E-Governance and Digital India Initiatives is part of Information and Communication Technology. Below are notes on 70 sub-topics, followed by practice MCQs from State PSC and UPSC papers.

Aadhaar

A 12-digit unique identification number issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI).

UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India)

A statutory authority established under the Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016.

UIDAI Official Website

https://uidai.gov.in.

Aadhaar Architecture

Based on demographic (name, address, DOB, gender) and biometric data (10 fingerprints, 2 iris scans, facial photograph). It uses a centralized database for de-duplication and identity management.

Utility in Service Delivery

Facilitates Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), eKYC (Know Your Customer) verification, biometric/OTP authentication for services, and provides identity for financial and social inclusion.

  • Associated Issues Include privacy concerns, data security risks, potential for exclusion of genuine beneficiaries due to technical failures, and debates around mandatory linking for essential services.

Aadhaar Mitra

UIDAI's new AI/ML-based chatbot designed for a better resident experience.

VVPAT (Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail)

A machine used in elections to print a paper slip showing the voter's choice, allowing verification before the vote is recorded.

Challenges, opportunities, and future roadmap of E-Governance and Digital India

  • NITI Aayog's Action Agenda for enhancing digital connectivity is based on:
    • Developing software for services that can be provided digitally.
    • Enhancing digital infrastructure.
    • Empowering citizens digitally.
  • e-sahathi is a portal where data holders give consent to share their data with other agencies.
  • e-sahathi has been developed by the e-Governance department with the National Informatics Centre (NIC).
  • The government is not the custodian (Data Fiduciary) of e-sahathi data with the intent to sell it to private agencies for revenue.
  • Karnataka is not the first State monetizing data in the manner suggested by the e-sahathi context (i.e., government selling data).
  • AuditOnline, which facilitates online audits across Panchayati Raj Institutions, won the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Prize 2023.
  • India's first Super Fab Lab was inaugurated at Kochi.

Aarogya Setu App

    • Launched: April 2020 by Government of India.
    • Purpose: Contact tracing and self-assessment for COVID-19 risk.
    • Key Features:
      • Risk status of user (based on location, Bluetooth contacts).
      • Nationwide COVID-19 statistics dashboard.
      • Self-assessment test based on ICMR guidelines.
      • Uses Bluetooth and GPS for contact tracing.
      • Supports multiple Indian languages (e.g., Hindi, English, Gujarati, Marathi, Bengali, Odia, Kannada, Malayalam, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Assamese), but not Sanskrit.

Launch Date

July 1, 2015.

Vision

      • Digital Infrastructure as a Core Utility to Every Citizen.
      • Governance & Services on Demand.
      • Digital Empowerment of Citizens.
    • Objectives To transform India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy.

Objectives

  • Digital India Programme (DIP)

Nine Pillars

Broadband Highways 1. Universal Access to Mobile 2. Connectivity Public Internet Access Pro3. gramme e-Governance – Reforming 4. Government through Technology e-Kranti – Electronic Delivery 5. of Services Information for All 6. Electronics Manufacturing 7. IT for Jobs 8. Early Harvest Programmes 9.

  • Related E-Governance and Digital Initiatives

National e-Governance Plan (NeGP)

Initiated in 2006.

National Informatics Centre (NIC)

Operates under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).

Vidyut PRAVAH

Union Government's mobile application providing real-time information on power availability.

BHUVAN

A Geoportal developed by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO).

National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), Hyderabad

A national agency providing fresh aerial photography.

Indian Air Force (through Survey of India)

Also provides fresh aerial photography.

Atal Innovation Mission (AIM)

Promotes a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship, including Atal Tinkering Labs (ATL).

DD Gyan Darshan 1

Launched in 1997 (an e-learning initiative).

DISE (District Information System for Education) software

First version released by NIEPA (National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration) in mid-1995.

e-Courts Project

A Mission Mode Project (MMP) under the National e-Governance Plan (NeGP).

e-Courts Objective

To digitize the Indian judiciary and provide citizen-centric services.

e-Courts Key Components

Case Information Software (CIS), National Judicial Data Grid (NJDG), e-filing, virtual courts, online case status.

NJDG

National Judicial Data Grid – a database providing information on orders, judgments, and case status from courts across India.

First District Level e-Court

Inaugurated in Gangtok, Sikkim (2017).

ADR

Alternate Dispute Redressal – methods for resolving disputes outside conventional court litigation.

e-Hospital

Generic term for digitized healthcare services; often implemented through Health Management Information System (HMIS) for online appointments, registration, and patient records.

Drishti System

A sophisticated instrument used to assess Runway Visual Range (RVR) at airports.

Drishti System Development

Developed by CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) in collaboration with India Meteorological Department (IMD) and Airports Authority of India (AAI).

