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Digital Public Infrastructure for Health (DPI-H) & Interoperability

PYQs

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Phase IFoundation

Background

Overview

Understanding DPI-H and interoperability is crucial for analyzing the future of healthcare delivery, e-governance, data management, and the role of technology in achieving universal health coverage, relevant for GS2 and GS3.

Digital Public Infrastructure for Health refers to the shared digital platforms, services, and standards that enable seamless exchange of health information and delivery of healthcare services across various stakeholders. Interoperability is the key principle ensuring different digital systems can communicate and exchange data effectively.

Phase IIStatic core

Facts & tables

Key facts

Definition

Shared digital platforms and standards enabling seamless health information exchange and service delivery.

Core Principle

Interoperability, allowing diverse systems to communicate and share data.

Key Initiatives

National Health Claims Exchange (NHCX), Unified Health Interface (UHI), Drug Registry, Common LOINC Codes for India (CLCI), Bharat Health Terminology Service (BHTS).

Benefits

Enhanced accessibility, efficiency, reduced administrative burden, improved data quality, and clinical decision-making.

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Key Components of DPI-H for Interoperability

ComponentFunction
National Health Claims Exchange (NHCX)Standardized exchange of health claims information.
Unified Health Interface (UHI)Connects citizens with healthcare providers through an interoperable framework.
Drug RegistryStandardizes medicine-related information and coding.
Common LOINC Codes for India (CLCI)Standardized representation of laboratory observations.
Bharat Health Terminology Service (BHTS)Provides access to standardized healthcare terminologies.

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Static syllabus anchors

TypeReference
Conceptual areaWelfare Schemes & Social Policies

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Institutions & roles

BodyRole
National Health Authority (NHA)Develops/promotes
National Resource Centre for EHR Standards (NRCeS)Develops standards
Phase IIIExam lens

Prelims angle

Overview

Prelims angle: Multi-statement analysis

Prelims angle: Policy measures

Quick revision

  • Shared digital platforms and standards for health.
  • Ensures seamless data exchange (interoperability).
  • Key components: NHCX, UHI, Drug Registry, CLCI, BHTS.
  • Aims to standardize health information and processes.
  • Improves efficiency, data quality, and patient care.

High-confidence PYQs

2026Statement-based questions, Factual recall

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Science & TechnologyOpen question

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

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

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
2022Multi-statement analysis, Conceptual understanding

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

With reference to Web 3-0, consider the following statements : 1. Web 3-0 technology enables people to control their own data. 2. In Web 3-0 world, there ca...

Science & TechnologyOpen 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

With reference to Web 3-0, consider the following statements : 1. Web 3-0 technology enables people to control their own data. 2. In Web 3-0 world, there ca...

Science & TechnologyOpen question
2020Terminology-based question, Factual recall

In India, the term “Public Key Infrastructure” is used in the context of

Science & TechnologyOpen 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

"3D printing" has applications in which of the following? 1. Preparation of confectionery items 2. Manufacture of bionic ears 3. Automotive industry 4. R...

Science & TechnologyOpen question
2018Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall

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

"3D printing" has applications in which of the following? 1. Preparation of confectionery items 2. Manufacture of bionic ears 3. Automotive industry 4. R...

Science & TechnologyOpen question
2017Factual recall, Multi-statement analysis

In India, it is legally mandatory for which of the following to report on cybersecurity incidents? 1. Service providers 2. Data centres 3. Body corporate...

Science & TechnologyOpen question

Topic timeline

Welfare Schemes & Social Policies
Prelims 2017· Factual recall, Multi-statement analysis

In India, it is legally mandatory for which of the following to report on cybersecurity incidents? 1. Service providers 2. Data centres 3. Body corporate...

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

"3D printing" has applications in which of the following? 1. Preparation of confectionery items 2. Manufacture of bionic ears 3. Automotive industry 4. R...

Open question
Prelims 2018· Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall

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

"3D printing" has applications in which of the following? 1. Preparation of confectionery items 2. Manufacture of bionic ears 3. Automotive industry 4. R...

Open question
Prelims 2020· Terminology-based question, Factual recall

In India, the term “Public Key Infrastructure” is used in the context of

Open question
Prelims 2022· Multi-statement analysis, Conceptual understanding

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

With reference to Web 3-0, consider the following statements : 1. Web 3-0 technology enables people to control their own data. 2. In Web 3-0 world, there ca...

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

With reference to Web 3-0, consider the following statements : 1. Web 3-0 technology enables people to control their own data. 2. In Web 3-0 world, there ca...

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

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

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
Prelims 2026· Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall

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

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

Union Health Minister Shri J.P. Nadda to Launch Aarogya Setu 2.0 and Other Digital Initiatives for Health Sector on 29th June, 2026

27 Jun 2026 · A framework of shared digital platforms, services, and standards (like NHCX, UHI, CLCI) designed to ensure seamless, secure, and efficient exchange of health information across the diverse healthcare ecosystem in India.

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