UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 50
Consider the following :
- Aarogya Setu
- CoWIN
- DigiLocker
- DIKSHA
Which of the above are built on top of open-source digital platforms ?
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Correct answer: D
Correct Option: D (1, 2, 3 and 4)
Explanation: Aarogya Setu, CoWIN, DigiLocker and DIKSHA draw upon reusable/open technology stacks or have open-source components in their digital public-service architecture.
Statement / Pair / Item-wise Analysis:
1. True / qualifies - Aarogya Setu released parts of its code as open source.
2. True / qualifies - CoWIN was offered as a scalable open digital vaccination platform.
3. True / qualifies - DigiLocker uses interoperable open digital infrastructure and published components.
4. True / qualifies - DIKSHA is built on the open-source Sunbird learning platform.
Option-wise Analysis:
A. Incorrect-omits 3 even though DigiLocker uses interoperable open digital infrastructure and published components.; omits 4 even though DIKSHA is built on the open-source Sunbird learning platform.
B. Incorrect-omits 1 even though Aarogya Setu released parts of its code as open source.
C. Incorrect-omits 2 even though CoWIN was offered as a scalable open digital vaccination platform.
D. Correct-selects exactly the correct statements/items identified above.
Review note: “Built on top of open-source digital platforms” can encompass open components and standards, not necessarily every production component being public source.