National e-Governance Plan (NeGP)

Launched in 2006, with the vision "Public Services Closer Home," encompassing various Mission Mode Projects (MMPs).

NeGP Mission Mode Projects (MMPs)

Categorized into Central, State, and Integrated MMPs.

Central MMPs under NeGP (examples)

MCA21, Passport, Income Tax, e-Office, UID (Aadhaar), India Post, e-Biz.

State MMPs under NeGP (examples)

Land Records (NLRMP), Commercial Taxes, Transport, e-District, e-Panchayats, Agriculture.

Integrated MMPs under NeGP (examples)

e-Courts, Health, Education, Police.

MCA21

A Central MMP under NeGP, an e-governance initiative of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs enabling online filing of company documents.

ICT

Information and Communication Technology.

E-Governance: Definition, scope, objectives, and models (G2C, G2B, G2G, G2E)

  • E-Governance Definition: Application of Information & Communication Technology (ICT) by the government for delivering services in a convenient, efficient, and transparent manner, and to promote greater public participation in governance processes.
  • E-Governance Meaning: Electronic Governance.
  • E-Governance Objectives: Enhance efficiency, transparency, accountability; simplify government processes; improve service delivery; promote citizen participation.
  • E-Governance Pillars: People, Process, Technology, Resources.
  • E-Governance Basic Requirements for Success: ICT infrastructure, Institutional framework, ICT-literate citizenry.
  • E-Governance Target Groups (Scope): Government, Citizens, Businesses/Interest groups.
  • Gartner's Evolution Model of E-Governance Phases (Correct Sequence): Information → Interaction → Transaction → Transformation.
  • E-Governance Origination in India: 1970s.
  • National Informatics Centre (NIC): Established in 1976. Provides network backbone and e-governance support to Central and State Governments. Functions under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
  • National e-Governance Plan (NeGP): Formulated by the Department of Information Technology and the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DAR&PG) of the Government of India.
  • E-Governance Architecture Layers (NeGP): Typically include Security layer, User layer, Technology layer (Organization layer is generally not considered a technical layer).
  • Models of E-Governance Interaction:
    • G2C (Government to Citizen): Government services and information to citizens (e.g., online payment of bills, certificates, land records).
    • G2B (Government to Business): Government interactions with the business sector (e.g., e-Procurement, licenses, taxation, e-Biz).
    • G2G (Government to Government): Electronic interactions between different government entities (e.g., central to state, inter-departmental).
    • G2E (Government to Employee): Government services for its employees (e.g., HR, payroll, internal communication).
  • E-Commerce: Doing Business Electronically. Types include B2B (Business to Business), B2C (Business to Consumer), C2C (Consumer to Consumer), C2B (Consumer to Business), Intra-B (Internal Business).
  • Relationship between e-Business and e-Commerce: E-Business is a broader concept that includes e-Commerce. E-Business also encompasses internal business processes like inventory management.
  • EDI (Electronic Data Interchange): Electronic exchange of business documents in standard form.
  • E-Services: Examples include e-learning, ecommerce, and e-banking.
  • e-Biz: An integrated services project under NeGP (part of 31 Mission Mode Projects). Implemented by Infosys Technologies Limited under the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), Ministry of Commerce & Industry. It serves as a single window for businesses to approach government services.
  • itat e-dwar: An e-filing portal of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal.
  • e-Taal (Electronic Transaction Aggregation & Analysis Layer): A web portal for the dissemination of statistics on e-transactions of eGovernment projects.
  • eDrishti Software: Launched to help the Railway Minister keep track of the punctuality of trains.
  • Vikaspedia (India Development Gateway): Initiated by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology to empower the poor (rural and urban).
  • e-Nivaran Scheme: Established by the Income Tax Department.
  • e-Prastuti: A project by the National Information Centre to standardize and digitize Government Websites and public administration systems. It ensures uniformity, consistent/ accurate/updated content, and upgradation of website development skills of Government employees through training.
  • GIS (Geographic Information System): A system designed to capture, store, manipulate, analyze, manage, and present all types of geographical data.
  • e-Office Implementation Sequence: Department shares templates/documents → e-office team starts system implementation process → e-office team provides training → Department will provide ‘GO LIVE’ → Department can run e-office.
  • First e-Governance Project of Land Records in India: Bhoomi (Karnataka).
  • E-Procurement: An example of G2B (Government to Business) interaction.
  • State-specific E-Governance Projects:
    • Gyandoot: Madhya Pradesh
    • DACNET: Rajasthan
    • SARTHI: Maharashtra
    • SETU: Jammu-Kashmir
  • IRCTC Website: Belongs to the B2C (Business to Citizen/Consumer) portal type.
  • C2C Commerce Example: eBay.
  • An interaction between Citizens and Internal Operations of Business is NOT e-governance.

e-NAM (National Agriculture Market)

    • Launched: April 2016.
    • Ministry: Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (MAFW).
    • Objective: Create a unified national market for agricultural commodities.
    • Mechanism: Pan-India electronic trading portal networking existing APMC mandis.
    • Key Features: Online trading, better price discovery for farmers, reduced transaction costs, seamless movement of produce, inter-state/intra-state trading, APMC integration, one state license/fee.
    • Implementing Agency: Small Farmers Agribusiness Consortium (SFAC).

