DoT Current Affairs, GK & News
Telecom: DoT abolishes NOCC charges
Recently, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has abolished the network operation and control center (NOCC) charges. What is the Network operation and control center (NOCC) charge? It is a charge levied on the use of space segments by telecom service providers for satellite telephony, broadband, etc. When was NOCC introduced? The NOCC levy regime was ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2022
Topics: DoT • NOCC • OneWeb • Satcom • Starlink • Telecom
India Mobile Congress 2018 held in New Delhi
The second edition of India Mobile Congress (IMC-2018) was held New Delhi from October 25-27, 2018. It was organised by Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI). The theme was “New Digital Horizons. Connect. Create. Innovate”. IMC 2018 It saw participation of more than 200,000 professionals from telecom industry, encompassing 5G, ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2018
Topics: Business • Cellular Operators Association of India • COAI • Department of Telecommunications • DoT • Economy • India Mobile Congress 2018 • National • New Delhi
CSIR and DoT sign MoU for nationwide Time Stamping & Time Synchronization network
National Physical Laboratory (CSIR-NPL) and Department of Telecommunications (DoT) have signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on technical knowledge sharing for establishing nationwide Time Stamping and Time Synchronization network (TSTSN) and traceability of Time signal to UTC NPL Time. Key Facts The nationwide TSTSN consisting of 22 numbers of Time Synchronization Centers (TSC’s) will be set ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
Topics: CSIR • Cyber-security • DoT • National • Science and Technology • Time Stamping & Time Synchronization network
Cabinet approves installation of telecom towers in cantonments, military areas
The Union Cabinet has approved proposal for revision of policy of Ministry of Defence for providing Defence land to Communication Operators for construction of Shared Communication Towers and allied Infrastructure. Decision in this regard was taken based on experience in implementing policy and guidelines issued by Department of Telecommunications (DoT) for issue of clearance for ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2017
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Topics: Cabinet Decisions • Defence • DoT • Ministry of Defenc • Telecom Towers • Telecommunication
Union Government allows Online Authentication using Aadhaar for new mobile connections
The Union Government has allowed online authentication using Aadhar for new mobile connections. In this regard Department of Telecom (DoT) has issued guidelines for Aadhaar Electronic-Know Your Customer (e-KYC). Key Facts The e-KYC seeks to make the online process of application and authentication faster and simpler for subscribers. Customer through their Aadhaar number and biometrics ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2016
Topics: DoT • National • Telecommunication
Home Ministry gives nod to Huawei to set up unit in Tamil Nadu
Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has given nod to Chinese Telecom manufacturer Huawei to set up a manufacturing unit in Tamil Nadu for its components. The security clearance was given by MHA in subject to certain conditions which the company must fulfil. It also includes condition of appointing of Indian nationals at key positions ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2015
Topics: Business • Current Affairs 2016 • DoT • Economy • internal security • Ministry of Home Affairs • Tamil Nadu • Telecommunications • TNPSC