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“India’s telecom policy must simultaneously address access, trust, and innovation”. Analyse the draft National Telecom Policy 2025 in light of this statement. Examine its adequacy in bridging digital divides and promoting domestic research and development. Also suggest areas of improvement.

Topic: changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. Q5. “India’s telecom policy must simultaneously address access, trust, and innovation”. Analyse the draft National Telecom Policy 2025 in light of this statement. Examine its adequacy in bridging digital divides and promoting domestic research and development. Also suggest areas of improvement. (15 M) Difficulty …

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Peering into India’s Digital Divide

Syllabus: Governance Source:  TH Context: The Comprehensive Modular Survey: Telecom 2025 (CMS) by the NSS reveals deep insights into India’s digital usage patterns, highlighting a shift from basic connectivity to meaningful digital empowerment. About Peering into India’s Digital Divide: What is Digital Divide? Definition: Digital divide refers to the unequal access to digital technologies (like …

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“Waves” OTT Platform

Source:  DD News  Context: Prasar Bharati, India’s public broadcaster, launched its OTT platform “Waves” during the opening ceremony of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2024. About Waves OTT Platform: Developer: Prasar Bharati, under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Launch Event: Inaugurated at IFFI 2024. Tagline: “Waves – Family Entertainment Ki Nayi Lehar.” …

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BharatNet project:

GS Paper 3 Topics Covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.   Context: The Meghalaya Cabinet has cleared amendments to a tripartite agreement for the implementation of BharatNet project in Meghalaya. The agreement was first signed in 2013 between DOT, Meghalaya government’s IT Department …

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