Ten MCQs on current International and national events - 136

PRERNA FOR IAS

(ASSOCIATE OF SAMKALP)

A-Category MCQs -136

1. With reference to digitally enabled espionage, consider the following statements:

1. Social engineering can compromise sensitive systems even without directly breaking their technical security.
2. Cybersecurity in defence establishments is only a hardware and software issue.
3. Continuous counter-intelligence training and behavioural-risk awareness are important for trusted personnel.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer: (b)

Explanation: Statements 1 and 3 are correct. The alleged IAF honey-trap case shows that hostile actors may use social media, psychological manipulation, malware and trusted insiders to obtain sensitive information. Statement 2 is incorrect because cybersecurity also depends on human behaviour, device discipline and counter-intelligence awareness. Elimination clue: even the strongest technical network can be compromised if a trusted insider is manipulated. Modern security therefore requires protection of both digital systems and personnel.

2. Regulation of platform-based delivery workers should ideally combine:

1. social-security protection,
2. environmental objectives such as EV adoption, and
3. safeguards against shifting all compliance costs onto workers.

Select the correct answer:

(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 2 and 3 only

Correct Answer: (c)