Miscellaneous: UPSC Previous Year Questions (International Relations and Current Affairs)
1 previous year UPSC Prelims question on Miscellaneous (International Relations and Current Affairs). Choose an option to see the answer and explanation.
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UPSC 2020International Relations and Current Affairs · Miscellaneous
Q1. In India, the term "Public Key Infrastructure" is used in the context of:
Explanation
Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) is a cryptographic framework that ensures secure electronic transactions, authentication, and digital signatures. It involves the use of public and private keys, digital certificates, and certificate authorities to enable safe communication online. PKI plays a crucial role in areas such as e-governance, online banking, Aadhaar authentication, and cybersecurity. In India, the Controller of Certifying Authorities (CCA) oversees digital signature certificates (DSCs) and encryption technologies under the Information Technology Act, 2000, making PKI integral to the country’s digital security infrastructure.
Answer key for these questions
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UPSC year
Correct answer
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2020
(a) Digital security infrastructure
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How many previous year UPSC questions are there on Miscellaneous?
This page covers 1 previous year UPSC Prelims GS Paper-I questions on Miscellaneous (International Relations and Current Affairs), asked from 2011 to 2023. Each has the correct answer and an explanation.
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Attempt each question first, then open the answer and read the explanation for every option. Repeat by chapter, and track which statements UPSC reuses across years. Previous year questions show the exam pattern and difficulty level.
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Questions on Miscellaneous (International Relations and Current Affairs) are available for 11 years, from 2011 to 2023. Use the Year filter to practise a single paper.
