PM’s Address at 10th India Mobile Congress Highlights Mobile Technology for Good Governance and Digital Democratization
Distilled Policy Brief
- The 10th edition of the India Mobile Congress, themed 'Scale without boundaries', highlights how mobile technology has transitioned from a privilege to a core tool for good governance and technology democratization.
🎯 Prelims High-Yield Examination Points
Key milestones of India's 5G rollout (district-level reach, base station metrics) and digital education platforms like DIKSHA.
⚖️ Mains Analytical & Syllabus Linkages
Analyzing the role of telecom infrastructure and digital democratization in bridging the digital divide and enhancing the 'Ease of Living' and good governance.
🎯 UPSC Prelims Practice Drill
With reference to the 10th edition of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) and India's telecommunication sector, consider the following statements: 1. The theme for the 10th edition is 'Scale without boundaries', highlighting the transition of mobile technology from a privilege to a core tool for good governance. 2. Since the launch of 5G from the IMC platform in 2022, India's mobile internet speed has increased ten-fold. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- [A] 1 only
- [B] 2 only
- [C] Both 1 and 2
- [D] Neither 1 nor 2
▶ Reveal Official Answer & Analytical Explanation
Statement 1 is correct as the 10th edition of the India Mobile Congress is themed 'Scale without boundaries', focusing on mobile technology as a tool for good governance and democratization. Statement 2 is also correct as the Prime Minister highlighted that since the launch of 5G in 2022, India's mobile internet speed has increased 10 times.
🏛️ Historical Twin PYQ Anchor (2021)
Consider the following statements regarding the "National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)": 1. It is implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. 2. Central Pollution Control Board acts as the sole regulatory executive body.