Match the government schemes with their correct objectives and choose the correct option:
List-I (Scheme/Platform) List-II (Core Objective)
A. Dak Karmayogi 1. Multi-modal platform for infrastructure monitoring and grievance redressal
B. India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) 2. Enhanced capacity building through an e-learning portal for postal employees
C. Aadhaar-Enabled Payment System (AePS) 3. Driving financial inclusion via door-to-door banking networks
D. PRAGATI 4. Enabling secure, biometric-based cashless banking transactions
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: A
Explanation
Correct Answer: Option 1 (A-ii, B-iv, C-iii, D-i)
Explanation:
The correct matching of the schemes and their objectives is as follows:
A. Dak Karmayogi (ii): It is an e-learning portal for postal department employees, aimed at capacity building for government employees.
B. India Post Payments Bank (iv): Its main objective is to ensure financial inclusion through door-to-door banking services using the postal network.
C. Aadhaar-Enabled Payment System (iii): It allows bank customers to access their Aadhaar-linked bank accounts using Aadhaar identification, promoting Aadhaar-based cashless banking.
D. Pragati (i): 'Pragati' is a multi-modal platform used by the Prime Minister to monitor infrastructure and resolve public grievances.
Additional Facts:
Dak Karmayogi: It has been developed under the vision of 'Mission Karmayogi'.
IPPB: It was established in 2018 and is fully owned by the Government of India.
PRAGATI: Its full form is 'Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation'. It is a powerful tool to bring transparency and accountability in governance.
Possible questions for upcoming exams:
What is 'Mission Karmayogi' related to?
(Answer: Civil Services Capacity Building)
Under which ministry does IPPB operate?
(Answer: Ministry of Communications)
Who developed the Aadhaar-enabled Payment System (AePS)?
(Answer: National Payments Corporation of India - NPCI)