Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Smart India Hackathon 2017?
- It is a centrally sponsored scheme for developing every city of our country into Smart Cities in a decade.
- It is an initiative to identify new digital technology innovations for solving the many problems faced by our country.
- It is a programme aimed at making all the financial transactions in our country completely digital in a decade.
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Detailed Explanation:
Answer: Option 2 — 2 only
❌ Statement 1 – Incorrect: Smart India Hackathon (SIH) is not a scheme for developing Smart Cities. It is a nationwide initiative to harness creative digital technology solutions from students and innovators to solve pressing problems faced by ministries, departments, and industries.
✅ Statement 2 – Correct: SIH 2017 was launched as a unique open platform to identify new digital technology innovations for addressing challenges across various sectors including agriculture, healthcare, education, clean energy, water resources, and waste management. It brings together students, startups, and tech enthusiasts to develop practical solutions.
❌ Statement 3 – Incorrect: SIH is not focused solely on making financial transactions digital. While digital payments may be one potential solution area, the hackathon covers a broad spectrum of national challenges requiring innovative technological interventions, not just financial digitization.
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