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171. Consider the following statements : The Government is promoting the ‘K

Consider the following statements :
The Government is promoting the ‘Kisan Drone’ for

Spraying weedicides.
Digitisation of land records.
Crop assessment.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

[amp_mcq option1=”1 and 2″ option2=”2 and 3″ option3=”1 only” option4=”3 only” correct=”option1″]

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UPSC CDS-2 – 2022

Based on the available options and the likely intended pairing of uses, the correct answer is B. While all three statements (spraying weedicides, digitisation of land records, and crop assessment) are indeed correct applications for which the Government is promoting ‘Kisan Drones’, the options provided only allow for selection of combinations of two or single statements. Option B groups ‘Digitisation of land records’ and ‘Crop assessment’, which represent data acquisition and monitoring functions of drones.

– Statement 1: Drones are promoted for precision spraying of insecticides, pesticides, weedicides, and nutrients in agricultural fields.
– Statement 2: Drones are used for surveying and mapping agricultural land, facilitating the digitisation of land records.
– Statement 3: Drones are employed for monitoring crop health, assessing damage, and estimating yields, which falls under crop assessment.
– All three statements describe valid applications of ‘Kisan Drones’. However, the provided options do not include the combination ‘1, 2 and 3’. Option B combining statements 2 and 3 (land records digitization and crop assessment) represents a plausible grouping of data-centric applications of drones in agriculture.

The promotion of Kisan Drones is a key part of the government’s strategy to modernize Indian agriculture, improve efficiency, and leverage technology for better farm management and governance. The applications extend beyond these three points but these are among the prominently mentioned ones.

172. Consider the following statements regarding e-RUPI prepaid digital vou

Consider the following statements regarding e-RUPI prepaid digital vouchers:

1. The maximum amount of e-RUPI is rupees one lakh.
2. Beneficiaries can receive e-RUPI without having a bank account.
3. To receive e-RUPI on mobile phones, beneficiaries need a smart phone with Internet connection.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

[amp_mcq option1=”1 and 2″ option2=”3 only” option3=”1 and 3″ option4=”2 only” correct=”option1″]

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UPSC CDS-2 – 2022

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Statement 1: A single e-RUPI voucher can have a maximum value of ₹1 lakh. This is correct.
Statement 2: e-RUPI is designed to be accessible to beneficiaries even if they do not have a bank account. It can be delivered via SMS or QR code. This is correct.
Statement 3: Beneficiaries can receive e-RUPI via SMS even on basic mobile phones without internet connection. While a smartphone with internet is needed to scan a QR code, receiving via SMS doesn’t require these. Thus, the statement that a smartphone with internet is *needed* to receive on mobile phones is incorrect.
Therefore, statements 1 and 2 are correct.

– e-RUPI is a prepaid digital voucher developed by NPCI.
– It is a person-specific, purpose-specific payment solution.
– It works on basic phones (via SMS string) and smartphones (via QR code).

e-RUPI is a leak-proof mechanism for welfare service delivery, connecting sponsors of services with beneficiaries and service providers digitally. It ensures that payment is made only upon completion of the transaction.

173. What is itat e-dwar ?

What is itat e-dwar ?

[amp_mcq option1=”An Urdu magazine published from Lucknow” option2=”An e-filing portal of Income Tax Appellate Tribunal” option3=”A religious monument” option4=”Name of a UNESCO world heritage site” correct=”option2″]

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UPSC CDS-2 – 2021

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The correct answer is B. Itat e-dwar is the official e-filing portal of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT).

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

The portal was launched to streamline the process of filing documents and communications with the ITAT, aiming to improve efficiency and transparency in the tax litigation process. It is part of the government’s initiative towards digitization of judicial and quasi-judicial processes.

174. Recently, islands of Andaman and Nicobar were connected with mainland

Recently, islands of Andaman and Nicobar were connected with mainland by Submarine Optical Fibre Cable. Which one of the following islands was not connected initially?