EKTA portal

    • Related to Intellectual Property Rights (IPR).

SAGAR SAMRIDDHI

    • Type: Online dredging monitoring system.
    • Objective: Accelerate 'Waste to Wealth' initiative.
    • Ministry: Union Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW).
    • Developer: National Technology Centre for Ports, Waterways and Coasts (NTCPWC), technological arm of MoPSW.
    • Capabilities: Real-time dredging progress reports, daily/monthly progress visualization, dredger performance/ downtime monitoring, easy location tracking (loading, unloading, idle time snapshots).
    • Supports: Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India visions.

GeM (Government e-Marketplace)

An online national public procurement platform.

Launch Date

August 2016.

Ministry

Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

Purpose

Facilitate procurement of common use goods and services by various Government Departments, Organizations, and Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs).

Objective

Enhance transparency, efficiency, and speed in public procurement, replacing the earlier Directorate General of Supplies and Disposals (DGS&D) system.

Nature

Functions as a comprehensive e-procurement portal.

Features

Promotes 'Make in India' by giving preference to locally manufactured goods and encourages participation of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).

Significance

A key initiative under E-Governance and Digital India for digital transformation of government processes.

Key infrastructure initiatives: BharatNet, National Knowledge Network (NKN)

  • BharatNet: Aims to provide high-speed broadband connectivity (100 Mbps) to all 2.5 lakh Gram Panchayats (GPs).
  • BharatNet: Formerly known as National Optical Fibre Network (NOFN).
  • BharatNet: Implemented by Bharat Broadband Network Limited (BBNL), a PSU under DoT, using Optical Fibre Cable (OFC).
  • National Knowledge Network (NKN): A multi-gigabit pan-India network.
  • National Knowledge Network (NKN): Connects all knowledge institutions (universities, research laboratories, medical colleges, agricultural institutions) across India.
  • National Knowledge Network (NKN): Facilitates collaborative research, high-speed data sharing, and virtual learning environments.
  • GIS: Stands for Geographic Information System, used for spatial data management and analysis.
  • SWAN (State Wide Area Network): Connects State Headquarters to District Headquarters to Block Headquarters, facilitating electronic access to state/district administration services.
  • MeghRaj (GI Cloud): Government of India's initiative to provide a cloud computing environment for government departments to efficiently deliver e-services.

SWAYAM, National Digital Library, and other e-learning platforms

  • SWAYAM: India's Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) initiative.
  • SWAYAM Full Form: Study Webs of Active-Learning for Young Aspiring Minds.
  • SWAYAM Purpose: Government of India platform to offer online courses.
  • National Digital Library of India (NDLI): Virtual repository of learning resources, offering a single-window access to digitized content.
  • E-Medha: Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) for Indian medical heritage books.
  • SMILE (e-learning at school): Social Media Interface for Learning Enhancement.
  • Gyanvani: Network of educational FM Radio channels.

Launch

2017 by PM Narendra Modi.

Developed by

Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and National e-Governance Division (NeGD).

Purpose

Single platform for accessing various government services (central, state, local bodies).

Services

Provides access to over 1200+ services including Aadhaar, DigiLocker, EPF, Passport Seva, NPS, Bharat BillPay, etc.

Objective

Promote Mobile Governance and enhance egovernance initiatives in India.

Developer

National Informatics Centre (NIC), an organization under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).

Type

Instant messaging platform, similar to WhatsApp.

Launch Date

18-08-2020.

Launched by

Rajasthan Sanskrit Education Department.

Purpose

To promote Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Sanskrit education.

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Practice MCQs: E-Governance and Digital India Initiatives

Aadhaar: Its architecture, utility in service delivery, and associated issues

  1. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has launched a new AI/ML-based chatbot for a better resident experience. What is the name of the chatbot?

    Asked in: GPSC Prelims CSP 2 2023

    1. Unique Aadhaar
    2. My Aadhaar
    3. Aadhaar Mitra
    4. Aadhaar Chatbot
    Show answer

    Answer: C. Aadhaar Mitra

    The chatbot is designed to enhance the resident experience by providing instant query resolution regarding Aadhaar-related services.

