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1. In which year was the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) established?
The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) was established by the Government of India on August 24, 1984. This premier telecom research and development centre aims to revolutionize the telecom sector by developing cutting-edge technologies tailored to Indian conditions. C-DOT received the prestigious 'Champion' award at the WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event 2024 for its project “Mobile-Enabled Disaster Resilience through Cell Broadcast Emergency Alerting,” under the AI, C-7, E-environment category. This recognition highlights C-DOT's commitment to leveraging technology for societal impact, particularly in disaster management and emergency preparedness.