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    Question

    What is the primary objective of the PM-WANI scheme,

    which is expected to have a positive impact on the financial services sector, particularly in underserved regions?
    A To provide free laptops to students Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B To provide affordable and high-speed internet connectivity to rural and remote areas Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C To improve mobile network coverage in urban areas Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D To promote digital payment systems Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Public Wi-Fi hotspots under the Prime Minister Wi-Fi Access Network Interface (PM-WANI) scheme are nearing 200,000 in India. Launched in December 2020 by the Department of Telecommunications, PM-WANI aims to provide affordable, high-speed internet in rural and remote areas. The scheme establishes a public Wi-Fi network using Wi-Fi Access Points set up by Public Data Offices (PDOs), which operate on an open-architecture system, enabling multiple service providers to offer internet services.

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