With reference to the Telecom Manufacturing Zone (TMZ), consider the following statements: 1. The first Telecom Manufacturing Zone (TMZ) of India is to be established in Gujarat. 2. It is being developed under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) with a focus on attracting investments in next-generation telecom technologies, including 5G and 6G equipment. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. With reference to the Telecom Manufacturing Zone (TMZ), consider the following statements:
1.The first Telecom Manufacturing Zone (TMZ) of India is to be established in Gujarat.
2.It is being developed under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) with a focus on attracting investments in next-generation telecom technologies, including 5G and 6G equipment.
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: 2 only

Statement 1 is incorrect: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the Government of Madhya Pradesh signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish India’s first integrated Telecom Manufacturing Zone (TMZ) in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.

Statement 2 is correct: The initiative is spearheaded by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications, and seeks to attract investments in advanced telecom technologies, including 5G, 6G, optical networking, telecom electronics, and related components.

Source: PIB

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