Consider the following statements with reference to the Sanchar Saathi...
The correct answer is option 'C' i.e. both statements 1 and 2 are correct.
Explanation:
1. Sanchar Saathi Portal: The Sanchar Saathi portal is a platform developed by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in India. It provides various services related to mobile phones, including the ability to block stolen or lost mobile phones. This feature helps mobile phone users protect their personal information and prevent unauthorized use of their devices.
2. Prevention of Banking Frauds: While the Sanchar Saathi portal primarily focuses on providing services related to mobile phones, it can indirectly contribute to the prevention of banking frauds. Many banking transactions are conducted using mobile phones, and if a mobile phone is stolen or lost, it can potentially be misused for unauthorized banking activities. By allowing users to block stolen or lost mobile phones, the portal helps prevent such fraudulent activities.
Therefore, both statements are correct. The Sanchar Saathi portal allows mobile phone users to block stolen or lost mobile phones, and it has been developed by the Department of Telecommunications to prevent banking frauds indirectly by safeguarding mobile phones used in banking transactions.
Consider the following statements with reference to the Sanchar Saathi...
The Union Minister of Communications recently launched a citizen-centric Sanchar Saathi portal.
About Sanchar Saathi portal:
- The portal aims to provide various reforms and services related to mobile connections and telecommunications.
- It has been developed by C-DoT under the Department of Tele-communications (DoT) to prevent frauds such as identity theft, forged KYC, banking frauds etc.
- The portal allows mobile phone users to:
- Check the connections registered on their names,
- Report fraudulent or unrequired connections,
- Block the mobile phones which are stolen/lost,
- Check IMEI genuineness before buying a mobile phone,
- The three reforms are being introduced as part of the portal's framework:
- CEIR (Central Equipment Identity Register): It enables the tracking and blocking of lost or stolen phones anywhere in the country.
- Know your mobile connections: It allows users to check the number of mobile connections issued in their name by logging in using their mobile number. This feature helps identify any unauthorized or unwanted connections, which can be blocked immediately.
- ASTR (Artificial Intelligence and Facial Recognition powered Solution for Telecom SIM Subscriber Verification): This AI-based technology facilitates mobile connection analysis and includes features such as IMEI-based phone theft information messaging to law enforcement agencies and the owner. It also enables blocking of any number associated with a particular IMEI and the tracking of stolen mobile devices.
- The portal and its reforms aim to enhance transparency, security, and accountability in the telecom sector.
Hence both statements are correct.