Wi-Fi, BSNL, Taj Mahal - Current Affairs Questions and Answers

1)   After Chennai and Mumbai, which is India’s third largest internet gateway?

a. Agartala
b. Shillong
c. Guwahati
d. None of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Agartala

Explanation:
After PM Narendra Modi and Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the internet connectivity project from Bangladesh’s Akhaura to India;s Agartala, the state of Tripura gained connectivity. After Chennai and Mumbai, Agartala is now India’s third largest gateway for the internet. The leasing of the internet bandwidth by Cox’s Bazar Internet port by BSNL has opened doors for improving internet connectivity in the entire NE region.


2)   Which telecom company‘s proposals to hive its towers into a new company got approval from Union Cabinet on 5th Aug’15?

a. Idea
b. Vodafone
c. Airtel
d. BSNL
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: BSNL

Explanation:
This will help BSNL to realign its structure in the highly competitive telecom sector. It will also help the public sector company to unlock its tower assets and improve its financial position.