‘Project Loon’, sometimes seen in the news, is related to
[amp_mcq option1=”waste management technology” option2=”wireless communication technology” option3=”solar power production technology” option4=”water conservation technology” correct=”option2″]
This question was previously asked in
UPSC IAS – 2016
‘Project Loon’ was a research and development project by Google (later spun out into Alphabet’s X, and then Loon LLC).
The project aimed at providing wireless communication technology, specifically internet access, to rural and remote areas using high-altitude balloons placed in the stratosphere. These balloons acted as floating cell towers.