UPSC Prelims GS - 2023

Question 92
MEDIUMCorrect: +2Incorrect: -2

With reference to Central Bank digital currencies, consider the following statements :
1. It is possible to make payments in a digital currency without using US dollar or SWIFT system.
2. A digital currency can be distributed with a condition programmed into it such as a time-fame for spending it.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    a
    1 Only
    b
    2 Only
    c
    Both 1 and 2
    d
    Neither 1 nor 2