Digital Tools and Mascots 'Pragati' & 'Vikas' Unveiled for India’s 16th Census
The mascots 'Pragati' (female) and 'Vikas' (male) were launched to symbolize progress and development through data.
The digital suite includes a Houselisting Block Creator (HLBC) web app, a mobile app for enumerators, and a self-enumeration portal for citizens.
The Census Management & Monitoring System (CMMS) portal will provide real-time oversight of the nationwide operations.
These technologies were developed by C-DAC under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
Key Facts / Static GK
Ministry of Home Affairs: Amit Shah
Census frequency in India: Decennial (Every 10 years)
Practice Quiz — 6 March 2026
Q1. What is the new deadline set by SEBI for Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) to submit their annual reports after the end of a financial year?
Q2. The 'Sudarshan' AI system launched by SEBI is primarily designed to monitor which of the following activities?
Q3. Consider the following statements regarding 'Project HANUMAN' launched by the Andhra Pradesh government: 1. It aims to reduce human-wildlife conflict and enhance wildlife rehabilitation. 2. The compensation for livestock loss is provided at a fixed rate of ₹2 lakh. 3. Four specialized Wildlife Rescue & Treatment Centres (WRTC) have been identified under the project. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Q4. Which organization was responsible for developing the digital tools for India's first fully digital census (Census-2027)?
Q5. What percentage of the USD 100 million loan provided by ADB to Motilal Oswal Home Finance is specifically allocated for green-certified housing projects?
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