5.1 Internet Basics
- Internet: A global network of interconnected computer networks that use the TCP/IP protocol to communicate.
- WWW (World Wide Web): An information system on the Internet that allows documents to be connected to other documents by hypertext links (hyperlinks).
- URL (Uniform Resource Locator): The unique address for a resource on the web (e.g.,
https://www.google.com). - Opening: Reading a received message.
- Creating and Sending: Composing a new message with a recipient, subject, and body, and sending it.
- Forwarding: Sending a copy of a received message to a new recipient.
- Replying: Sending a response back to the original sender.
- eWallet (Electronic Wallet): A digital wallet (like Paytm, Google Pay) that stores payment information and allows you to make transactions using your phone.
- PoS (Point of Sale): The device used at a retail location to process card payments (the "card swipe machine").
- Internet Banking (Online Banking): Allows customers of a bank to conduct financial transactions (check balances, transfer money) through the bank's website.
5.2 E-mail
E-mail (Electronic Mail) is a method of exchanging messages between people using electronic devices
.Using E-mails
This involves basic operations within an email client (like Gmail or Outlook)
:5.3 Web Services (Blogs, E-commerce)
Introduction to Blogs
A Blog (short for "weblog") is a regularly updated website or web page, typically one run by an individual or small group, that is written in an informal or conversational style
.Basics of E-commerce
E-commerce (Electronic Commerce) refers to the buying and selling of goods or services using the internet, and the transfer of money and data to execute these transactions
.5.4 e-Governance Services
e-Governance is the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to provide and improve government services, citizen interaction, and internal government operations
.e-Governance Services on Mobile Using "UMANG APP"
UMANG (Unified Mobile Application for New-age Governance) is a single mobile app from the Government of India that provides access to a wide range of central and state government services
.Digital Locker
A secure, cloud-based platform for storing, sharing, and verifying official documents and certificates digitally (e.g., driver's license, vehicle registration, academic mark sheets)
.5.5 Digital Financial Tools
These are electronic tools used for financial transactions
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