Infrastructure & Digital — Set 7
Government Schemes · बुनियादी ढांचा और डिजिटल · Questions 61–70 of 160
CSC centres at village level are managed by:
Correct Answer: B. Village Level Entrepreneurs (VLEs)
The correct answer is Village Level Entrepreneurs (VLEs). VLEs are private entrepreneurs who operate CSCs on a business model basis, earning commission from services rendered. They receive training and certification to deliver government services. VLEs act as last-mile agents for digital service delivery, serving multiple villages in their panchayat area.
e-NAM portal is managed by which organisation?
Correct Answer: B. Small Farmers Agribusiness Consortium (SFAC)
The correct answer is Small Farmers Agribusiness Consortium (SFAC). SFAC, under the Ministry of Agriculture, is the implementing agency for the e-NAM portal. The platform was developed by SFAC and is maintained with support from National Informatics Centre. States are responsible for integrating their mandis with e-NAM and providing last-mile connectivity to farmers.
What does the 'e-Kranti' pillar of Digital India focus on?
Correct Answer: B. Electronic delivery of services
The correct answer is electronic delivery of services. e-Kranti (National e-Governance Plan 2.0) is one of the nine pillars of Digital India and focuses on transforming e-governance services. It aims to make all government services available to citizens electronically. It covers sectors like education, health, agriculture, judicial, financial services, and security.
Aadhaar-based eKYC reduces document verification time from days to:
Correct Answer: C. Seconds
The correct answer is seconds. Aadhaar-based eKYC enables instant identity and address verification in seconds with just biometric authentication. This has transformed customer onboarding for banking, insurance, telecom, and financial services. eKYC has eliminated the need for physical documents and manual verification, significantly reducing costs for service providers.
UPI transactions crossed 1 billion per month milestone for the first time in which year?
Correct Answer: B. 2019
The correct answer is 2019. UPI transactions crossed the 1 billion monthly milestone in October 2019, a major landmark for digital payments in India. By 2023, UPI transactions exceeded 10 billion per month, making it the largest real-time payment system in the world. UPI has been a key driver of financial inclusion and digital economy growth in India.
ABDM (Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission) was launched nationally in which month and year?
Correct Answer: C. September 2021
The correct answer is September 2021. ABDM was launched nationally on September 27, 2021, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It was initially piloted in 6 Union Territories in August 2020. The mission aims to develop digital health infrastructure across India and integrate health data securely for better healthcare delivery.
National Broadband Mission targets internet speed of at least how many Mbps for all citizens?
Correct Answer: C. 10 Mbps
The correct answer is 10 Mbps. National Broadband Mission aims to provide broadband access at a minimum speed of 10 Mbps to all citizens by 2022. It also targets a significant increase in internet connections, tower density, and optical fibre rollout. The mission is critical for supporting digital services in education, health, and e-governance.
PM-WANI framework has how many tiers in its ecosystem?
Correct Answer: B. Three
The correct answer is three. PM-WANI has a three-tier ecosystem: Public Data Offices (PDOs) that set up Wi-Fi hotspots, PDO Aggregators that provide backend connectivity and management, and App Providers that create user-facing applications for discovery and login. This framework enables any small business to become an internet service provider without a licence.
Which organisation is executing the Dedicated Freight Corridor project?
Correct Answer: B. Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India (DFCCIL)
The correct answer is Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India (DFCCIL). DFCCIL was incorporated in 2006 as a special purpose vehicle to implement the DFC project. The project is funded through a combination of World Bank and JICA loans along with government equity. DFCCIL constructs and maintains the infrastructure while Indian Railways operates the trains.
National Rail Plan 2030 targets achieving zero carbon emission by which year?
Correct Answer: B. 2030
The correct answer is 2030. National Rail Plan 2030 sets an ambitious target of achieving net zero carbon emission by 2030. Indian Railways aims to become the world's first large railway network to achieve this goal. The plan includes 100% electrification of rail network, use of renewable energy, and modernisation of rolling stock.