Net neutrality - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   Which committee was appointed on issue of Net neutrality in India?

a. Rahul Khullar
b. Vijay Bhatkar
c. R.S.Sharma
d. A K Bhargava
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: A K Bhargava

Explanation:
Recommendations of A K Bhargava committee:

- Legitimate traffic management practices should be allowed yet tested against Net Neutrality core principles.
- Improper prioritisation will not be permitted, paid or otherwise.
- The specific approach of India towards Net Neutrality should take into account global best practices which serve specific needs of the nation
- The primal aim of India’s Net Neutrality principle should be towards the reasonably priced broadband, quality broadband,universal broadband for citizens
- User rights on Internet need to be ensured so ISP/Telecom providers do not limit the ability of the user to receive, send, transmit or post legal content, app or service online or restrict lawful internet activity use.
- OTT or over the top app services should be really encouraged and obstacles in their progress should be eliminated.


2)   Who regulates issues related to net neutrality in India?

a. Department of communication
b. ISP providers
c. TRAI
d. All
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: TRAI

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!