Question

Explain the rapid transformation in the communication sector in the modern times.

Answer 1

1. As the pace of change, has been rapid in modern times. Long distance communication is far easier without physical movement of the communicator or receiver.
2. The Subscriber Trunk Dialling (STD) telephone facility has marked an evolution in strengthening India's telecom network by incorporating advances in space technology.
3. Mass communication provides entertainment and creates awareness among people about various national programmes and policies. It includes radio, television, newspapers, magazines, books and films.
4. All India Radio (Akashwani) broadcasts a variety of programmes in national, regional and local languages for various categories of people, spread over different parts of the country.
5. Doordarshan, the national television channel of India, is one of the largest terrestrial networks in the world. It broadcasts a variety of programmes from entertainment, educational to sports, etc. for people of different age groups.
6. India is the largest producer of feature films in the world. It produces short films; video feature films and video short films.