  2. UIDAI is a statutory authority established to issue 'Aadhar'. UIDAI stands for -

    Asked in: ADDITIONAL PRIVATE SECRETARY EXAM 2023

    1. Bharat Udai Yojana
    2. Unique Identification Authority of India
    3. Unique Identification Data Authority of India
    4. Unique Integrated Development Authority of India
    Show answer

    Answer: B. Unique Identification Authority of India

    This question tests knowledge of acronyms for important government authorities in India.

  3. In the context of elections in India, which one of the following is the correct full form of VVPAT?

    Asked in: Question Paper GA II LawAssistt 3 2024 1607 2025

    1. Voter Verifiable Poll Audit Trail
    2. Voter Verifying Paper Audit Trail
    3. Voter Verifiable Paper Audit
    4. Voter Verifiable Paper Account Trail
    Show answer

    Answer: A. Voter Verifiable Poll Audit Trail

    The question is about the full form of VVPAT, a term associated with electronic voting machines (EVMs) used in Indian elections. This tests general awareness of electoral technology.

  4. Which of the following can be used to reach to the website of unique identification authority of India ?

    Asked in: Assistant Professor Exam 2022

    1. https://uidai.gov.in
    2. https://uiai.gov.in
    3. https://uiaoi.gov.in
    4. https://udia.gov.in
    Show answer

    Answer: A. https://uidai.gov.in

    The correct website for the Unique Identification Authority of India is https://uidai.gov.in.

Challenges, opportunities, and future roadmap of E-Governance and Digital India

  1. NITI Aayog's Action Agenda for enhancing digital connectivity is based on : (I) Developing software for services that can be provided digitally (II) Enhancing digital infra-structure (III) Empowering citizens digitally Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

    Asked in: HPPSC HPAS Prelims 2018

    1. I and II only
    2. I and III only
    3. II and III only
    4. I, II and III only
    Show answer

    Answer: D. I, II and III only

    NITI Aayog's vision for Digital India focuses on creating a digitally empowered society and a knowledge economy by strengthening digital infrastructure, enabling digital services, and fostering digital empowerment of citizens.

  2. How many of the following statements are incorrect about e-sahathi? (a) It is a portal wherein the data holder gives consent to share his/her data with other agencies. (b) It has been developed by e-Governance department with National Informatics Centre (NIC). (c) Government will be custodian of the data, i.e. Data Fiduciary and can sell this data to private agencies and earn revenue on the same. (d) Karnataka will be the first State in the country which is monetizing the data.

    Asked in: KPSC KAS Prelims 2024

    1. Only one statement is wrong
    2. Only two statements are wrong
    3. All of the above statements are wrong
    4. None of the above statements are wrong
    Show answer

    Answer: B. Only two statements are wrong

    Statement (a) is correct; e-sahathi is a consent- based data sharing platform where individuals (data holders) can provide consent for their data to be shared securely with other agencies for specific purposes, adhering to data governance principles. Statement (b) is correct; such government digital platforms are typically developed by state e-Governance departments in collaboration with technical partners like the National Informatics Centre (NIC). Statement (c) is incorrect; while the government acts as a Data Fiduciary (or custodian) for data collected for public purposes, the e-sahathi framework is based on citizen consent for data sharing, not government selling personal data to private agencies for revenue. This contradicts privacy principles. Statement (d) is incorrect; monetization of citizen's data by selling it is not the purpose of e- sahathi or similar consent frameworks. Therefore, statements (c) and (d) are incorrect. The question asks how many statements are incorrect; two statements are incorrect.

  3. Which of the following won the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Prize 2023 ?

    Asked in: TSPSC Group 1 Prelims 2023

    1. AuditOnline – which facilitates online audits across Panchayati Raj Institutions
    2. IndiaAudit – which facilitates online audits across GST departments
    3. IndiaOnline – which facilitates online grievance redressal mechanism
    4. India Investment – which facilitates online investment for startups
    Show answer

    Answer: A. AuditOnline – which facilitates online audits across Panchayati Raj Institutions

    - The question asks about the winner of the WSIS Prize in 2023 from the given options. - The options relate to various Indian e-governance or online initiatives. - Knowledge of specific international awards won by Indian government initiatives is required.

  4. India's first Super Fab Lab was inaugurated at

    Asked in: tjs 2020

    1. Vadodara
    2. Mangalore
    3. Visakhapatnam
    4. Kochi
    Show answer

    Answer: D. Kochi

    This question pertains to the inauguration of technological infrastructure in India, specifically highlighting a "first" of its kind.

Cyber Security, Privacy, and Data Protection in E-Governance

  1. Which one of the following is not the feature of Aarogya Setu, launched (April 2020) by Government of India?

    Asked in: APPSCCE 2020 Prelims 2020

    1. Risk status of user
    2. Nationwide Covid-19 statistics
    3. Self-assessment test based on ICMR guidelines
    4. Support for the Sanskrit language
    Show answer

    Answer: D. Support for the Sanskrit language

    Knowledge of government initiatives and the functionalities of widely used applications is important, especially during public health crises.

