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The Department of Posts (DoP) has launched two digital platforms—‘Know Your DIGIPIN’ and ‘Know Your PIN Code’—to modernise India’s address system and improve geospatial governance under the National Geospatial Policy 2022.
Key Features and Functions
| Platform | Details |
|---|---|
| Know Your DIGIPIN | – DIGIPIN stands for Digital Postal Index Number, an open-source, grid-based, geo-coded digital addressing system. – Links physical addresses to latitude-longitude coordinates for accurate identification. – Offers Address-as-a-Service (AaaS) for secure and standardised digital address solutions. – Integrates with Geographic Information System (GIS) tools to enhance logistics, emergency response, and digital governance. – Especially useful for providing digital addresses in remote and underserved regions. |
| Know Your PIN Code | – Digitally defines and geo-fences over 1.5 lakh PIN Code boundaries for improved location accuracy. – Uses GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) for real-time PIN identification. – Includes public feedback mechanisms for dynamic updating and validation of the PIN Code database. – Aims to boost efficiency in e-commerce delivery, emergency services, and rural postal logistics. |
Practice Questions
Prelims (MCQs)
- Which of the following correctly defines DIGIPIN as recently launched by the Department of Posts?
a) A mobile app for booking postal services
b) A code for voter identification
c) A geo-coded digital postal indexing system
d) A unique code for bank accounts
Answer: c) A geo-coded digital postal indexing system - What is the main technological feature used by the ‘Know Your PIN Code’ platform?
a) Artificial Intelligence
b) Blockchain
c) GNSS-based real-time location tracking
d) Augmented Reality
Answer: c) GNSS-based real-time location tracking
