Power Grid and Energy Sector — Prelims Questions

Consider the following statements about India's power grid security: 1. POSOCO is responsible for coordinating cybersecurity across all regional grids 2. Smart meters can be remotely disconnected by utility companies 3. The Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Act 2022 applies to power sector entities 4. Renewable energy integration reduces grid security vulnerabilities Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following cyber attack vectors pose the greatest threat to power grid SCADA systems? 1. Spear-phishing emails targeting utility employees 2. Vulnerabilities in remote access systems used by vendors 3. Malware specifically designed for industrial control systems 4. Social engineering attacks on control room operators

The National Load Despatch Centre (NLDC) operated by POSOCO is responsible for:

Consider the following about smart grid vulnerabilities: 1. Smart meters use encrypted communication protocols 2. Distributed energy resources can be aggregated into virtual power plants 3. Inverters in solar installations are immune to cyber attacks 4. Smart grid data analytics platforms may have cloud security vulnerabilities Which statements are correct?

The Electricity Act 2003 empowers the Central Government to protect electrical installations under which section?

Which of the following best describes the security challenge posed by cross-border electricity trade?