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Digital assets in the metaverse that represent ownership of unique items are called ________.
- AePS
- SPADEX
- L
- NFTs
Answer: NFTs
NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) are blockchain-based tokens representing unique digital or physical assets: art, collectibles, virtual land, avatars. Unlike cryptocurrencies (fungible), each NFT has distinct value and metadata. Enable true digital ownership and creator royalties in metaverse economies. Important for digital economy questions.
The quantum algorithm that can factor large integers exponentially faster than classical algorithms is ________ Algorithm.
- Shor's
- Chandrayaan
- Second
- Gaganyaan
Answer: Shor's
Shor's Algorithm (1994) factors integers in polynomial time on a quantum computer, threatening RSA encryption which relies on factoring difficulty. Requires fault-tolerant quantum computers not yet available. Grover's Algorithm provides quadratic speedup for unstructured search. Critical for cryptography and quantum advantage questions.
The industrial robot programming method where the robot is manually guided through tasks is called ________ Programming.
- Quantum Annealing
- Compressed Air Energy / CAES
- Lead-through / Teach Pendant
- Real-time
Answer: Lead-through / Teach Pendant
Lead-through programming involves physically guiding the robot arm through desired motions, which are recorded and replayed. Teach pendant uses a handheld controller for point-and-path programming. Both are common in manufacturing for tasks like welding, painting, and assembly. Important for industrial automation questions.
The indigenous light combat helicopter developed by HAL for the Indian Army is called ________.
- LCH Prachand
- ASVS / Application Security Verification Standard
- PMP / PRINCE2
- qXR / CAD4TB
Answer: LCH Prachand
LCH (Light Combat Helicopter) Prachand is designed for high-altitude operations, armed with missiles, rockets, and cannon. Features composite structure, stealth features, and advanced avionics. Inducted into Army and Air Force. Represents self-reliance in rotary-wing combat platforms. Critical for defense indigenization questions.
The national registry of health facilities and professionals under ABDM is called Health Facility Registry and ________ Registry.
- Healthcare Professionals
- Education
- F5 or Ctrl+R
- Privilege
Answer: Healthcare Professionals
ABDM includes HFR (Health Facility Registry) and HPR (Healthcare Professionals Registry) to create verified directories of providers. Enables discovery, credentialing, and interoperable service delivery. Critical for digital health infrastructure and governance questions.
The mobile app that provides weather-based crop advisory to farmers is called ________.
- Transparency
- Meghdoot / mKisan
- Fairness
- Offline
Answer: Meghdoot / mKisan
Meghdoot (by IMD & ICAR) provides location-specific weather forecasts and crop advisories via SMS/app. mKisan sends relevant information from agricultural scientists. Both leverage ICT for climate-resilient farming. Critical for agricultural extension and digital inclusion questions.
The national platform for open educational resources in higher education is called ________.
- Stake / PoS
- UEBA / User and Entity Behavior
- Ka
- SWAYAM / NPTEL
Answer: SWAYAM / NPTEL
SWAYAM hosts NPTEL courses from IITs/IIMs alongside content from other institutions. Offers certificates transferable to academic records. Supports lifelong learning and skill development. Critical for NEP 2020's flexible education framework. Important for digital education policy questions.
The fund that provides risk capital to deep tech startups in strategic sectors is called ________ Fund of Funds.
- SIDBI / Startup India
- Diversity
- Fourth
- CARTOSAT / EOS
Answer: SIDBI / Startup India
Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS) managed by SIDBI provides ₹10,000 crore corpus to SEBI-registered AIFs investing in startups. Focuses on innovation, job creation, and strategic sectors. Part of Startup India initiative. Critical for understanding government support mechanisms for entrepreneurship.
The indigenous beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile developed by DRDO is called ________.
- Middle
- Fourth
- Astra
- Digital Personal Data Protection / DPDP
Answer: Astra
Astra is India's first indigenous BVRAAM with 110 km range, active radar homing, and all-weather capability. Integrated with Su-30MKI and Tejas. Represents milestone in self-reliance in critical missile technologies. Mk2 variant under development with longer range and advanced seekers. Critical for defense indigenization questions.
The AI-based tool for early detection of tuberculosis from chest X-rays is called ________.
- Testable
- Behavioral
- Differential Privacy / DP
- qXR / CAD4TB
Answer: qXR / CAD4TB
AI tools like qXR (Qure.ai) and CAD4TB analyze chest X-rays to detect TB indicators with high accuracy, enabling scalable screening in resource-limited settings. Deployed under National TB Elimination Programme. Demonstrates AI's role in public health. Important for health technology and innovation questions.
