Net Neutrality - Current Affairs Questions and Answers

1)   The Government has extended the deadline for submission of public comments on the proposed policy framework for net neutrality till ___________.

a. 20th August
b. 30th August
c. 1st September
d. 5th September
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 20th August

Explanation:
Department of Telecom said in a notice on its website that last date for submission of suggestions and comments on report of committee on Net Neutrality through discussion forum under MyGov.in has been extended till 20th of August. Net neutrality implies that equal treatment be accorded to all Internet traffic and no priority be given to an entity or company based on the payment to content or service providers such as telecom companies, which is seen as discriminatory. The neutrality debate flared up in India after telecom operator Airtel launched a platform, Airtel Zero, that would allow free access of some websites on its network.


2)   On 16th July’15 which committee’s report on Net Neutrality has been released by the Department of Telecom (DoT)?

a. A K Bhargava Committee
b. Aaiyar Committee
c. Krishnamurthy Committee
d. J Shankar Committee
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: A K Bhargava Committee

Explanation:
The Committee unhesitatingly recommended for adherence of the core principles of Net Neutrality, it also suggested few exceptions in the interests of national security and businesses.