UPSC Prelims 2016·GS1·polity-and-governance·governance

Regarding 'DigiLocker', sometimes seen in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a digital locker system offered by the Government under Digital India Programme. 2. It allows you to access your e-documents irrespective of your physical location. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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  1. A1 only
  2. B2 only
  3. CBoth 1 and 2Correct
  4. DNeither 1 nor 2

Explanation

Let's examine the statements regarding 'DigiLocker': 1. It is a digital locker system offered by the Government under Digital India Programme. This statement is correct. DigiLocker is indeed a key initiative under the Government of India's Digital India programme, designed to provide a secure cloud-based platform for the issuance and verification of documents and certificates digitally. 2. It allows you to access your e-documents irrespective of your physical location. This statement is correct. DigiLocker enables users to store their e-documents and access them anytime, anywhere using a web portal or mobile application, thus eliminating the need for physical copies and location dependency. Both statements accurately describe the features and purpose of DigiLocker.
polity-and-governance: Regarding 'DigiLocker', sometimes seen in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a digital

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