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GS2 · Governance4 Jul 2026 · PIB
LokOS: A Digital Backbone for Rural Livelihoods
LokOS, a digital platform under DAY-NRLM, aims to digitize Self-Help Groups and their federations for better governance and financial management by providing comprehensive solutions including member records, savings, lending, repayments, and livelihoods.
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What is the full name of the flagship poverty alleviation program promoted by DAY-NRLM?
- A.Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana- National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM)
- B.Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)
- C.National Food Security Act (NFSA)
- D.Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)
The text states that DAY-NRLM is a flagship poverty alleviation program.
What does LokOS enable for Community-Based Organizations (CBOs)?
- A.Creating and approving SHGs
- B.Managing financial transactions
- C.Empowering women in rural India
- D.Connecting villages
LokOS enables efficient recording and management of Community-Based Organization (CBO) activities, including financial transactions.