Digital India Programme: Vision, nine pillars, and objectives

  1. The Union Government's mobile application Vidyut PRAVAH aims at _____.

    Asked in: GPSC Prelims CSP 2 2019

    1. Providing information about power availabil‐ ity in India on real time basis.
    2. Learning about the current and applicable GST rates for themselves.
    3. Providing over 100 services such as payment of utility bills, filing of income tax returns
    4. Providing an avenue for channelizing the ideas, comments and creative suggestions by con‐ necting people with Central ministries and related government organizations.
    Show answer

    Answer: A. Providing information about power availabil‐ ity in India on real time basis.

    - Vidyut PRAVAH focuses specifically on the power sector. - It provides real-time data access to the public.

  2. The compendium of Mission Mode Projects under National e-Governance Plan (NeGP) is known as :

    Asked in: mppsc 2025 2025

    1. E-Pramaan
    2. DigiLocker
    3. Saaransh
    4. MeitY
    Show answer

    Answer: C. Saaransh

    Saaransh serves as a consolidated report and overview of various e-governance initiatives undertaken by the government.

  3. Consider the following statements : (i) National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), ISRO, Bengaluru, conducted the User Interaction Meet 2025 (UIM 2025) in association with New Space India Limited (NSIL) on 26th March, 2025 at NRSC. (ii) Core theme of the meet was 'Implementation of Indian Space Policy - Status & Way Forward'. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    Asked in: Exam 2024 Group b 2024

    1. (i) only
    2. (ii) only
    3. Both (i) and (ii)
    4. Neither (i) nor (ii)
    Show answer

    Answer: D. Neither (i) nor (ii)

    Lecturer and Coach (School Edu. Dept.) Comp. Statement (i) is incorrect because NRSC is located in Hyderabad, not Bengaluru, and the association was with the Department of Space, not NSIL. Statement (ii) is incorrect as the theme of UIM 2025 was 'Future of Earth Observation Data Applications', not 'Implementation of Indian Space Policy'.

  4. The first version (dbase) of the software, named as DISE was released by which agency in middle of 1995 ?

    Asked in: School Lecturer (Sanskrit Edu.) 2020

    1. NCERT
    2. NCTE
    3. AICTE
    4. NIEPA
    Show answer

    Answer: A. NCERT

    Agency responsible for the first version of DISE software.

  5. In which year National e-Governance Plan (NeGP) was initiated ?

    Asked in: School Lecturer (Sanskrit Edu.) 2020

    1. 2001
    2. 2003
    3. 2005
    4. 2006
    Show answer

    Answer: C. 2005

    Initiation year of the National e-Governance Plan (NeGP).

  6. In which year DD Gyan Darshan 1 was launched ?

    Asked in: School Lecturer (Sanskrit Edu.) 2020

    1. 1997
    2. 1996
    3. 1998
    4. 1994
    Show answer

    Answer: B. 1996

    DD Gyan Darshan was a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Human Resource Development (now Ministry of Education) and Prasar Bharati to leverage television for educational delivery.

  7. What is 'BHUVAN' ? (a) An Indian missile (b) A ship of Indian Navy (c) A Geoportal of Indian Space Research Organization (d) A fighter plane of Indian Air Force

    Asked in: Assistant Engineer (AE) Exam 2012

    1. An Indian missile
    2. A ship of Indian Navy
    3. A Geoportal of Indian Space Research Organ‐ ization
    4. A fighter plane of Indian Air Force
    Show answer

    Answer: C. A Geoportal of Indian Space Research Organ‐ ization

    BHUVAN is an important initiative by ISRO in the field of earth observation and geospatial technology.

  8. National Government Agencies, which provide fresh aerial photography official are

    Asked in: Assistant Town Planner (Pre.) Exam 2023

    1. Indian Air Force (Through Survey of India)
    2. Air Survey Company, New Delhi
    3. National Remote Sensing Centre, Hyderabad
    4. (a) and (c) only
    Show answer

    Answer: C. National Remote Sensing Centre, Hyderabad

    The National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) is the primary government agency responsible for aerial and satellite imagery services in India.

e-Courts, e-Hospital, and other domain-specific e-services

  1. Find the incorrect pairs in the following: (1) ICT - Information and Communication Technology (2) NJDG - National Judicial Data Governance (3) CIS - Case Information Software (4) ADR - Alternate Dispute Redressal

    Asked in: TNPSC CS Prelims 2024

    1. (1) and (3) only
    2. (2) and (3) only
    3. (2) and (4) only
    4. (4) and (1) only
    Show answer

    Answer: C. (2) and (4) only

    - (1) ICT - Information and Communication Technology: This is the correct and standard expansion for ICT. This pair is correct. - (2) NJDG - National Judicial Data Governance: This is incorrect. NJDG stands for National Judicial Data GRID. This pair is incorrect. - (3) CIS - Case Information Software: This is the correct term for the software used in courts as part of the eCourts project. This pair is correct. - (4) ADR - Alternate Dispute Redressal: This is incorrect. ADR stands for Alternative Dispute Resolution. While 'Redressal' conveys a similar meaning, 'Resolution' is the standard and correct term in this context. This pair is incorrect. - The incorrect pairs among the given list are (2) and (4).

