Indian Government's New Numbering Series for Legitimate Calls
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What is the primary objective of introducing the new numbering series 160xxxxxxx?

  • To introduce a new mobile number format
  • To help citizens easily identify legitimate calls (correct)
  • To increase telemarketing calls
  • To reduce transactional calls
  • What type of calls are expected to be curbed with the introduction of the new numbering series?

  • International calls
  • Unsolicited voice calls from telemarketers (correct)
  • Transactional calls
  • Legitimate service calls
  • What is unique about the new numbering series 160xxxxxxx?

  • It is used for telemarketing calls
  • It is used for international calls
  • It is used for all types of calls
  • It is used for service or transactional calls (correct)
  • Why are telemarketers currently using 10-digit mobile numbers for voice calls?

    <p>Because it is not regulated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What benefit will citizens gain from the introduction of the new numbering series?

    <p>They will be able to identify legitimate calls easily</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Centre's Initiative to Curb Unsolicited Calls

    • The Centre has introduced a new numbering series, 160xxxxxxx, for making service or transactional calls.
    • The new numbering series aims to help citizens easily identify legitimate calls.
    • The initiative targets to curb unsolicited voice calls from telemarketers using 10-digit mobile numbers.

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    Learn about the Indian government's introduction of a new numbering series, 160xxxxxxx, to help citizens identify legitimate calls and prevent unwanted calls from telemarketers.

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