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What is the primary objective of introducing the new numbering series 160xxxxxxx?
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?
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?
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?
Why are telemarketers currently using 10-digit mobile numbers for voice calls?
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What benefit will citizens gain from the introduction of the new numbering series?
What benefit will citizens gain from the introduction of the new numbering series?
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Study Notes
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.