  2. The first district level 'e-court' in India was inaugurated in

    Asked in: Assistant Accountant 2012

    1. Kerala
    2. Karnataka
    3. Delhi
    4. Sikkim
    Show answer

    Answer: A. Kerala

    The initiative aimed to digitize court processes at the district level, making legal proceedings more accessible and efficient.

  3. Consider the following statements about Drishti System: 1. It is a sophisticated instrument to assess the runway visual range. 2. This system is developed by Airports Authority of India. Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?

    Asked in: GS JE PHE 29 2023 2407 2024

    1. 1 only
    2. 2 only
    3. Both 1 and 2
    4. Neither 1 nor 2
    Show answer

    Answer: A. 1 only

    The Drishti System assesses runway visual range, but it was developed by the Indian Meteorological Department, not the Airports Authority of India.

  4. Which one of the following is a central mission mode project under National e-Governance Plan (NeGP)? A. e-Panchayats B. Land Records (NLRMP) C. MCA 21 D. Employment Office

    Asked in: Assistant Director (Horticulture) Exam 2023

    1. e-Panchayats
    2. Land Records (NLRMP)
    3. MCA 21
    4. Employment Office
    Show answer

    Answer: A. e-Panchayats

    The e-Panchayat initiative aims to modernize the functioning of Panchayati Raj Institutions in India by leveraging information and communication technology (ICT) for transparent and efficient governance at the grassroots level.

E-Governance: Definition, scope, objectives, and models (G2C, G2B, G2G, G2E)

  1. eBiz is one of the integrated services projects and part of the 31 Mission Mode Projects (MMPs) under the National e-Governance Plan of the Government of India. eBiz is being implemented under the guidance and aegis of the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, Ministry of Commerce and Industry by

    Asked in: UPSC CDS 1 2018

    1. Tata Consultancy Services
    2. Infosys Technologies Limited
    3. Wipro
    4. HCL Technologies
    Show answer

    Answer: B. Infosys Technologies Limited

    - eBiz is a G2B (Government-to-Business) portal. - It falls under the National e-Governance Plan. - It is implemented by the DPIIT. - The private partner for implementation is Infosys Technologies Limited.

  2. What is itat e-dwar ?

    Asked in: UPSC CDS 2 2021

    1. An Urdu magazine published from Lucknow
    2. An e-filing portal of Income Tax Appellate Tribunal
    3. A religious monument
    4. Name of a UNESCO world heritage site
    Show answer

    Answer: B. An e-filing portal of Income Tax Appellate Tribunal

    The platform facilitates the electronic filing of appeals, applications, and documents before the ITAT.

  3. G2C in e-governance means :

    Asked in: CGPSC Prelims Exam 2022

    1. Government to consumer
    2. Government to citizen
    3. Government to customer
    4. Government to corporate
    Show answer

    Answer: B. Government to citizen

    In the context of e-governance, acronyms like G2C, G2B, G2E, and G2G are used to categorize the interactions facilitated by electronic means between different stakeholders.

  4. What is e-Taal?

    Asked in: GPSC Prelims CSP 2 2022

    1. A web portal for dissemination of bank trans‐ action statistics of Panchayat level e-Governance Projects.
    2. A mobile app for dissemination of information on fund allocation for National and State level e- Governance Projects.
    3. [Missing]
    4. None of the above
    Show answer

    Answer: D. None of the above

    e-Taal stands for "electronic Transactions Aggregation & Analysis Layer". It is a web portal (dashboard) that provides a real-time picture of the number of electronic transactions being carried out by various e-Governance projects across India. It aggregates data from different government services and presents it in a consolidated view.

  5. 'eDrishti' software is launched to facilitate :

    Asked in: HPPSC HPAS Prelims 2018

    1. Prime Minister to monitor implementation of policies
    2. To help railway minister to keep track of punctuality of trains
    3. To help Home Minister to watch law and order problems
    4. To help soldiers on border for night vision
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    Answer: B. To help railway minister to keep track of punctuality of trains

    'eDrishti' is a digital monitoring dashboard developed for the Indian Railways. It provides real- time information on train punctuality, status of freight and passenger trains, earnings, freight loading, project implementation, catering, and other operational aspects, allowing the Railway Minister and senior officials to monitor performance effectively.

