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Q1
The 'Benjamin Gupta School of Physical AI' is being established at which premier technical institute?
Explanation: The article clearly states that IIT Kharagpur is establishing the country's first AI school, named the 'Benjamin Gupta School of Physical AI'. IITs are autonomous public technical universities established under the Institutes of Technology Act, 1961.
Q2
Consider the following statements regarding the AI initiatives mentioned in the news:
1. 1.IIT Kharagpur's AI school is being established with an estimated cost of ₹35 crore, funded entirely by the Government of India.
2. 2.IISER Pune's policy, approved in March 2026, allows students to use AI tools unless explicitly prohibited in writing by their teacher or supervisor.
3. 3.IIM Bangalore allowed MBA students to use self-built chatbots to answer midterm exam questions in a recent session.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect because the ₹35 crore funding is from alumni (Vinod Gupta family, an anonymous alumnus) and IIT Kharagpur itself, not solely the Government of India. Statement 2 is correct as per the IISER Pune policy details. Statement 3 is correct as mentioned for IIM Bangalore's June-July session.
Q3
Which statutory authority is the nodal body for issuing and governing Aadhaar numbers in India, as mentioned in the news?
Explanation: The article mentions that a report is being sent to UIDAI, New Delhi. UIDAI is the statutory authority established under the Aadhaar Act, 2016, responsible for issuing Aadhaar numbers and regulating the Aadhaar ecosystem.
Q4
Consider the following statements regarding the fake Aadhaar racket mentioned in the news:
1. 1.The mastermind of the racket operated from Chandigarh and supplied Aadhaar enrollment machines to illegal centers.
2. 2.The racket was involved in creating fake passports for Indian nationals only.
3. 3.The case has been taken over by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) due to its linkages with national security.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statement 1 is correct: The mastermind, Mohammed Ejaz Kamar, lived in Chandigarh and supplied machines for Rs 30,000 monthly. Statement 2 is incorrect: The racket created passports for Bangladeshi and Afghan nationals, not Indian nationals. Statement 3 is correct: The article states the NIA will get details of the mastermind as the case is linked to national security.
Q5
Which organization is the national nodal agency for responding to cybersecurity incidents in India, as mentioned in the article?
Explanation: The article explicitly mentions CERT-In as India's nodal cybersecurity agency that issued alerts regarding the AI cyberattacks. CERT-In operates under MeitY and is the primary agency for cybersecurity incident response.

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