Skip to content
Free updates Login
SSCRailwayUPSC & State PSC

Census 2027: Two Phases, Self-Enumeration and a Mobile App

8 July 20251 min read
NATIONAL AFFAIRSCensus 2027: TwoPhases,Self-Enumerationand a Mobile App8 July 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

The Registrar-General of India said the 2027 Census will use mobile technology and online self-enumeration for speed and accuracy.

Key facts

  • Data goes electronically to a central server for quicker processing.
  • Residents may use a web portal to self-enumerate.
  • The enumerator Mobile App works in English, Hindi and regional languages.

Significance

  • Electronic transmission speeds up compilation of data.
  • Self-enumeration makes the exercise more participatory and accessible.

Exam angle

  • Announced by: Registrar-General of India.
  • Terms: digital Census, self-enumeration, two phases.

Test yourself

1. Who announced that the 2027 Census will be India's first fully digital Census?

The RGI made the announcement.

2. In how many phases will the 2027 Census be conducted?

The notes say the exercise runs in two phases.

3. What will enumerators use to collect Census 2027 data?

Enumerators will use a Mobile App available on Android and iOS.

This topic is part of Daily Current Affairs 8 July 2025 (17 topics).

All topics of the dayDay quizJuly 2025

Read more