Q. With reference to the Battery Aadhaar initiative, consider the following statements
1.It is a digital identification system for batteries based on blockchain-backed technologies.
2.It primarily focuses on reducing battery production costs rather than ensuring regulatory compliance and sustainability.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation: Only Statement 1 is correct
Statement 1 is correct: Battery Aadhaar is a digital identification system for batteries, leveraging secure, blockchain-backed technologies to ensure full traceability throughout their lifecycle.
- Development – Spearheaded by Tata Elxsi’s MOBIUS+ platform
Statement 2 is incorrect: The initiative prioritizes regulatory compliance and sustainability, not primarily cost reduction, though cost savings (10–20% in recycling) are a secondary benefit.
Source: BT
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