TRAI Recommendations on “Renewal of Multi-System Operators (MSOs) Registration”

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has recently issued its recommendations on the “Renewal of Multi-System Operators (MSOs) Registration”. Currently, the Cable Television Networks Rules, 1994 does not have provisions for the renewal of the MSO registrations. What are the salient features of the TRAI recommendations? The renewal of the MSO registration must be ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Topics: Cable Television Networks Rules • Multi-System Operators • TRAI

Angul-Balram rail link

The 14 km-long Angul-Balram rail link was inaugurated recently. About Angul-Balram rail link The Angul-Balram rail link was constructed by the Mahanadi Coal Railway Limited (MCRL). It was constructed at a total cost of Rs.300 crore. This rail link is the first phase of the 68 km-long inner corridor called Angul-Balram-Putugadia-Jarapada-Tentuloi. It has increased the ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2022 • Places in News Current Affairs

Topics: Balram-Putugadia-Jarapada-Tentuloi rail link • Coal Sector • Coalfields • Odisha

Stay Safe Online Campaign and G20 Digital Innovation Alliance

The “Stay Safe Online” campaign and the “G20 Digital Innovation Alliance” (G20 DIA) were launched recently as part of India’s G20 presidency. What is the “Stay Safe Online” campaign? The “Stay Safe Online” campaign” aims to raise awareness about the importance of staying safe in the online world amid the increasing dependence on the internet. ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs

Topics: Cybersecurity • G20 • G20 Digital Innovation Alliance • G20 Presidency • India's G20 Presidency • innovation • Stay Safe Online Campaign

Official Government of India Calendar for 2023

Union Minister Shri Anurag Thakur has released the Official Government of India Calendar for the year 2023. About the Official Government of India Calendar for 2023 The official calendar for the year 2023 has a collection of 12 images that depict the country’s dynamic growth. It includes 12 themes for 12 months to showcase the ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Topics: Calendar • Calendars • Government of India

Proposal to Shift from “Minimum” to “Living” Wages

The Union Labour Ministry is currently mulling to shift from the “minimum wages” to “living wages” in a bid to bring more people from poverty in the country. What is a living wage? The term “living wage” is the theoretical income level that enables an individual or a family to afford adequate shelter, food, healthcare ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2022 • India Nation & States Current Affairs

Topics: Extreme poverty • Extreme Poverty in India • International Labour Organization • International Labour Organization (ILO) • minimum wage • Minimum Wages

IISc Bengaluru – G20 Science Working Group’s Secretariat

The Bengaluru-based Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has been chosen as the secretariat for Science 20 (S20) – the science working group of the G20 summit. About the S20 2023 The Science 20 (S20) 2023 will work towards resolving common global-level challenges like poverty. It will focus on three key issues: Universal Holistic Health Clean ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs • Summits and Conferences

Topics: G20 • G20 Countries • IISc • IISc Bangalore • Indian Institute of Science (IISc) • Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru • Secretariat for 2023 G20 summit