CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -DoT, BSNL and ITI Limited will fund the pilot projects of E-band, LTE indigenous technologies, including the integration of 4G and 5G prototypes with Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DoT) Core, according to a Department of Telecommunications statement.

Detailed explanation-2: -23. Which bank signed an MoU with BSNL to received telecom service for the bank at a competitive rate? Explanation: The Indian Bank, leading Public Sector Bank of India & Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has signed an MoU to received telecom service for the bank at a competitive rate.

Detailed explanation-3: -In July this year, the Cabinet headed by prime minister Narendra Modi cleared the BSNL-BBNL merger.

Detailed explanation-4: -BSNL and Paytm are working together to enable more hotspot locations to increase the digital footprint.