Telecommunications
International Advisory Body for Submarine Cable Resilience
Submarine telecommunication cables are vital for global connectivity, and carry approximately 99% of internet traffic, which supports essential services like commerce, healthcare, and education. However, they are susceptible to damage and each year, around 150-200 faults occur globally. Common causes ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Summits and Conferences
TRAI’s New Traceability Guidelines on OTPs
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) will enforce new traceability guidelines on December 1, 2024, to combat spam and fraudulent messages. Concerns arose about delays in receiving messages and one-time passwords (OTPs). Purpose of the Guidelines The guidelines aim ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Network Readiness Index 2024
India has achieved remarkable progress in the Network Readiness Index (NRI) 2024. The country has climbed 11 places to rank 49th, up from 60th in 2023, which evaluates 133 economies based on technology, people, governance, and impact. Key Areas of ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
New Telecom Cyber Security Rules in India
The Government of India has implemented new telecom cyber security regulations, aimed to enhance the protection of communication networks and services. Telecom companies are now required to report security incidents to the government. They must also share specific data for ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
25th South Asian Telecommunication Regulators’ Council (SATRC) in Delhi
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) hosted an important multilateral event in New Delhi. The South Asian Telecommunication Regulators’ Council (SATRC) convened for three days. This year’s meeting included a delegation from Afghanistan, marking a notable inclusion. The SATRC ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Network Readiness Index 2022
The Network Readiness Index 2022 was released by the US-based non-profit Portulans Institute. This report assesses the network-based readiness landscape of 131 economies based on their performances in four different pillars – technology, people, governance and impact. It encompasses 58 ..
Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Union Cabinet: MoU between India and UK in ICT approved
On November 4, 2020, the Union Cabinet chaired by PM Modi approved the Memorandum of Understanding signed between India and UK. The MoU was signed in the field of Information Communication Technologies and Telecommunications. Key Highlights The MoU was signed ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Senior IAS Officer PD Vaghela appointed TRAI Chairman
On September 28, 2020, senior IAS Officer PD Vaghela was appointed as the TRAI (Telecom Regulatory of India) Chairman. HE has succeeded RS Sharma. About PD Vaghela He is a Gujarat-Cadre IAS Officer. He is currently in the Department of ..