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Q35·GS Paper 1 · Prelims 2016

Project Loon Technology

S&TWireless Communication TechnologyFactual singleMediumCurrent-affairs-linked

Question

'Project Loon', sometimes seen in the news, is related to

Options

a

waste management technology

b

wireless communication technology

Answer
c

solar power production technology

d

water conservation technology

Explanation

Project Loon is Google's initiative to provide internet connectivity to remote and underserved areas using high-altitude balloons. It operates in the stratosphere to deliver wireless broadband internet coverage. This is a wireless communication technology project aimed at bridging the digital divide globally. Options (a), (c), and (d) refer to different technologies not related to Project Loon. The project uses balloons equipped with communication equipment to relay internet signals, making it a novel approach to wireless communication and connectivity.

Project Loon = High-altitude balloons + Wireless internet; Goal = Connectivity for remote areas

Answer: (b).

Question details

Year

2016

Paper

GS Paper 1

Question

Q35

Subject

Science & Technology

Sub-topic

Wireless Communication Technology

Type

Factual single

Difficulty

Medium

Nature

Current-affairs-linked

Source hint

Google/Tech Companies 2015-2016

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