  6. For what facility was the 'E-drishti' software launched?

    Asked in: HPPSC HPAS Prelims 2018

    1. For keeping an eye on the implementation of Prime Minister's schemes
    2. For checking the punctuality of trains by the Railway Minister
    3. For monitoring law and order by the Home Minister
    4. For night vision for soldiers on the border
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    Answer: B. For checking the punctuality of trains by the Railway Minister

    'eDrishti' is a dashboard launched by the Ministry of Railways in India. Its primary function is to provide real-time monitoring of various operational aspects of the railways, including the punctuality of trains, freight and passenger performance, and project status. This allows the Railway Minister and other officials to oversee operations efficiently.

  7. Which Union Ministry has initiated the 'Vikaspedia' (India Development Gateway) to empower the poor (rural and urban)?

    Asked in: UPSC SO Steno 2018

    1. Ministry of Electronics and Information Tech‐ nology
    2. Ministry of Home Affairs
    3. Ministry of External Affairs
    4. Ministry of Education
    Show answer

    Answer: A. Ministry of Electronics and Information Tech‐ nology

    Vikaspedia (India Development Gateway) is an online information portal initiated by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India. It aims to provide information and services for the empowerment of rural and urban poor, focusing on areas like agriculture, health, education, social welfare, energy, and e-governance.

  8. ‘e-Biz’ refer to

    Asked in: UPPCS Prelims 2016

    1. electronic commerce
    2. single window financial transactions
    3. single window for business inquiries
    4. single window for approach to government services
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    Answer: D. single window for approach to government services

    'e-Biz' is a mission mode project under the National e-Governance Plan (NeGP) of the Government of India. It is designed as a single window portal that provides integrated services to businesses for ease of doing business, allowing them to interact with various government agencies for clearances, licenses, filings, etc.

e-NAM (National Agriculture Market) and other sector-specific e-governance initiatives

  1. ‘EKTA portal’ is related to which of the following?

    Asked in: GK CDPO 33 2023 2709 2024

    1. Agricultural Education portal
    2. Intellectual Property Rights Education portal
    3. Trade Policies portal
    4. None of the above
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    Answer: D. None of the above

    This question tests knowledge about specific government portals and their functions. It requires awareness of digital initiatives in India.

  2. 'SAGAR SAMRIDDHI' is an online dredging monitoring system in order to accelerate 'Waste to Wealth' initiative of the Union Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW). The system has been developed by National Technology Centre for Ports, Waterways and Coasts (NTCPWC), the technological arm of MoPSW. This system strengthens the Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India vision of Hon'ble PM Modi. The 'SAGAR SAMRIDDHI' system facilitates I. real time dredging progress report II. daily and monthly progress visualization III. dredger performance and downtime monitoring IV. easy location track data with snapshot of loading, uploading and idle time Examine the statements given above and select the correct option with reference to the capabilities of 'SAGAR SAMRIDDHI'.

    Asked in: Urban Tech GS Gen Eng 16 2023

    1. I only
    2. II and III only
    3. II and IV only
    4. All of the above
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    Answer: D. All of the above

    The question asks to identify the correct capabilities of the 'SAGAR SAMRIDDHI' system based on the provided description. All listed features align with the function of an online dredging monitoring system.

Government e-Marketplace (GeM) for public procurement

  1. Which of the following is not an E- Procurement portal ?

    Asked in: MPPSC CS Prelims 2023

    1. MP Tenders
    2. GeM
    3. MP Online
    4. MP LUN
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    Answer: C. MP Online

    E-Procurement portals facilitate online tendering, bidding, and purchasing processes for goods and services, primarily used by government departments and public sector units to enhance transparency and efficiency in procurement.

  2. Which company has been appointed as Managed Service Provider under GSTN (Network)?

    Asked in: ACF And Forest Range Officer Gr I Comp. Exam 2018

    1. (1) Infosys
    2. (2) T.C.S.
    3. (3) WIPRO
    4. (4) ORACLE
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    Answer: A. (1) Infosys

    Infosys has been the Managed Service Provider for the GSTN.

Key infrastructure initiatives: BharatNet, National Knowledge Network (NKN)

  1. What does GIS stand for in the context of the National GIS Mission ? - Question not attempted

    Asked in: Asst. Engineer Comb. Comp. Exam (Pre) 2024

    1. Geographical Integrated System
    2. Geospatial Information System
    3. Geographic Information System
    4. Global Infrastructure Support
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    Answer: C. Geographic Information System

    In the context of the National GIS Mission and similar initiatives, GIS is a system designed to capture, store, manipulate, manage, analyze, and present all types of geographically referenced data. It combines hardware, software, and data for geographically related information.

