Infrastructure & Digital — Set 15
Government Schemes · बुनियादी ढांचा और डिजिटल · Questions 141–150 of 160
CSC scheme (Common Service Centres) is part of which larger e-governance initiative?
Correct Answer: B. National e-Governance Plan (NeGP)
The correct answer is National e-Governance Plan (NeGP). CSCs are a Mission Mode Project under NeGP, which was formulated by MeitY. The NeGP envisions CSCs as the front-end service delivery mechanism for government-to-citizen services. The scheme has evolved from a technology-focused programme to a comprehensive livelihood and entrepreneurship platform for rural youth.
e-NAM enables electronic bidding for which types of commodities?
Correct Answer: B. Agricultural commodities
The correct answer is agricultural commodities. e-NAM is designed for trading agricultural produce including food grains, oilseeds, fruits, vegetables, and other farm products. Farmers can list their produce, participate in price discovery through transparent electronic bidding, and receive payment directly to their bank accounts. The platform has reduced the role of middlemen in agricultural trade.
UMANG app later expanded to also provide access to:
Correct Answer: B. State government services as well
The correct answer is state government services as well. UMANG was initially focused on central government services but was progressively expanded to include state government services too. States can integrate their services with UMANG using a standardised API framework. This makes UMANG a truly federal platform for citizen services delivery across India.
MyGov platform hosts which types of creative engagement activities?
Correct Answer: B. Creative competitions, quizzes and pledge campaigns
The correct answer is creative competitions, quizzes and pledge campaigns. MyGov hosts creative competitions for logo design, essay writing, photography, and quiz contests on national issues. Pledge campaigns have seen millions of citizens commit to digital literacy, clean India, and other national goals. The platform also facilitates consultations with citizens on draft policies and bills.
Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission was nationally launched by Prime Minister Modi on which date?
Correct Answer: C. September 27, 2021
The correct answer is September 27, 2021. ABDM was launched nationally on September 27, 2021. Before this, it was piloted in 6 Union Territories in August 2020. The mission aims to build the digital health ecosystem across India, enabling secure sharing of health data with patient consent through the ABHA health ID system.
PM-WANI was approved by the Cabinet in which month and year?
Correct Answer: C. December 2020
The correct answer is December 2020. PM-WANI framework was approved by the Union Cabinet in December 2020. It removes licensing requirements for setting up public Wi-Fi hotspots, enabling widespread deployment. The three-tier PDO-Aggregator-App Provider ecosystem allows market-driven expansion of public Wi-Fi across India.
The Dedicated Freight Corridor project is partly funded by World Bank for which corridor?
Correct Answer: B. Western DFC
The correct answer is Western DFC. The Western Dedicated Freight Corridor is being funded through a World Bank loan of approximately $3.3 billion. The Eastern DFC is funded by JICA (Japan). Together they form the first two DFCs in India, with more planned in future phases to cover the North-South and East-West corridors.
Common Service Centres (CSC) are also called by which other name?
Correct Answer: D. Digital Seva Kendras
The correct answer is Digital Seva Kendras. CSCs were rebranded as Digital Seva Kendras to reflect their expanded role in providing digital services. The CSC Digital Seva portal lists hundreds of services available through these centres. The rebranding aligns with Digital India's focus on electronic service delivery and emphasises the digital nature of services offered.
BharatNet Phase-2 targets providing broadband to gram panchayats at what speed?
Correct Answer: C. 100 Mbps
The correct answer is 100 Mbps. BharatNet Phase-2 aims to provide 100 Mbps broadband connectivity to all gram panchayats. Phase-1 focused on connecting gram panchayats with 100 Mbps capable infrastructure. The enhanced bandwidth supports high-quality video, telemedicine, online education, and government services in rural areas.
PM Gati Shakti is described as a National Master Plan for what?
Correct Answer: B. Multi-modal connectivity infrastructure
The correct answer is multi-modal connectivity infrastructure. PM Gati Shakti is a National Master Plan for Multi-modal Connectivity. It integrates planning for roads, railways, ports, waterways, airports, and logistics to create seamless connectivity. The plan aims to reduce logistics costs and time by ensuring that different modes of transport are well-connected and complementary.