Recently a malicious software "Pegasus" was in the news which can be classified as

A) ransomware

B) Malware

C) Spyware

D) Trojan


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Consider the following sentences regarding Cabinet Committees.

1. All of the cabinet committees are headed by the Prime Minister

2. "Cabinet Committee"term is not mentioned in the Constitution.

3. The Prime Minister of India can add or reduce the number of committees.

Choose the correct statement/s

A) 2 and 3 only

B) 2 only

C) 3 only

D) 1, 2 and 3

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Consider the following sentences

1. Malware is a file or a code, designed to cause damage to a user's personal computer and network.

2. Spyware is a form of malware designed to collect someone's personal information.

Choose the correct statement/s

A) 1 only

B) 2 only

C) both

D) none

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Consider the following sentences regarding the Attorney General (AG) of India.

1. The term of the office of AG is not fixed by the Constitution.

2. Procedures and grounds for the removal of AG are not stated in the Constitution.

3. AG holds office during the pleasure of the President.

Choose the correct statement/s

A) 1 and 2 only

B) 2 and 3 only

C) 1 and 3 only

D) 1, 2 and 3

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Carbon market is where

A) greenhouse gas emitters can buy or sell high grade and sophisticated equipments to install in their industries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

B) greenhouse gas emitters can buy and sell greenhouse gas emissions permits or allowances

C) greenhouse gas emitters can buy or sell fuel or equipments based on renewable energy sources to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

D) greenhouse gas emitters can buy or sell less greenhouse gas emissions producing fuels like blended petrol, high grade coal etcs.

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"Anglo-Indian" refers to a person born and living in India

A) whose father or any other
male progenitor was of European descent

B) whose mother or any other
female progenitor was of European descent

C) whose father or mother or any other
male or female progenitor were of European descent

D) None of these

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As per the Reproductive Rights or Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Bill, 2020 in India, which of the following people can adopt a child

1. Hetro sexual live in couple

2. Hetro sexual married couple

3. Same sex couple ( Lesbian )

4. A person from LGBTQIA+

5. Single man

6. Single woman

7. Same sex couple ( Gay)

Choose the correct option

A) 1, 2, 3, 6 and 7 only

B) 2, 3 and 6 only

C) 2 and 6 only

D) 1, 2, 3 and 6 only

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Carbon space is

A) the total amount of carbon fuel is available and economically feasible to humanity

B) the total amount of carbon emissions caused by a person throughout his lifetime , directly or indirectly, through all of his actions

C) the amount of carbon (or CO2) that can be put into the atmosphere without this leading to a level of warming which can be considered dangerous.

D) the total amount of carbon dioxide lies in atmosphere

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Consider the following sentences regarding Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA)

1. The word ‘terrorism’ or ‘terror’ has nowhere been defined in the UAPA.

2. Both Indian national and foreign national can be charged under UAPA.

Choose the correct statement/s

A) 1 only

B) 2 only

C) both

D) none

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