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e-Courts Initiative

PYQs

8

Articles

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Momentum

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Phase IFoundation

Background

Overview

Illustrates the application of technology in governance (e-governance) to improve public service delivery, specifically in the critical area of justice, addressing issues of access and efficiency (GS2).

The e-Courts project is a national mission mode project under the Ministry of Law and Justice, aimed at computerizing the Indian judiciary to enhance efficiency, transparency, and accessibility of justice delivery through digital means and citizen-centric services.

Phase IIStatic core

Facts & tables

Key facts

Core Objective

Seeks to computerize courts and bridge the digital divide.

Modernization Component

Part of broader judicial modernization efforts.

Service Focus

Focuses on citizen-centric services for inclusive justice delivery.

Efficiency Improvement

Aims to improve working conditions and efficiency for judicial officers and staff.

Reference table

Static syllabus anchors

TypeReference
Conceptual areaIndian Polity & Governance

Reference table

Institutions & roles

BodyRole
Supreme Court of IndiaOversees and guides the initiative
Ministry of Law and JusticeImplements and funds the project
Phase IIIExam lens

Prelims angle

Overview

Prelims angle: Multi-statement analysis

Prelims angle: Conceptual understanding

Quick revision

  • National mission mode project for judicial computerization.
  • Aims for efficiency, transparency, accessibility.
  • Focuses on citizen-centric digital services.
  • Seeks to bridge the digital divide in justice.

High-confidence PYQs

2026Statement-based questions, Factual recall

Consider the following statements with reference to the Sagarmala Programme of the Government of India : I. The Sagarmala Programme seeks to achieve port-le...

EconomyOpen question

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Science & TechnologyOpen question
2026Multi-statement analysis, Conceptual understanding

Consider the following statements with reference to the Sagarmala Programme of the Government of India : I. The Sagarmala Programme seeks to achieve port-le...

EconomyOpen question

Which of the following statements with regard to the National Quantum Mission (NQM) is/are correct? 1. It aims at developing intermediate-scale quantum comp...

Science & TechnologyOpen question

Consider the following statements about Mission Sudarshan Chakra of India: 1. It aims to enhance India's air defence, ballistic missile defence and aerial o...

Science & TechnologyOpen question
2026Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall

Consider the following statements with reference to the Sagarmala Programme of the Government of India : I. The Sagarmala Programme seeks to achieve port-le...

EconomyOpen question

Which of the following statements with regard to the National Quantum Mission (NQM) is/are correct? 1. It aims at developing intermediate-scale quantum comp...

Science & TechnologyOpen question

Consider the following statements about Mission Sudarshan Chakra of India: 1. It aims to enhance India's air defence, ballistic missile defence and aerial o...

Science & TechnologyOpen question
2024Statement-based questions, Multi-statement analysis

With reference to the Digital India Land Records Modernisation Programme, consider the following statements : 1. To implement the scheme, the Central Govern...

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question
2022Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall

Consider the following 1. Aarogya Setu 2. CoWIN 3. Digi Locker 4. DIKSHA Which of the above are built on top of open-source digital platforms?

Indian PolityOpen question
2018Multi-statement analysis, Policy measures

Which of the following is/are the aim/aims of "Digital India" Plan of the Government of India? 1. Formation of India's own Internet companies like China did...

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question
2017Statement-based questions, Policy measures

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Smart India Hackathon 2017? 1. It is a centrally sponsored scheme for developing every city of ou...

Science & TechnologyOpen question
2016Statement-based questions, Factual recall

Regarding ‘DigiLocker’, sometimes seen in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a digital locker system offered by the Governm...

Science & TechnologyOpen question

Topic timeline

Indian Polity & Governance
Prelims 2016· Statement-based questions, Factual recall

Regarding ‘DigiLocker’, sometimes seen in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a digital locker system offered by the Governm...

Open question
Prelims 2017· Statement-based questions, Policy measures

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Smart India Hackathon 2017? 1. It is a centrally sponsored scheme for developing every city of ou...

Open question
Prelims 2018· Multi-statement analysis, Policy measures

Which of the following is/are the aim/aims of "Digital India" Plan of the Government of India? 1. Formation of India's own Internet companies like China did...

Open question
Prelims 2022· Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall

Consider the following 1. Aarogya Setu 2. CoWIN 3. Digi Locker 4. DIKSHA Which of the above are built on top of open-source digital platforms?

Open question
Prelims 2024· Statement-based questions, Multi-statement analysis

With reference to the Digital India Land Records Modernisation Programme, consider the following statements : 1. To implement the scheme, the Central Govern...

Open question
Prelims 2026· Statement-based questions, Factual recall

Consider the following statements with reference to the Sagarmala Programme of the Government of India : I. The Sagarmala Programme seeks to achieve port-le...

Open question

Which of the following statements with regard to the National Quantum Mission (NQM) is/are correct? 1. It aims at developing intermediate-scale quantum comp...

Open question

Consider the following statements about Mission Sudarshan Chakra of India: 1. It aims to enhance India's air defence, ballistic missile defence and aerial o...

Open question
Prelims 2026· Multi-statement analysis, Conceptual understanding

Consider the following statements with reference to the Sagarmala Programme of the Government of India : I. The Sagarmala Programme seeks to achieve port-le...

Open question

Which of the following statements with regard to the National Quantum Mission (NQM) is/are correct? 1. It aims at developing intermediate-scale quantum comp...

Open question

Consider the following statements about Mission Sudarshan Chakra of India: 1. It aims to enhance India's air defence, ballistic missile defence and aerial o...

Open question
Prelims 2026· Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall

Consider the following statements with reference to the Sagarmala Programme of the Government of India : I. The Sagarmala Programme seeks to achieve port-le...

Open question

Which of the following statements with regard to the National Quantum Mission (NQM) is/are correct? 1. It aims at developing intermediate-scale quantum comp...

Open question

Consider the following statements about Mission Sudarshan Chakra of India: 1. It aims to enhance India's air defence, ballistic missile defence and aerial o...

Open question

Judicial infrastructure panel submits interim report to CJI

01 Sep 2026 · The e-Courts initiative is a government program leveraging information technology to digitize judicial processes, improve court administration, and provide accessible, transparent, and efficient justice services to citizens, thereby modernizing the Indian judiciary.

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Consider the following statements with reference to the Sagarmala Programme of the Government of India : I. The Sagarmala Programme seeks to achieve port-le...

2026·Economy
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Which of the following is/are the aim/aims of "Digital India" Plan of the Government of India? 1. Formation of India's own Internet companies like China did...

2018·Social Issues & Schemes
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Which of the following statements with regard to the National Quantum Mission (NQM) is/are correct? 1. It aims at developing intermediate-scale quantum comp...

2026·Science & Technology
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Consider the following statements about Mission Sudarshan Chakra of India: 1. It aims to enhance India's air defence, ballistic missile defence and aerial o...

2026·Science & Technology
Solve

With reference to the Digital India Land Records Modernisation Programme, consider the following statements : 1. To implement the scheme, the Central Govern...

2024·Social Issues & Schemes
Solve

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Smart India Hackathon 2017? 1. It is a centrally sponsored scheme for developing every city of ou...

2017·Science & Technology
Solve

Consider the following 1. Aarogya Setu 2. CoWIN 3. Digi Locker 4. DIKSHA Which of the above are built on top of open-source digital platforms?

2022·Indian Polity
Solve

Regarding ‘DigiLocker’, sometimes seen in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a digital locker system offered by the Governm...

2016·Science & Technology
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