Digital Infrastructure — Prelims Strategy

Prelims Strategy

For Prelims, the strategy for Digital Infrastructure should focus on factual recall, understanding key initiatives, and distinguishing between similar-sounding terms. Pay close attention to the names of policies (e.

g., Digital India Mission, NDCP 2018), their core objectives, and the year of their launch. Memorize the nine pillars of the Digital India Mission. Understand the full forms and functions of key organizations like TRAI, CERT-In, and NPCI.

Specific projects like BharatNet (phases, funding source like USOF) and PM-WANI are high-yield areas. For the 'JAM Trinity', know what each letter stands for. Be aware of the key provisions of recent legislations like the Telecommunications Act, 2023, and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, especially what they replace or establish.

Questions often test the 'what' and 'when'. Vyyuha recommends creating flashcards for key terms, dates, and the main objectives of each program. Practice MCQs that test your ability to differentiate between similar concepts and identify correct statements about policy features.

Focus on current data points, such as UPI transaction volumes or 5G coverage milestones, but avoid getting bogged down in overly precise numbers unless they represent a significant trend or achievement.

Understanding the 'basics_summary' and 'key_concepts' will be particularly beneficial.