  2. To facilitate electronic access of the State & District administration services to the citizens, the following is used :

    Asked in: Government Polytechnic Exam 2012

    1. PAN
    2. LAN
    3. SWAN
    4. G.I.S.
    Show answer

    Answer: C. SWAN

    SWAN (State Wide Area Network) is a government initiative to create a network for electronic delivery of services to citizens at the state and district levels.

  3. Name of the initiative by the Indian Government to fulfil the government needs of cloud computing is

    Asked in: Assistant District Public Prosecution Officer Examination 2021

    1. MeghRaj
    2. Erawat
    3. Badal
    4. Meghdoot
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    Answer: A. MeghRaj

    MeghRaj is the Indian government's national cloud initiative.

SWAYAM, National Digital Library, and other e-learning platforms

  1. E-Medha portal is related to what?

    Asked in: HPPSC HPAS Prelims 2020

    1. Related to Ayurveda terminologies to record clinical study
    2. Deals with R&D in Ayurveda
    3. Online public access catalogue for Indian medical heritage books
    4. Provides digitized information on rare manu‐ scripts
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    Answer: C. Online public access catalogue for Indian medical heritage books

    - E-Medha is an initiative under the Ministry of AYUSH. - It serves as a digital library and catalogue for traditional Indian medical literature. - It provides access to digitized versions of historical texts, including manuscripts.

  2. The Indian MOOC (Massive Open Online Courses) initiative is known as ________.

    Asked in: KPSC KAS Prelims 2017

    1. BHOOMI
    2. KIOSK
    3. SPARK
    4. SWAYAM
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    Answer: D. SWAYAM

    SWAYAM offers courses from school level (9th to 12th) to postgraduate level, covering various disciplines.

  3. Which one of the following is the full form of SWAYAM, a platform launched by the Government of India to offer online courses ?

    Asked in: UPSC CISF AC EXE 2018

    1. Study Webs of Active-Learning for Young Aspiring Minds
    2. Secure Webs of Activity-Learning for Young Aspiring Minds
    3. Structured Webs of Active-Learning for Young Aspiring Minds
    4. Study Webs of Activity-Learning for Young Aspiring Minds
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    Answer: A. Study Webs of Active-Learning for Young Aspiring Minds

    - SWAYAM is an online platform launched by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. - It provides access to a wide range of courses from high school level up to post-graduation. - The platform aims to bridge the digital divide for students who have been hitherto untouched by the digital revolution and have not been able to join the mainstream of the knowledge economy.

  4. The project SMILE for e - learning at school stands for –

    Asked in: Head Master Praveshika School (Sanskrit Edu.) 2021

    1. (1) Social Media Interface for Learning En‐ hancement
    2. (2) Social Media Interaction for Learning En‐ hancement
    3. (3) Social Media Interface for Learning En‐ gagement
    4. (4) Social Media Interaction for Learning En‐ gagement
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    Answer: A. (1) Social Media Interface for Learning En‐ hancement

    This question requires knowledge of the full form of a specific educational initiative or project.

  5. 'Gyanvani' is

    Asked in: School Lecturer (Sanskrit Edu.) 2018

    1. Satellite based TV channel
    2. Network of FM Radio channel
    3. Network of Personal TV channel
    4. Entertainment Channel Network
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    Answer: B. Network of FM Radio channel

    Gyanvani is an educational broadcasting initiative using FM radio technology.

  6. The full form of the SWAYAM is

    Asked in: GS 32 2023 IS DEEO 1505 2024

    1. School Website of Active Lesson for Young Aspiring Minds
    2. Study Webs of Active-Learning for Young Aspiring Minds
    3. Students Website of Active Learning for Young Aspiring Minds
    4. Self-study Website of Approachable Learning for Young Aspiring Minds
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    Answer: B. Study Webs of Active-Learning for Young Aspiring Minds

    SWAYAM stands for "Study Webs of Active-Learning for Young Aspiring Minds". It is an Indian government initiative to provide online education courses. The platform aims to provide access, equity, and quality in education.

UMANG (Unified Mobile Application for New-age Governance)

  1. ______ has launched an app called Sandes.

    Asked in: GPSC Prelims CSP 2 2021

    1. Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
    2. Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar
    3. Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
    4. None of the above
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    Answer: D. None of the above

    This instant messaging platform is similar to WhatsApp. The Sandes app, an instant messaging platform similar to WhatsApp, was developed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC), which is under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, not by any Indian Institute of Technology (IIT).

UMANG (Unified Mobile Application for New-age Governance)

  1. ______ has launched an app called Sandes.

    Asked in: GPSC Prelims CSP 2 2021

    1. Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
    2. Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar
    3. Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
    4. None of the above
    Show answer

    Answer: D. None of the above

    This instant messaging platform is similar to WhatsApp. The Sandes app, an instant messaging platform similar to WhatsApp, was developed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC), which is under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, not by any Indian Institute of Technology (IIT).