CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Maharashtra Information Technology Corporation (MITC) has collaborated with US-based companies like Hewlett Packard and Fortinet for the technical aspects. The Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Litd is the bandwidth provider and Larsen & Toubro is the systems integrator.

Detailed explanation-2: -Mumbai is the first Indian city to have WiFi connectivity in public places. The state activated 500 hotspots in January 2017. In the second phase, 1, 200 WiFi hotspots were activated by May 1, 2017. The cost of the project was Rs194 crore for the first five years.

Detailed explanation-3: -RailTel, a micro Ratna PSU, launched the Prime Minister Wi-Fi Access Network Interface (PM-WANI) scheme on Monday, providing access to its Public WiFi services across 100 train stations in 22 states.

Detailed explanation-4: -Rama Rao said Hyderabad is now home to India’s largest free wi-fi network. “You have done a fabulous job, ” he said, appreciating the company that implemented the project pro bono.