Infrastructure & Digital — Set 13
Government Schemes · बुनियादी ढांचा और डिजिटल · Questions 121–130 of 160
Under Parvat Mala, which ministry is the implementing agency?
Correct Answer: B. Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
The correct answer is Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. Parvat Mala (National Ropeways Development Programme) is implemented by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways through NHLML (National Highways Logistics Management Ltd). The programme follows PPP mode for ropeway development. Eight pilot projects were initially identified for development in hilly states.
India Stack is described as foundational digital public infrastructure. What does API stand for?
Correct Answer: A. Application Programming Interface
The correct answer is Application Programming Interface. APIs are sets of protocols and tools that allow different software applications to communicate with each other. India Stack's open APIs allow businesses and developers to build applications using India's digital public goods. This has enabled a thriving fintech ecosystem and hundreds of applications built on top of Aadhaar, UPI, and DigiLocker.
Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission provides Health Facility Registry which covers:
Correct Answer: B. All public and private health facilities
The correct answer is all public and private health facilities. ABDM's Health Facility Registry (HFR) is a comprehensive database of all healthcare facilities across India including public, private, and AYUSH. Similarly, Healthcare Professionals Registry (HPR) covers all doctors, nurses, and paramedics. These registries enable verification and linkage within the digital health ecosystem.
National Broadband Mission is aligned with which Telecom policy initiative?
Correct Answer: B. National Digital Communications Policy 2018
The correct answer is National Digital Communications Policy 2018. National Broadband Mission is aligned with the National Digital Communications Policy (NDCP) 2018, which envisions broadband as a utility for all citizens. NDCP 2018 targets 500 million broadband connections, 40 million public Wi-Fi hotspots, and Rs 100 lakh crore investment in digital communications infrastructure.
PM-WANI allows Public Data Offices (PDOs) to operate without which requirement?
Correct Answer: B. Licence or registration with DoT
The correct answer is licence or registration with DoT. Under PM-WANI, PDOs can provide public Wi-Fi hotspot services without any licence, registration fee, or registration with the Department of Telecommunications. This removes the biggest barrier to entry for small businesses. Only PDO Aggregators, who aggregate PDO networks, need to register with DoT.
ABDM allows creation of ABHA number using which document as alternative to Aadhaar?
Correct Answer: C. Driving licence
The correct answer is driving licence. The ABHA number under ABDM can be created using either Aadhaar or driving licence as the base identity. This allows citizens who do not have Aadhaar to also participate in the digital health ecosystem. ABDM also accepts mobile number-based creation of ABHA for those without either Aadhaar or DL.
National Broadband Mission targets laying how many km of optical fibre by 2024?
Correct Answer: B. 35 lakh km
The correct answer is 35 lakh km. National Broadband Mission targets installation of 35 lakh km of optical fibre by 2024. As of 2023, India had about 30 lakh km of OFC. The mission also targets quadrupling the number of public internet access points through Wi-Fi hotspots and CSCs.
PM-WANI hotspots are intended to especially benefit which group?
Correct Answer: B. Small retailers and rural entrepreneurs
The correct answer is small retailers and rural entrepreneurs. PM-WANI enables kiranas, tea stalls, and other small businesses to become Public Data Offices and earn revenue by providing Wi-Fi. In rural areas, BharatNet-connected gram panchayats can set up Wi-Fi hotspots. This democratises both internet access and the business of providing internet services.
The Western DFC's New Rewari to New Madar section was inaugurated in which year?
Correct Answer: C. 2022
The correct answer is 2022. The New Rewari to New Madar section (306 km) of the Western DFC was inaugurated in January 2022. This opened up the Rajasthan section connecting Haryana with Rajasthan. The DFC enables double-stack container trains and heavier axle load wagons that cannot run on the existing mixed-use rail network.
Digital India's vision rests on which three areas as core components?
Correct Answer: B. Digital Infrastructure, Digital Services, Digital Literacy
The correct answer is Digital Infrastructure, Digital Services, and Digital Literacy. Digital India's vision rests on these three areas. Digital Infrastructure covers broadband connectivity, common service centres, and cybersecurity. Digital Services includes e-governance and digital delivery of benefits. Digital Literacy aims to empower citizens with digital skills.