2020 GS Paper I, all questions
UPSC Prelims 2020 · GS Paper I
Question 46: Science and Technology
In India, the term “Public Key Infrastructure” is used in the context of
aDigital security infrastructure
bFood security infrastructure
cHealth care and education infrastructure
dTelecommunication and transportation infrastructure
AnswerUPSC’s answer is (a).
Public Key Infrastructure is the system of digital certificates, certifying authorities and public-private key pairs that supports digital signatures and secure online communication. In India the Information Technology Act, 2000 created the Controller of Certifying Authorities, which licenses certifying authorities. The term concerns digital security, not food, health or transport.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Right: digital security infrastructure.
- (b) Wrong: it has nothing to do with food security.
- (c) Wrong: it is not about health or education.
- (d) Wrong: it is not about telecommunication networks or transport.
Answer: UPSC’s key. Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2020, General Studies Paper I, Series A. The paper on upsc.gov.in.