UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 74
'Project Loon', sometimes seen in the news, is related to
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Correct answer: B
Correct Option: B
Explanation: Project Loon was an Alphabet/Google initiative using high-altitude balloons as platforms to provide internet connectivity in remote locations.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Incorrect - It did not target waste treatment or recycling technology.
B: Correct - Correct-it aimed to provide wireless broadband through stratospheric balloons.
C: Incorrect - Its main goal was not commercial electricity generation from solar panels.
D: Incorrect - It was not a water-harvesting or water-conservation project.
Review Note: Project Loon was discontinued in 2021; the explanation concerns its original purpose.