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Knowledge and incentive schemes
National Knowledge Future goals of digital India include digital currency,
Network e-passports,...
n The National Knowledge Digital currency: The Reserve Bank of India is currently
developing a phased implementation strategy for the
Network's goal is to connect launch of a central bank digital currency, the digital rupee.
all knowledge institutions to
high-speed data transmission Examining sub-methods of usage that can be implemented
networks in order to foster without causing any inconvenience. This will help India's
resource sharing and transition to a digital, or cashless, economy. Cash usage
collaborative research. 1752 will decline, transaction costs will fall, and digital, online,
link institutes have been and retail payment will become more secure and risk-free.
established as of February 20, This will also make the development of a global digital
2022. Not only that, but 522 payment system easier.
National Knowledge Network
linkages with NIC District 5G will be launched this year Intervention in animation and
Centers are spread around gaming sector
the country. In May 2021, the Department of Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Telecommunications has given has been urging people to work
Cyber security permission to test 5G technology on Animation, Visual Effects,
n India has made it to the for one year on the basis of Gaming and Comic (AVGC). A
top 10 countries in the key applications received from task force was announced in
security parameters of companies. There are plans to the current fiscal year's budget
the Global Cyber Security start 5G network gradually in 2022 to make India a global hub for
Index-2020 launched itself. game producers and gaming
by the International services.
Telecommunication
Association. The Ministry e-Passport seva
of Home Affairs has issued In the current fiscal year, the government intends to jointly issue
a toll-free number 1930 to e-passports incorporating documentation and electronic information
register the complaint of to individuals. It will include an antenna inserted in the back cover
cyber fraud on the National as well as an embedded Radio Frequency Identification (AID) chip.
Cyber Crime Reporting Portal. The data page will print important passport information, which will
The BPO Incentive also be recorded on the chip. The characteristics of the document
Scheme and chip will be developed in accordance with the International Civil
n The BPO Protsahan Yojana Aviation Organization document. The e-passport will be produced
by India Security Press in Nashik, which has begun the procurement
and North East Protsahan of 45 crore electronic chips, including the operating system. The
Yojana were launched for e-passport will be implemented in accordance with international best
BPO operations in small practises.
towns under the Digital India
programme to generate
employment opportunities 75 digital bank units will be launched.
for the youth. Under both
the schemes, 61,208 seats Digital banks will be established in 75 areas around the country to
have been allotted to eligible promote digital banking. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
institutions for setting up stated this in her budget statement for the current fiscal year. The
Reserve Bank of India has also provided instructions for establishing
operations. digital banking. Digital banking units will be treated like physical
banking locations.
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