1. Consider the following statements regarding the Rocket-Propelled Grenade (RPG), which was used to attack the Punjab Police’s Intelligence headquarters:
- It is a Chinese origin weapon.
- It is an anti-tank grenade launcher.
- It is a portable, shoulder fired weapon.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2 & 3]
Notes:
The RPG is a Soviet-origin weapon, not Chinese. It stands for Ruchnoy Protivotankovyy Granatomyot, meaning handheld anti-tank grenade launcher. It is a portable, shoulder-fired weapon, widely used against armoured vehicles, personnel, and buildings for its ease of use and destructive capability.
2. Which of the following sections of Aadhar Act allows disclosure of information of a user in the interest of national interest?
[A] Section 33(1)
[B] Section 33 (2)
[C] Section 47
[D] Section 57
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Correct Answer: A [Section 33(1)]
Notes:- The court struck down Section 33(2) of the Aadhar Act which allows disclosure of information of a user in the interest of national security. However, the court held that the power of determination of such an eventuality should be given to an officer higher than the rank of a Joint Secretary.
- Section 33(1) of the Aadhar Act which prohibits disclosure of information, including identity and authentication information, except when it is by an order of a district judge or higher court, the court ordered that an individual, whose information is sought, shall be afforded an opportunity of hearing.
- Section 47 of the Aadhaar Act refers to cognizance of offences. No court is allowed to take cognizance of any offence punishable under this Act, except on a complaint made by the authority of officer or person authorised by it. The Section also disallows courts below that of a Chief Metropolitan Magistrate or a Chief Judicial Magistrate to try any offence punishable under this Act.
- Section 57 of the Aadhaar Act refers to the use of Aadhaar data by any “body corporate or person” to establish the identity of an individual. It was held unconstitutional. It was under this provision that private companies like Paytm and Airtel Payments Bank sought Aadhaar details from customers.
3. Which of the following business models are based on Deep Tech?
- Uber taxi model
- E-books for digital download
- Block-chain technology
- Computer imaging
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1, 2 & 3
[B] Only 1, 3 & 4
[C] Only 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: C [Only 3 & 4]
Notes:
Deep tech refers to business models driven by significant scientific advances and engineering innovations. Blockchain technology and computer imaging are considered deep tech. Uber and e-books for download use pre-existing digital technologies and platforms, classified as shallow tech. Therefore, only blockchain technology and computer imaging are based on deep tech models.
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