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Net Neutrality

Mains > Science and Technology > Communication technology > Communication technology

WHY IN NEWS? The net neutrality debate has resurfaced in the country as telecom operators are backing a proposal to regulate Content Delivery Networks (CDN), which are used by global big tech companies to host data...

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Mains: Questions can be asked on need and relevance of net neutrality, arguments against net neutrality, efforts taken to enforce the principle etc.
Prelims: Questions can be asked on concept of net neutrality

APR 28

5G Services In India

Mains > Science and Technology > Communication technology > Communication technology

IN NEWS: Recently, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has recommended 36% reduction in base price of 5G spectrum. The government aims to conduct spectrum auctions in 2022 in order to enable ro...

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For Prelims, 5G is an important development in the area of science and technology. Hence, questions based on its fundamental concepts can be expected for prelims
For mains, questions on India’s current position on deployment of 5G and delays in its roll out may be expected.

APR 13

Near Field Communication(NFC) Technology

Preliminary > Science and Technology > Communication technology > Communication technology

Why in news? Google Pay has launched a new feature – to allow users with NFC-enabled Android smartphones and UPI accounts linked to Google Pay to carry out transactions just by tapping their phones on any Pin...

APR 5

Starlink project

Preliminary > Science and Technology > Communication technology > Communication technology

Why in news? Starlink satellite’s near-collision with Chinese station puts focus on space jam More about the news: China informed the United Nations General Assembly that its manned space station h...

DEC 30

5 G

Preliminary > Science and Technology > Communication technology > Communication technology

Why in news? The auction for the 5G spectrum is likely to take place around April-May 2022, Union Communications Minister said on 12th November 2021. What is 5G? 5G or fifth generation is the latest cell...

NOV 12

Bharat Net

Preliminary > Industry and Infrastructure > Miscellaneous > Communication technology

Why in news? Recently, the Union Cabinet approved a Viability Gap Funding support of up to Rs. 19,041 crore for the implementation of the BharatNet project through Public-Private Partnership model. About Bhara...

JUL 1

IPv6

Preliminary > Science and Technology > Communication technology > Communication technology

Why in news? Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) has unveiled three path breaking initiatives of National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) which will play a supporting role for the IPv6 aw...

APR 24

Quantum Technology

Mains > Science and Technology > IT & Computers > Communication technology

IN NEWS: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has announced the establishment of a Quantum Computing Applications Lab in partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS). WHAT IS ...

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For Prelims, questions on basics of quantum technology, quantum supremacy, developments like Quess and Sycamore etc can be asked.
For Mains, questions on basics of quantum technology, its application benefits and challenges can be asked. Also, direct questions on national mission on Quantum technologies and application can be asked.

JAN 28

PM WANI

Preliminary > Industry and Infrastructure > Miscellaneous > Communication technology

Why in news? The registrations for applying to offer Wi-Fi services under the recently launched Prime Minister Wi-Fi Access Network Interface (PM Wani) initiative will open by the first week of January. About ...

DEC 22

Bharat AirFibre

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IN NEWS: Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) on Sunday announced the expansion of its Bharat Air Fiber Services to Maharashtra. What is it? BSNL Bharat AirFibre will enable homes in rural areas with broa...

AUG 3