Ministry of Communications Current Affairs, GK & News
ITU Regional Standardization Forum in New Delhi
International Telecommunication Union’s Regional Standardization Forum for Asia and Oceania region was inaugurated by Minister of State for Communications Devusinh Chauhan, in New Delhi. This forum started from August 8, 2022. It is being hosted by Ministry of Communications, under the theme- “Regulatory and Policy aspects of Telecommunications”. Highlights of the Forum: According to the ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2022 • Events Current Affairs
Topics: International Telecommunication Union • Ministry of Communications • Regional Standardization Forum for Asia and Oceania region • Telecommunication
India Post to release a ‘Special Cancellation’
India Post is going to release a ‘Special Cancellation’ on the occasion of International Yoga Day (IYD) on June 21, 2021 to capture essence of the day. It is a unique initiative to mark commemoration of 7th International Day of Yoga. Key Points Yoga and IDY are popular subjects for philatelic commemorations for years. Department ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: India Post • International Day of Yoga • Lord Dalhousie • Ministry of Communications • Warren Hastings
DoT launches ‘5G Hackathon’
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) of the Ministry of Communication has recently launched ‘5G Hackathon’ in association with government and industry stakeholders. The Hackathon aims to convert new ideas into feasible 5-G products and solutions in the country. All students, start-ups, SMEs, academic institutions and registered companies in India and even NRIs can participate in ..
Topics: 5G • Department of Telecommunication • Ministry of Communications
Government exempts devices operating in low frequency range from licensing norms
Department of Telecom (DoT) has exempted wireless devices that operate in low frequency range like bluetooth, wireless chargers, internet-of-things (IoT) products, medical devices etc. from licensing requirement. The move aimed at facilitating ease of doing business for adoption of new technologies like IoT, machine-to-machine (M2M) communications both in industrial and consumer applications. Key Facts Henceforth, ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2018
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: Department of Telecom • Government Polices • IoT • M2M communications • Ministry of Communications • National • Spectrum licensing • Telecom sector • Wireless Devices
Government launches DARPAN-PLI App
The Union Ministry of Communications has launched DARPAN-PLI application for seamless collection of premium for Postal Life Insurance (PLI) and Rural Postal Life Insurance (RPLI) policies. The app launched under DARPAN Project will help in collection of premium of these two policies at branch post offices anywhere in India, with online updation of the policies. ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: DARPAN Project • DARPAN-PLI app • Government Schemes • Ministry of Communications • National • Postal Services
Darpan Project
Digital Advancement of Rural Post Office for A New India or DARPAN project was launched by Ministry of Communications is an Information Technology (IT) modernisation project aimed at realising financial inclusion of un-banked rural population. The objective of the project is to improve quality of service, add value to services and achieve financial inclusion of ..
Topics: Banking • Economy • Education • Financial inclusion • Inclusion • Microfinance • Ministry of Communications