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Q143. With reference to Central Bank digital currencies, consider the following statements: 1. It is possible to make payments in a digital currency without using the US dollar or SWIFT system. 2. A digital currency can be distributed with a condition programmed into it such as a time- frame for spending it. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

  1. It is possible to make payments in a digital currency without using the US dollar or SWIFT system.
  2. A digital currency can be distributed with a condition programmed into it such as a time- frame for spending it. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2023 • Indian Economy

Correct Answer: Option (C) — Both 1 and 2

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Statement 1 is correct: Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) allow direct peer-to-peer and cross-border settlement between central banks and financial institutions using distributed ledger technology, bypassing traditional correspondent banking rails like SWIFT and US dollar intermediation (e.g., mBridge project). Statement 2 is correct: CBDCs support programmability through smart contracts, enabling authorities to incorporate conditions such as end-use restrictions (e.g., agricultural inputs) or expiration dates to stimulate targeted expenditure.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2023 (Q143)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicIndian Economy → Banking & Financial System
Official Answer KeyOption (C) — Both 1 and 2

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The official UPSC answer key for this 2023 Indian Economy (Banking & Financial System) question is Option (C): "Both 1 and 2". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Indian Economy" and micro-topic "Banking & Financial System". You can explore all repeated questions from Banking & Financial System in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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