Q10 · UPSC current affairs · 11 October 2026 · PIB · Global Initiative on AI for Agri-Food Systems

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What is the role of the Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) within India's technology ecosystem?

A It serves as the apex anti-terror tribunal under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act.
B It acts as the primary agency for conducting open market foreign exchange operations for commercial banks.
C It monitors the live storage levels of major water reservoirs across designated peninsular basins.
D It serves as the technical arm of the Department of Telecommunications responsible for framing standards and specifications in telecom and emerging technologies.

Correct answer: (d) It serves as the technical arm of the Department of Telecommunications responsible for framing standards and specifications in telecom and emerging technologies.

Explanation

Option D is correct because the TEC is the technical arm of the Department of Telecommunications responsible for framing standards and specs in telecom and emerging tech. Options A, C, and D describe functions belonging to the RBI, CWC, and judicial/investigative bodies respectively.

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