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Answer: B. E-Vidwan

E-Vidwan is the digital initiative specifically designed to provide a database of profiles of scientists, researchers, and faculty members.

Why B is correct: E-Vidwan is a premier database of profiles of scientists, researchers, and other faculty members working at leading academic institutions and R&D organizations in India. Developed by INFLIBNET Centre, it facilitates information exchange and collaboration among experts.

A: SWAYAM Prabha is a group of 40 DTH channels providing high-quality educational programs 24x7.
B: E-Vidwan is a database of profiles of experts (scientists, researchers, faculty) in various fields.
C: National Academic Depository (NAD) is an online storehouse of academic awards (degrees, diplomas, certificates, mark-sheets) lodged by academic institutions.
D: E-Shodhsindhu (Consortium for Higher Education E-Resources) provides access to a large number of e-journals and bibliographic databases to higher education institutions.

Paper 1 tip: For ICT questions, it is crucial to remember the specific purpose and function of various government digital initiatives related to education and research.