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

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

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

Department of Posts launches Cool EMS Service between India and Japan

Department of Posts under Ministry of Communications has launched Cool EMS Service between India and Japan. It is one-way service from Japan to India which allows customers in India to import Japanese food items for personal use which is allowed under Indian regulations. Cool EMS Service The Cool EMS Service came into force from March ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018

Topics: Cool EMS Service • department of posts • india-japan • Ministry of Communications • National • Postal Service