Q. With reference to Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), consider the following statements:
1.CERT-In is responsible for investigating cybercrimes and prosecuting cybercriminals.
2.Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is the nodal ministry for CERT-In..
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation-
Statement 1 is incorrect. CERT-In is not responsible for investigating cybercrimes or prosecuting cybercriminals. These are the responsibilities of law enforcement agencies. CERT-In’s primary function is to prevent cyberattacks and respond to cybersecurity incidents.
Statement 2 is correct. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is the nodal ministry for CERT-In. This means that MeitY is responsible for overseeing CERT-In’s activities and ensuring that it is fulfilling its mandate.
Source: Forum IAS
