Consider the following statements regarding “PM - Wi-Fi Access Network Interface (PM-WANI)”: 1. It was launched by the Department of Telecommunication in 2022. 2. Its aim is to enhance the proliferation of public Wi-Fi hotspots to create robust digital communications infrastructure in the country. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

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Q. Consider the following statements regarding “PM – Wi-Fi Access Network Interface (PM-WANI)”:
1.It was launched by the Department of Telecommunication in 2022.
2.Its aim is to enhance the proliferation of public Wi-Fi hotspots to create robust digital communications infrastructure in the country.
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

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation: PM – Wi-Fi Access Network Interface (PM-WANI) was launched by the Department of Telecommunication (DoT) in 2020.

Its aim is to enhance the proliferation of public Wi-Fi hotspots to create robust digital communications infrastructure in the country, especially in rural areas.

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