Project Loon Technology
Question
'Project Loon', sometimes seen in the news, is related to
Options
waste management technology
wireless communication technology
solar power production technology
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.
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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