With reference to the Sanchar Saathi portal, consider the following st...
Statement analysis:
The given statements are related to the Sanchar Saathi portal. We need to determine the number of correct statements.
Correct statement 1: It aims to provide services related to mobile connections and telecommunications.
Correct statement 2: It was developed by the National Informatics Centre.
Statement 3: It helps users in checking the connections registered on their names.
Explanation:
The Sanchar Saathi portal is a government initiative in India that focuses on providing various services related to mobile connections and telecommunications. It aims to facilitate access to information and services related to telecom infrastructure, mobile connections, and related issues. The portal was indeed developed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC), which is the premier ICT organization of the Indian government. NIC is responsible for providing e-governance services, implementing government IT projects, and supporting digital initiatives.
However, the third statement is not entirely accurate. The Sanchar Saathi portal primarily focuses on providing information and services related to mobile connections and telecommunications infrastructure. It does not specifically target checking connections registered in an individual's name. The portal does offer features like locating mobile towers, registering complaints, and accessing information on mobile connections, but it does not provide a direct mechanism for checking connections registered in one's name.
Conclusion:
Out of the given statements, only two are correct.
Correct answer: Option (b) Only two
With reference to the Sanchar Saathi portal, consider the following st...
In order to reduce cyber frauds performed through fraudulently acquired SIM cards, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) will now require police verification for SIM dealers, the enforcement move follows the launch of the 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 only statements 1 and 3 are correct.