UPSC | Prelims GS | 2026

The upgraded National Mobile Monitoring System discussed in the newspaper is associated with which programme and purpose?

  1. MGNREGA/VB-G RAM G, to verify workers’ attendance and curb fraudulent entries
  2. PM-KISAN, to verify land titles before subsidy transfers
  3. National Food Security Act, to authenticate ration portability
  4. Jal Jeevan Mission, to measure household water consumption

Answer

Correct Answer

MGNREGA/VB-G RAM G, to verify workers’ attendance and curb fraudulent entries

Explanation

Option A is correct: the upgraded mobile system is for the rural employment programme and adds AI-based face verification and anti-tampering features. Options B, C and D name other schemes that the report does not link to this system. The stated concerns include repeated photographs and mismatched attendance images.

Topics: ai attendance verification, employment guarantee, national mobile monitoring system, rural development