Issuance of sports certificates through DigiLocker
Context:
The Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports recently launched the issuance of sports certificates through DigiLocker at an event in New Delhi.
Relevance:
GS-02 (Government policies and interventions)
Key Highlights:
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Sports certificates will now be issued digitally via DigiLocker.
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These certificates will be integrated with the National Sports Repository System (NSRS).
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This integration will allow direct transfer of government cash rewards to athletesโ bank accounts.
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DigiLocker is a secure cloud-based platform launched in 2015.
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It is a flagship initiative under the Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY) as part of the Digital India programme.
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DigiLocker enables citizens to access and store verified digital documents.
Prelims Question:
Q. DigiLocker, a flagship initiative under the Digital India program, is managed by which ministry?
(a) Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports
(b) Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology
(c) Ministry of Finance
(d) Ministry of Home Affairs
Answer: (b) Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology





