Infrastructure & Digital — Set 16
Government Schemes · बुनियादी ढांचा और डिजिटल · Questions 151–160 of 160
How many Aadhaar digits are there in the Virtual ID (VID) introduced for privacy?
Correct Answer: C. 16
The correct answer is 16 digits. Virtual ID is a 16-digit temporary, revocable number mapped to the actual 12-digit Aadhaar number. It allows authentication without revealing the Aadhaar number, protecting citizen privacy. Service providers receive a token instead of the actual Aadhaar number, significantly reducing risk of data breaches.
NPCI was incorporated in which year?
Correct Answer: C. 2008
The correct answer is 2008. NPCI was incorporated in December 2008 as a not-for-profit organisation under the Companies Act. It was set up under the joint initiative of RBI and IBA with ten core promoter banks holding its equity. NPCI became the umbrella organisation for retail payment systems in India, eventually developing UPI, FASTag, BBPS, and other key systems.
Under e-NAM, the assay (quality testing) integration helps farmers in which way?
Correct Answer: B. Transparent quality certification for better price
The correct answer is transparent quality certification for better price. e-NAM integrates assay (quality testing) at mandis so produce can be scientifically tested for quality parameters. Transparent quality data allows traders to bid confidently even without physical inspection. Farmers with better-quality produce receive higher bids, directly improving their income.
The Jal Vikas Maarg project on NW-1 is funded by which international body?
Correct Answer: C. World Bank
The correct answer is World Bank. Jal Vikas Maarg Project is a World Bank-funded initiative to develop NW-1 on the Ganga (Allahabad to Haldia). The project involves developing multi-modal terminals at Varanasi, Sahibganj, and Haldia. It aims to facilitate commercial cargo movement to reduce road congestion and logistics costs in the Ganga basin.
Digital India programme aims to make government websites accessible to persons with disabilities following which standard?
Correct Answer: B. WCAG 2.0
The correct answer is WCAG 2.0. Digital India mandates that all Government of India websites comply with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 standards. This makes government websites usable by visually impaired, hearing impaired, and physically challenged citizens. NIC provides guidelines and tools for implementing accessibility on government portals.
BharatNet project is funded through USOF. What does USOF stand for?
Correct Answer: B. Universal Service Obligation Fund
The correct answer is Universal Service Obligation Fund. USOF is a statutory fund created by levying Universal Access Levy on telecom revenues. It is administered by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). The fund's primary purpose is to ensure telecom development reaches underserved rural and remote areas of India, and it finances BharatNet as its flagship project.
PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan was described as being inspired by which state's model?
Correct Answer: B. Gujarat's iDECK project
The correct answer is Gujarat's iDECK project. PM Gati Shakti was conceptually inspired by the integrated infrastructure tracking model piloted by Gujarat (iDECK) when PM Modi was Chief Minister. The Gujarat model integrated multiple departments for planning and monitoring infrastructure projects on a single platform. This concept was scaled nationally as PM Gati Shakti with GIS mapping and 16 ministries.
India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) was launched on which date?
Correct Answer: C. September 1, 2018
The correct answer is September 1, 2018. India Post Payments Bank was launched on September 1, 2018, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The launch was held simultaneously across 650 districts of India. IPPB was designed to leverage the trusted postal network to deliver banking services to every doorstep in India, particularly in remote rural areas.
National Rail Plan 2030 aims to complete which major target regarding electrification?
Correct Answer: D. 100% electrification
The correct answer is 100% electrification. National Rail Plan 2030 targets 100% electrification of Indian Railways' broad gauge network. This ambitious target aims to make Indian Railways the world's first zero-emission large railway network by 2030. Electrification enables the use of renewable energy, reduces operating costs, and allows heavier and faster trains.
Digital India launched on July 1, 2015, at a ceremony which was attended by top industry leaders. What is July 1 now observed as?
Correct Answer: B. Digital India Day
The correct answer is Digital India Day. July 1 is observed as Digital India Day every year to mark the anniversary of the programme's launch in 2015. The day is commemorated with events, awareness drives, and recognition of digital achievements. Over the years, Digital India has transformed India's digital landscape with hundreds of millions of citizens using digital services daily.