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Which of the following are focus areas of the MoU signed between the Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) and IIT Kanpur? 1. 6G architecture and technologies 2. 4G, 5G, LTE-A and NB-IoT networks 3. AI ML for network automation and optimisation 4. Advanced antennas and massive MIMO 5. Satellite communications and Non-Terrestrial Networks 6. IoT ecosystems and digital twin technologies Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Correct Answerसही उत्तर
D. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6D. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 और 6
Explanationव्याख्या
All six areas are included in the TEC-IIT Kanpur collaboration.
The Telecommunication Engineering Centre, or TEC, is described in the source as the technical arm of the Department of Telecommunications under the Government of India.
TEC signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur to collaborate on joint studies, research and technical contributions relating to advanced telecommunications and global standardisation.
The scope is deliberately broad because modern telecom systems combine terrestrial networks, satellite systems, artificial intelligence, advanced radio technologies and connected-device ecosystems.
The first major area is 6G research, including exploration of 6G architecture and technologies.
The collaboration is expected to contribute to global standardisation forums such as 3GPP and the International Telecommunication Union, or ITU.
A second area involves existing and evolving telecom networks including 4G, 5G, LTE-Advanced and NB-IoT, particularly architecture and interoperability.
Third, the partners will research AI and machine learning applications for network automation and optimisation, with movement toward AI-native capabilities.
Fourth, advanced radio and antenna technologies are covered, including advanced antennas and massive MIMO.
Fifth, satellite communications are included, particularly Non-Terrestrial Networks or NTNs and disaster-resilient connectivity.
This is important because satellite networks can complement terrestrial infrastructure, especially in difficult terrain or emergencies.
Sixth, the MoU includes IoT ecosystems, digital twin technologies and immersive communication platforms.
TEC's broader institutional role includes setting telecom standards and ensuring interoperability.
Therefore, every area listed in the question is explicitly supported by the PDF.
Students should particularly remember the connection between TEC, DoT, IIT Kanpur, 6G research, 3GPP, ITU, AI-native networks, massive MIMO, NTN and Digital Twins.
सभी छह areas TEC-IIT Kanpur collaboration में शामिल हैं। Telecommunication Engineering Centre यानी TEC को source Department of Telecommunications, Government of India की technical arm के रूप में describe करता है। TEC ने Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur के साथ advanced telecom technologies तथा global standardisation activities में joint studies, research और technical contributions के लिए Memorandum of Understanding sign किया। Collaboration का scope बहुत व्यापक है क्योंकि future telecom ecosystem केवल mobile towers और conventional networks तक सीमित नहीं रहेगा। पहला महत्वपूर्ण focus 6G research है, जिसमें 6G architecture और technologies की exploration शामिल है। इसके साथ global standardisation forums जैसे 3GPP और International Telecommunication Union यानी ITU में technical contribution का लक्ष्य भी है। दूसरा focus 4G, 5G, LTE-A और NB-IoT networks की architecture और interoperability पर joint studies है। तीसरा area AI-enabled systems है, जिसमें network automation और optimisation के लिए Artificial Intelligence तथा Machine Learning का उपयोग और AI-native capabilities की दिशा में research शामिल है। चौथा area advanced radio तथा antenna technology है, विशेष रूप से advanced antennas और massive MIMO। पाँचवाँ focus satellite communications, Non-Terrestrial Networks यानी NTNs और disaster-resilient connectivity है। यह remote areas और emergency situations में connectivity के लिए महत्वपूर्ण हो सकता है। छठा focus IoT ecosystems, digital twin technologies और immersive communication platforms है। TEC का institutional role telecom standards set करना और interoperability ensure करना भी है। इसलिए question में दिए गए सभी छह areas सही हैं। Exam revision chain: TEC → DoT technical arm → IIT Kanpur → 6G + 4G/5G + AI/ML + Massive MIMO + Satellite/NTN + IoT/Digital Twins।
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