[amp_mcq option1=”Shaheed Island” option2=”Swaraj Island” option3=”Little Andaman” option4=”Port Blair” correct=”option3″]

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UPSC CDS-2 – 2020

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The Submarine Optical Fibre Cable project connected Chennai to Port Blair and then branched out to several other islands in Andaman and Nicobar. While Port Blair was the primary landing point for the cable from the mainland, the question asks which *island* was *not* connected initially. Based on common lists of islands receiving branches from the Port Blair hub upon inauguration (like Swaraj Dweep, Shaheed Dweep, and Little Andaman which are among the options), Port Blair itself serves a different role as the main hub from the mainland. Although technically connected, it is distinct from the other islands that received branch connectivity from Port Blair. Given the likely intent of the question, Port Blair is the most plausible answer as being different in its mode of initial connection within the archipelago network compared to the other islands listed, which received spurs from the Port Blair hub.

The project involved a main cable from Chennai to Port Blair, with branches extending from Port Blair to other islands.

The project, inaugurated in August 2020, aimed to provide high-speed internet connectivity to the islands. The initial list of islands connected included Port Blair, Swaraj Dweep (Havelock), Shaheed Dweep (Neil), Long Island, Rangat, Little Andaman, Car Nicobar, Kamorta, Great Nicobar, and Campbell Bay, although some sources list slightly different initial sets. However, Shaheed, Swaraj, and Little Andaman are consistently listed among the islands receiving branch connections from Port Blair.

175. The Central Water Commission has recently entered into a collaborative

The Central Water Commission has recently entered into a collaborative agreement with which one of the following entities for flood forecasting?

[amp_mcq option1=”Skymet” option2=”Google” option3=”MetService” option4=”AccuWeather” correct=”option2″]

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UPSC CDS-2 – 2018

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The Central Water Commission (CWC) entered into a collaborative agreement with Google for flood forecasting.

This partnership was announced in 2018 and aimed to use Google’s expertise in AI, machine learning, and mapping to improve flood prediction accuracy and disseminate information to the public effectively.

The collaboration involves leveraging CWC’s historical data and hydrological models with Google’s technology to generate more precise and localized flood forecasts. This initiative is part of broader efforts to enhance disaster preparedness and mitigation in India.

176. Qubit refers to a two-valued quantity used in

Qubit refers to a two-valued quantity used in

[amp_mcq option1=”classical computers” option2=”classical cryptography” option3=”quantum computers” option4=”lasers” correct=”option3″]

This question was previously asked in

UPSC CDS-1 – 2024

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Qubit refers to a two-valued quantity used in quantum computers.

A qubit, or quantum bit, is the basic unit of information in quantum computing. Unlike a classical bit, which can only be 0 or 1, a qubit can be 0, 1, or a superposition of both 0 and 1 simultaneously.

The ability of qubits to exist in superposition and become entangled is what gives quantum computers their potential power to solve certain problems much faster than classical computers. Classical computers use classical bits (either 0 or 1). Classical cryptography relies on mathematical algorithms solvable by classical computers, though potentially requiring immense computational power. Lasers are devices that emit coherent light; while based on quantum mechanics, the term “qubit” is specific to quantum information processing.

177. eBiz is one of the integrated services projects and part of the 31 Mis

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

[amp_mcq option1=”Tata Consultancy Services” option2=”Infosys Technologies Limited” option3=”Wipro” option4=”HCL Technologies” correct=”option2″]

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UPSC CDS-1 – 2018

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eBiz is a Mission Mode Project under the National e-Governance Plan of the Government of India, aimed at providing integrated services for businesses. It is being implemented under the guidance of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT, formerly DIPP), Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The project implementation was assigned through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, and M/s. Infosys Technologies Limited was selected as the concessionaire for implementing and operating the eBiz portal.

– 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.

eBiz aims to create a business-friendly environment in India by simplifying regulatory processes and procedures, providing single-window access for obtaining licenses, permits, and approvals required for starting and operating a business. It integrates various services from central and state government departments.

178. Which one of the following is an optical storage device ?

Which one of the following is an optical storage device ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Floppy disk” option2=”Hard disk” option3=”CD-ROM” option4=”Magnetic tape” correct=”option3″]

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UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2018

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CD-ROM (Compact Disc Read-Only Memory) is an optical storage device.

– Optical storage devices use lasers to read and write data on a storage medium (like a disc).
– Floppy disks and hard disks are magnetic storage devices, using magnetic properties to store data on a surface.
– Magnetic tape is also a magnetic storage medium, typically used for backup and archiving.

Examples of optical storage devices include CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, and Blu-ray. These discs store data as microscopic pits and lands that are read by a laser.