SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, ENVIRONMENT, BIODIVERSITY

Question 1

What is “Net Neutality” and why was it in news recently? Comment on the significance of net neutrality.

Source:

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2014-01-15/internet/46223604_1_net-neutrality-rules-broadband-providers-open-internet-rules

http://www.gizmodo.in/news/The-Grim-Future-of-a-World-Without-Net-Neutrality/articleshow/28807656.cms

http://www.technologyreview.com/news/523736/around-the-world-net-neutrality-is-not-a-reality/

Question 2

“Creative Commons licenses are not an alternative to copyright. They work alongside copyright and enable you to modify your copyright terms to best suit your needs.” Elaborate.

Source:

http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/blogs/blog-datadelve/article5380106.ece