Q. When was the undersea cable-based Chennai-Andaman and Nicobar (CANI) Project inaugurated and dedicated to the nation by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ?
a) August 15, 2022
b) August 10, 2019
c) January 26, 2023
d) August 10, 2020
Question from BPSC PT 70, 2024
The correct answer is: d) August 10, 2020
Explanation: The undersea cable-based Chennai-Andaman and Nicobar Islands (CANI) Project was inaugurated and dedicated to the nation by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on August 10, 2020. This project aimed to provide high-speed internet connectivity to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, ensuring better communication facilities, improved e-governance, and enhanced opportunities for businesses and education in the region. The undersea optical fiber cable connects Chennai to Port Blair and other islands, significantly boosting digital connectivity in the area.