Multiple choice

Which of the following will implement the National Knowledge Network (NKN) project that would interconnect 1,500 research institutions through high-speed data communication network and was approved by the government in 2010?

  1. Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC)

  2. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)

  3. National Informatics Centre (NIC)

  4. Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)

  5. Department of Telecom (DoT)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure on March 25, 2010 approved establishment of National Knowledge Network (NKN) at an outlay of Rs 5,990 crore.

The project would interconnect 1,500 knowledge institutions through high-speed data communication network and encourage sharing of knowledge, specialised resources and collaborative research. The project would be implemented by the National Informatics Centre (NIC) over a period of 10 years.

Keep practicing — related questions