Question

    The Kochi–Lakshadweep submarine optical fibre cable

    project, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was executed by which country's firm?
    A China Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B South Korea Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C United States Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Japan Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Germany Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Kochi–Lakshadweep submarine optical fibre cable project. The project cost is ₹1,072 crore and aims to connect Lakshadweep islands to high-speed internet for the first time. The project was executed by the Japanese firm NEC, and the cables were laid by the state-owned telco BSNL.

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