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UPSC 2016 · Q5 · Science & Technology › Computer & Information Technology · Save

With reference to 'LiFi', recently in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct?

  1. It uses light as the medium for high-speed data transmission.
  2. It is a wireless technology and is several times faster than 'WiFi'.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2
UPSC 2016 · Q35 · Science & Technology › Computer & Information Technology · Save

'Project Loon', sometimes seen in the news, is related to

(a) waste management technology
(b) wireless communication technology
(c) solar power production technology
(d) water conservation technology
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Answer: (b) wireless communication technology
UPSC 2016 · Q63 · Science & Technology › Computer & Information Technology · Save

'SWAYAM', an initiative of the Government of India, aims at

(a) promoting the Self Help Groups in rural areas
(b) providing financial and technical assistance to young start-up entrepreneurs
(c) promoting the education and health of adolescent girls
(d) providing affordable and quality education to the citizens for free
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Answer: (d) providing affordable and quality education to the citizens for free
UPSC 2016 · Q66 · Science & Technology › Computer & Information Technology · Save

With reference to 'Bitcoins', sometimes seen in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct?

  1. Bitcoins are tracked by the Central Banks of the countries.
  2. Anyone with a Bitcoin address can send and receive Bitcoins from anyone else with a Bitcoin address.
  3. Online payments can be sent without either side knowing the identity of the other.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (b) 2 and 3 only
UPSC 2016 · Q84 · Science & Technology › Computer & Information Technology · Save

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.

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2