GK Question

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The mobile network feature that broadcasts emergency alerts to all phones in a geographic area is called ________ Broadcast.

Answer: Cell / Location-Based

Cell Broadcast (part of CAP - Common Alerting Protocol) sends geo-targeted emergency alerts (cyclones, earthquakes) to all mobile devices in affected areas, regardless of subscription or app installation. Implemented by telecom operators under NDMA guidelines. Critical for last-mile warning dissemination questions.

Topic Disaster Tech
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC, Railway