Q. Which of the following is/are the benefits of Direct-to-Mobile’(D2M) Broadcasting technology?
1.Directly broadcast content related to citizen-centric information.
2.Used to broadcast live news, sports.
3.Can counter fake news and issue emergency alerts.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below;
Answer: D
Notes:
The technology is based on the convergence of broadband and broadcast using which mobile phones can receive terrestrial digital TV.
It would be similar to how people listen to FM radio on their phones where a receiver within the phone can tap into radio frequencies.
Applications of D2M Technology are:
It can possibly be used to directly broadcast content related to citizen-centric information and can be further used to counter fake news, issue emergency alerts and offer assistance in disaster management among other things.
Apart from that, it can be used to broadcast live news, sports etc. on mobile phones.
Source: Indian Express
