Infrastructure & Digital — Set 12
Government Schemes · बुनियादी ढांचा और डिजिटल · Questions 111–120 of 160
India Stack's three layers that facilitate paperless transactions are:
Correct Answer: B. eKYC, eSign, and DigiLocker
The correct answer is eKYC, eSign, and DigiLocker. eKYC enables paperless identity verification using Aadhaar biometrics. eSign allows paperless electronic signing of documents. DigiLocker provides paperless document storage and sharing. Together, these three layers eliminate the need for physical paper documents in most government and financial transactions.
Inland waterway transport is considered environmentally superior to road transport in terms of:
Correct Answer: B. Carbon emissions per tonne-km
The correct answer is carbon emissions per tonne-km. Inland waterway transport emits significantly less CO2 per tonne-km compared to road and even rail transport. Studies show waterways emit about 26 grams CO2/tonne-km vs 50 grams for rail and 207 grams for road. Developing waterways supports India's climate commitments while reducing logistics costs.
IPPB (India Post Payments Bank) operates from how many district headquarters approximately?
Correct Answer: C. 640
The correct answer is 640 district headquarters. IPPB has branches in all 640+ districts of India (as district headquarters). This gives it the widest geographical reach of any bank in India. Combined with its network of 1.55 lakh post offices, IPPB can serve citizens even in the remotest parts of the country.
PM Gati Shakti was launched on which date?
Correct Answer: C. October 13, 2021
The correct answer is October 13, 2021. PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan was launched on October 13, 2021. The launch was aimed at transforming the way India plans and builds its infrastructure. The platform uses satellite imagery, GIS mapping, and real-time data to enable coordinated multi-modal infrastructure development across the country.
What is DISHA in the context of government scheme monitoring?
Correct Answer: B. District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee
The correct answer is District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee. DISHA was set up to review the implementation of central government flagship programmes at the district level. It is chaired by the elected Member of Parliament from the constituency. DISHA ensures effective convergence of government schemes for development of each district.
BharatNet has successfully connected how many gram panchayats approximately as of 2023?
Correct Answer: C. 1.7 lakh
The correct answer is approximately 1.7 lakh gram panchayats. BharatNet has connected over 1.7 lakh gram panchayats with OFC as of 2023. The target is to connect all 2.5 lakh gram panchayats. Phase-2 and Phase-3 expansions aim to complete connectivity to remaining gram panchayats using multiple technologies.
National Logistics Policy 2022 targets improving India's rank in Logistics Performance Index to top:
Correct Answer: B. 25 countries
The correct answer is top 25 countries. India ranked 44th on the World Bank's Logistics Performance Index (LPI) 2023. National Logistics Policy targets pushing India into the top 25 countries on the LPI by improving infrastructure, processes, and skills in the logistics sector. Achieving this ranking will make India more competitive for global manufacturing and trade.
Which section of the DFC was the first to become operational in December 2020?
Correct Answer: D. Bhaupur-Khurja section of Eastern DFC
The correct answer is Bhaupur-Khurja section of Eastern DFC. The Bhaupur-New Khurja section (351 km) in Uttar Pradesh was the first section of the DFC to become operational in December 2020. Prime Minister Modi inaugurated this section. The DFCs are being developed in phases, with different sections opening progressively.
National Rail Plan 2030 focuses on achieving capacity saturation by which year?
Correct Answer: D. 2051
The correct answer is 2051. National Rail Plan has a long-term vision to create a future-ready railway by 2030 and achieve capacity saturation by 2051. Capacity saturation means building enough rail infrastructure to meet all projected passenger and freight demand. This includes new lines, quadrupling of tracks, and high-speed rail corridors.
PM e-BUS Sewa follows which model for bus operations?
Correct Answer: B. Gross Cost Contract (GCC) model
The correct answer is Gross Cost Contract (GCC) model. Under GCC, private operators provide bus services at a contracted cost per km, and the city transport authority collects fares and bears revenue risk. The central government pays the GCC payments to operators for 12 years. This ensures quality service delivery while insulating operators from passenger revenue uncertainty.