Prelims 2023 • Paper 1 (GS) • Q.72

Q.71 Q.73

Q.71 Q.73

Prelims • Paper 1 (GS) • 2023 • Q.72

Science and Technology

With reference to Central Bank digital currencies, consider the following statements :

It is possible to make payments in a digital currency without using US dollar or SWIFT system.

A digital currency can be distributed with a condition programmed into it such as a time-frame for spending it.

2023 Prelims • Paper 1 (GS)

Q.71 Q.73

Syllabus Connection

Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. (GS-III)

NCERT Connection

Ch.3: Money and Banking

Economics • Class 12 • Class 12 Macroeconomics

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