutral (focus on function), proportionate to risks, adaptable to innovation. Avoids stifling development while ensuring consumer protection and financial stability.

Q: CBDC can enable programmable tax collection at point of transaction.

True – Programmable CBDC with smart contracts can automate tax withholding on transactions, reducing compliance burden and evasion. Requires careful design to balance efficiency with privacy.