Question 35
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BSolution
'Project Loon' was an ambitious research and development project by Google (later Alphabet Inc.'s X) aimed at providing internet access to rural and remote areas. It involved high-altitude balloons floating in the stratosphere at an altitude of about 18 km to 25 km, creating an aerial wireless network. These balloons acted as floating cell towers, transmitting internet connectivity to ground stations and then to users' LTE-enabled phones. Thus, it was directly related to wireless communication technology.
CStrategy
For questions on current affairs related to science and technology, it is important to link the project or term to its core technological application or purpose. Often, understanding the general domain (e.g., communication, energy, space) helps narrow down options, and then identifying the specific innovation makes the choice clear.
DSyllabus Analysis
This question belongs to the Science and Technology section, specifically current developments in Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
EQuestion Analysis
Easy. Project Loon was a widely reported and recognizable initiative in tech news at the time.