GK Question

technology medium true_false

CBDC can enable programmable welfare payments with usage restrictions to prevent misuse.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: True

Programmable CBDC allows conditional transfers: subsidies usable only for food, education, healthcare. Enhances policy effectiveness while requiring careful design to balance control with user autonomy.

Topic Digital Currencies
Exam Relevance Banking, UPSC, SSC