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UPSC CSE Prelims IT, Communications & Emerging Technology Flashcards

Master 36 it, communications & emerging technology concepts for the UPSC CSE Prelims.

IT, Communications & Emerging Technology – Core Concepts

14 cards

Question

Consider the following statements regarding Artificial Intelligence (AI):

Narrow AI refers to systems designed to handle a single, specific task.
General AI (AGI) systems currently deployed globally are capable of human-level cognitive tasks across all domains. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question

Select the correct terms to describe Blockchain technology:

Blockchain is a ledger technology where data is stored across a network. Once recorded, the data is , meaning it cannot be altered retroactively. Unlike traditional banking, it operates on a network.

Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing & Big Data – Detailed Concepts

10 cards

Question

Complete the statement regarding types of cryptographic algorithms:

encryption uses a single shared key for both encrypting and decrypting data, whereas encryption uses a mathematically linked public-private key pair.

Question

Consider the following statements regarding a Virtual Private Network (VPN):

It creates an encrypted tunnel over the public internet.
It makes the user's physical location and IP address visible to third-party trackers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Gene Editing, Stem Cells, Nanotechnology & 3D Printing Applications

8 cards

Question

Complete the description of the CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing mechanism:

In the CRISPR-Cas9 system, the locates the specific target DNA sequence, while the acts as molecular scissors to cut the DNA, allowing for targeted gene insertion or deletion.

Question

Consider the following statements regarding CRISPR technology and its ethical concerns:

Somatic cell gene editing changes are passed down to the patient's offspring.
Germline editing modifies embryos, making the genetic changes heritable.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

India's IT Policies, Data Protection & Semiconductor Mission

4 cards

Question

Fill in the blanks regarding the IT Act 2000 and landmark Supreme Court judgments:

The IT Act provides legal recognition for e-commerce and digital signatures. In 2015, the Supreme Court struck down Section of this act (relating to offensive online messages) in the landmark case.

Question

Under the Information Technology Act, 2000, which section specifically prescribes penalties and compensation for unauthorized access, downloading, or extraction of data from a computer system?

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