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Bring out the major challenges associated with the growing autonomy of AI agents. Evalute their implications for cybersecurity.

Topic: Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges Q5. Bring out the major challenges associated with the growing autonomy of AI agents. Evalute their implications for cybersecurity. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question The rapid emergence of autonomous AI agents …

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“Disasters in infrastructure projects often arise from governance failures as much as from engineering challenges.” Examine the institutional measures required to strengthen safety oversight.

Topic: Disaster and disaster management. Q6. “Disasters in infrastructure projects often arise from governance failures as much as from engineering challenges.” Examine the institutional measures required to strengthen safety oversight. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question The recent tunnel accident at the Teesta Stage-VI Hydroelectric Project in Sikkim (2026) has highlighted …

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Explain the importance of cybersecurity in protecting India’s nuclear energy infrastructure. Identify the vulnerabilities associated with digital ecosystems. Suggest measures to strengthen cyber resilience.

Topic: Challenges to internal security through communication networks Q5. Explain the importance of cybersecurity in protecting India’s nuclear energy infrastructure. Identify the vulnerabilities associated with digital ecosystems. Suggest measures to strengthen cyber resilience. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question The increasing cyber threats to critical infrastructure, including recent incidents involving nuclear …

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How have changing technologies of modern warfare altered the nature of environmental damage? Explain the ecological risks arising from attacks on critical infrastructure. Assess the preparedness required to prevent cascading environmental disasters.

Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment Q6. How have changing technologies of modern warfare altered the nature of environmental damage? Explain the ecological risks arising from attacks on critical infrastructure. Assess the preparedness required to prevent cascading environmental disasters. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question Modern technology-intensive conflicts …

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Bargi Dam

Source:  DTE Subject:  Mapping Context: The National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) has issued a show-cause notice to the Narmada Valley Development Authority (NVDA) over serious safety lapses at Bargi Dam. About Bargi Dam: What it is? Bargi Dam is a major multipurpose dam built for irrigation, drinking water supply and hydroelectric power generation. Located in: …

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Baltic Sea

Source:  DD News Subject:  Mapping Context: Finland has seized a ship suspected of damaging an undersea telecom cable in the Baltic Sea, amid heightened NATO alert following repeated incidents targeting critical subsea infrastructure since the Ukraine conflict. About Baltic Sea: What it is? The Baltic Sea is a semi-enclosed, shallow, brackish water body and an …

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What is GNSS spoofing? Assess its implications for national security and civilian systems. Identify immediate operational measures required to contain its risks.

Topic: Challenges to internal security through communication networks. Q6. What is GNSS spoofing? Assess its implications for national security and civilian systems. Identify immediate operational measures required to contain its risks. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question GNSS spoofing incidents over Delhi and globally have exposed vulnerabilities in satellite-based Positioning, Navigation …

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The Dangerous Blind Spot in Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity

Syllabus: Cyber Security Source:  WEF Context: The World Economic Forum highlighted a major “blind spot” in cybersecurity — the vulnerability of critical infrastructure’s operational technology (OT) systems — following repeated global power outages such as the Spain–Portugal blackout. About The Dangerous Blind Spot in Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity: What is Operational Technology (OT)? Operational Technology refers …

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Microsoft SharePoint – Cyber Espionage

Context: Microsoft has revealed that hackers exploiting unpatched vulnerabilities in its SharePoint server software—previously used for cyber-espionage—have escalated their attacks to include ransomware deployment. About Microsoft SharePoint – Cyber Espionage: What is Cyber Espionage? Cyber espionage refers to the unauthorized and covert digital infiltration of systems, networks, or devices to steal sensitive information, often by …

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Cyber sabotage targeting critical infrastructure is emerging as a grave internal threat. Analyse the risks to India’s energy grids and communication networks. Discuss institutional safeguards needed.

Topic: Internal Security Q5. Cyber sabotage targeting critical infrastructure is emerging as a grave internal threat. Analyse the risks to India’s energy grids and communication networks. Discuss institutional safeguards needed. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question Increasing incidents of cyber-attacks on critical infrastructure like power grids and communication networks, highlighting internal …

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