The mobile app that provides real-time mandi prices and trade opportunities to farmers is called ________.
- e-NAM
- F1
- ONDC
- L1
Answer: e-NAM
e-NAM (Electronic National Agriculture Market) mobile app enables farmers to view real-time prices across 1,000+ mandis, participate in online bidding, and access quality assaying services. Promotes transparent price discovery and reduces intermediation. Critical for agricultural marketing and digital inclusion questions.
The national digital repository for academic credits under NEP 2020 is called Academic Bank of ________.
- Digital Personal Data Protection / DPDP
- Credits
- Engineering Task Force / IETF
- CARTOSAT / EOS
Answer: Credits
Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) stores academic credits earned by students from recognized institutions digitally. Enables credit transfer, multiple entry-exit options, and lifelong learning under NEP 2020. Integrated with DigiLocker for easy access. Important for education reform and digital infrastructure questions.
The government body that recognizes startups for tax benefits and regulatory support is ________.
- DPIIT
- SLAAC
- PTES
- FIU-IND
Answer: DPIIT
DPIIT (Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade) recognizes startups under Startup India initiative. Recognized entities avail tax exemptions, easier compliance, and IPR fast-tracking. Recognition requires innovation, scalability, and <10 years since incorporation. Critical for entrepreneurship policy questions.
The indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant uses ________ propulsion system.
- Differential Privacy / DP
- Digital Personal Data Protection / DPDP
- Combined Gas and Gas (COGAG)
- -a
Answer: Combined Gas and Gas (COGAG)
INS Vikrant uses COGAG propulsion with four gas turbines (two for cruise, two for boost) driving two shafts. Provides flexibility, efficiency, and redundancy. Indigenous design and construction represent milestone in Atmanirbhar Bharat. Critical for defense technology and indigenization questions.
The digital platform that enables teleconsultations and health records under Ayushman Bharat is called ________.
- CSA CCM / Cloud Controls Matrix
- SWAYAM / NPTEL
- ABHA / Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission
- Differential
Answer: ABHA / Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission
ABDM (Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission) creates digital health ecosystem with ABHA IDs, Health Facility Registry, and consent-based health information exchange. Enables teleconsultations, e-pharmacy, and portable health records. Part of India's digital public infrastructure for healthcare access and quality.
The Linux command to display disk usage of files and directories is ________.
- Code
- Canary
- Stratified
- du
Answer: du
du (disk usage) shows space used by files/directories. Common options: du -h (human-readable), du -sh /path (summary). df shows filesystem-level free space. Essential for storage management, identifying large files, and optimizing disk usage in system administration tasks.
The JavaScript event that fires when a web page has fully loaded is ________.
- Engineering Task Force / IETF
- DOMContentLoaded / load
- DID / Decentralized Identifiers
- Indigenization / Self-Reliance
Answer: DOMContentLoaded / load
DOMContentLoaded fires when HTML is parsed (without waiting for styles/images); load fires when all resources (images, CSS) are fully loaded. Choosing appropriate event ensures scripts execute at right time. Critical for web performance and user experience optimization questions.
A graph with no cycles is called a ________.
- Integration / Warehousing
- India
- Chandrayaan
- Tree / Acyclic Graph
Answer: Tree / Acyclic Graph
A connected acyclic graph is a Tree; disconnected acyclic graph is a Forest. Cycles are paths that start and end at same node. Detecting cycles is important in dependency resolution, deadlock prevention, and network analysis. Graph theory fundamentals are tested in SSC JE and programming exams.
The Indian agency responsible for investigating cybercrime cases at the national level is ________.
- MITRE ATT&CK
- Semiconductor
- NIA / CBI Cyber Cell
- Nature-based / Biological
Answer: NIA / CBI Cyber Cell
While state police handle most cybercrime, National Investigation Agency (NIA) and CBI Cyber Crime Cell investigate major inter-state/international cyber offenses. Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) under MHA coordinates response. Understanding jurisdiction and agencies is important for law enforcement questions.
The technology that captures CO2 emissions from industrial sources for storage or reuse is called ________ Capture and Storage.
- Testable
- Worm
- Carbon
- NDMA App / Disaster Alert
Answer: Carbon
CCS (Carbon Capture and Storage) captures CO2 from power plants/industries, transports it, and stores underground or uses in products (concrete, fuels). Critical for decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors. India is developing CCS roadmap as part of net-zero strategy. Emerging topic for environment and technology exams.