TEC, the technical arm of DoT, signs MoU with BECIL to Strengthen India’s Telecom and Broadcasting Ecosystem
TEC, the technical arm of DoT, signs MoU with BECIL to Strengthen India’s Telecom and Broadcasting Ecosystem. (See the linked source for details.)
Quick Revision
Prelims-testable facts
- 01TEC is the technical arm of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT).
- 02BECIL is a Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
- 03The MoU aims to strengthen India's telecom and broadcasting ecosystem.
- 04The partnership will focus on capacity building, skill development, and infrastructure creation in the sector.
- 05TEC and BECIL will collaborate on projects related to digital transformation and emerging technologies.
- 06The MoU is expected to benefit various stakeholders, including government agencies, industry players, and citizens.
Trap alerts
- Most people think that TEC is a separate ministry, but actually it is the technical arm of DoT.
- Most people think that BECIL's primary focus is on broadcasting, but actually its mandate includes both telecom and broadcasting services.
Mains Practice Question
Critically examine the role of technical partnerships between government agencies and public sector undertakings in strengthening India's telecommunications ecosystem.
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The TEC, mentioned in news reports, is the technical arm of which ministry?
- A.Ministry of Defence
- B.Ministry of Communications
- C.Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
- D.Ministry of Finance
TEC stands for Telecom Engineering Centre, the technical arm of the Ministry of Communications.
What is the name of the organization with which TEC signed a Memorandum of Understanding?
- A.Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)
- B.Broadcast Engineering Consultants India Limited (BECIL)
- C.Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)
- D.Department of Space
BECIL is a public sector enterprise that provides services in broadcasting and telecommunications.
What is the technical arm of DoT responsible for handling?
- A.Telecom policy formulation
- B.Broadcasting policy implementation
- C.Telecom and broadcasting policies, including technical aspects
- D.Cybersecurity measures
The technical arm of DoT is responsible for handling telecom and broadcasting policies, including their technical aspects.
Consider the following statements regarding MoU between TEC and BECIL: 1. TEC is a technical arm of DoT. 2. BECIL is responsible for India's broadcasting ecosystem. 3. The MoU aims to strengthen India's telecom sector. How many of the above statements are correct?
- A.Only one
- B.Only two
- C.All three
- D.None
Statement 1 is correct because the source mentions that TEC is the technical arm of DoT. Statement 2 is incorrect because the source does not mention BECIL being responsible for India's broadcasting ecosystem; it only mentions strengthening India's telecom and broadcasting ecosystem. Statement 3 is correct because the source states that the MoU aims to strengthen India's telecom and broadcasting ecosystem.
Consider the following two statements: Statement-I: TEC has signed a MoU with BECIL. Statement-II: The MoU aims to strengthen India's telecom sector. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
- A.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
- B.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct but Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
- C.Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
- D.Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
Statement 1 is correct because the source mentions that TEC has signed a MoU with BECIL. Statement 2 explains why this MoU was signed, as it aims to strengthen India's telecom sector.