JKSSB Written 2024
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Correct Answer:
Option B —
eSign Desk
Understanding the eSign ServiceThe eSign (Electronic Signature Service) is an innovative initiative launched by the Government of India under the Digital India campaign. It allows an Aadhaar holder to electronically sign a document without the need for a physical hardware token (like a USB crypto-dongle).
How it works: It uses Aadhaar-based e-KYC (Electronic Know Your Customer) for authentication. When a user wants to sign a document, they provide their Aadhaar number and receive an OTP (One-Time Password) on their registered mobile number.
Legal Validity: Under the Information Technology Act, 2000, eSign is legally recognized and carries the same weight as a handwritten signature or a traditional Digital Signature Certificate (DSC).
Benefits: It eliminates the need for paper-based signatures, reduces costs, and allows for remote signing of documents such as bank account opening forms, self-attestations, and legal contracts.
Why the other options are incorrect:
DigiSign Desk: This is often a brand name for a specific private service provider (like Digio or SignDesk) that uses the eSign gateway, but it is not the name of the government-launched platform itself.
Online/Google Sign Desk: These are not official terms or platforms related to the Aadhaar-linked digital signature infrastructure in India.
Answer verified by Quintessence Classes faculty — Karan Nagar, Srinagar.