Infrastructure & Digital — Set 3
Government Schemes · बुनियादी ढांचा और डिजिटल · Questions 21–30 of 160
PM e-BUS Sewa scheme primarily targets which sector?
Correct Answer: B. Urban bus transport with electric buses
The correct answer is urban bus transport with electric buses. PM e-BUS Sewa was launched in August 2023 to augment city bus operations with electric buses. It targets deploying 10,000 electric buses in cities across India. The scheme covers operation and maintenance costs and is funded by the central government to promote green public transport.
Parvat Mala scheme focuses on development of which transport infrastructure?
Correct Answer: B. Ropeways in hilly areas
The correct answer is ropeways in hilly areas. Parvat Mala (National Ropeways Development Programme) was launched in Budget 2022-23 to provide eco-friendly connectivity in hilly areas. It aims to replace arduous road travel with modern ropeway systems. The scheme covers religious sites, tourist spots, and remote hill communities to improve last-mile connectivity.
India Stack refers to which of the following?
Correct Answer: B. A set of open APIs enabling digital infrastructure
The correct answer is a set of open APIs enabling digital infrastructure. India Stack is a set of open APIs that allows governments, businesses, and developers to utilise India's digital infrastructure. It includes Aadhaar for identity, eKYC, eSign, DigiLocker, and UPI as its main pillars. India Stack has been widely recognised as a model for digital public infrastructure globally.
BharatQR is associated with which payment method?
Correct Answer: B. Interoperable QR code for card and mobile payments
The correct answer is interoperable QR code for card and mobile payments. BharatQR is a common QR code payment acceptance solution jointly developed by NPCI, Mastercard, and Visa. It was launched in 2017 and allows merchants to accept payments from multiple networks using a single QR code. BharatQR supports RuPay, Visa, Mastercard, and AMEX transactions.
India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) was launched in which year?
Correct Answer: C. 2018
The correct answer is 2018. India Post Payments Bank was launched on September 1, 2018, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It leverages the vast postal network of over 1.55 lakh post offices across India. IPPB uses Aadhaar-enabled payment services and provides banking services to unbanked rural populations through postal workers.
Which ministry oversees the Digital India programme?
Correct Answer: B. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
The correct answer is Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). MeitY is the nodal ministry responsible for implementing the Digital India programme. The programme has nine pillars including broadband highways, universal phone connectivity, public internet access, e-governance, e-Kranti, and IT for jobs. Digital India aims to ensure government services are available digitally to every citizen.
How many pillars does the Digital India programme have?
Correct Answer: C. 9
The correct answer is 9. Digital India has nine pillars: broadband highways, universal access to mobile connectivity, public internet access programme, e-governance, e-Kranti, information for all, electronics manufacturing, IT for jobs, and early harvest programmes. These pillars together form a comprehensive digital transformation framework. Each pillar targets a specific aspect of India's digital development.
BharatNet is being implemented by which organisation?
Correct Answer: B. Bharat Broadband Network Limited (BBNL)
The correct answer is Bharat Broadband Network Limited (BBNL). BBNL was created specifically to implement the BharatNet project. The project is funded by the Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF). BharatNet Phase-1 used optical fibre, while Phase-2 also incorporated radio and satellite links to connect remote areas.
PM Gati Shakti integrates how many ministries in its digital platform?
Correct Answer: C. 16
The correct answer is 16. PM Gati Shakti initially integrated 16 ministries including Railways, Roads, Ports, Waterways, Aviation, Telecom, Power, Pipeline, and Natural Gas. The platform uses GIS mapping for holistic infrastructure planning. It helps identify gaps, reduce delays, and ensure timely project execution by providing a common visualisation platform.
National Logistics Policy targets reducing logistics cost to what percentage of GDP?
Correct Answer: B. 8%
The correct answer is 8%. Currently, India's logistics cost is estimated at 13-14% of GDP, which is higher than global averages of 8%. The National Logistics Policy aims to bring this down to single digits to improve export competitiveness. It uses the LEADS (Logistics Ease Across Different States) index to benchmark performance.