MCQs - 2026-06

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is the nodal ministry for the Digital India initiative, which aims to transform India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy. While PM-WANI is implemented by the Department of Telecommunications (under the Ministry of Communications), MeitY oversees the overarching Digital India framework.

Digital inclusion means ensuring everyone has access to and can use digital technologies. PM-WANI achieves this by making internet access ubiquitous and affordable, particularly benefiting those in underserved regions.

PM-WANI significantly contributes to Digital India by making internet access more affordable and widespread through public Wi-Fi, which is crucial for digital inclusion and bridging the digital divide.

The core components of the PM-WANI framework include Public Data Office (PDO), Public Data Office Aggregator (PDOA), App Provider, and Central Registry. TRAI is a regulatory body, not an operational component of the WANI framework.

The PM-WANI scheme aims to expand public Wi-Fi access across India to enhance broadband penetration and connectivity, making internet access more affordable and widespread.

PM-WANI stands for Prime Minister's Wi-Fi Access Network Interface, a scheme aimed at expanding public Wi-Fi access across India.

Expanding tiger reserves helps in creating larger, connected habitats, which is crucial for tiger movement, genetic diversity, and reducing human-wildlife conflict.

The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, established to manage tiger reserves.

Project Tiger was launched in 1973 to ensure the survival and maintenance of the tiger population in India.

Sustainable agriculture and water management are critical components of India's adaptation strategy to ensure food and water security in a changing climate.