Feb 10, 2016: Net Neutrality and TRAI’s decision
General Studies: Daily Capsule
Curtain Raiser –News Update (Feb 10, 2016)
Net Neutrality and TRAI’s
decision:
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TRAI’s decision
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TRAI supports
net neutrality
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Prohibits
telecom providers from charging differential rates for data services
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TRAI’s endorsement of net neutrality
safeguards
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Internet against
platform monopolies
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The ability for
users not only to be consumers but also creators f conent
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What is the principle of net neutrality?
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Principle of net neutrality – the
principle that all websites and data on the Internet should be treated
as equal.
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The
TRAI ruling can be seen as a blow to Facebook’s Free Basics, Airtel Zero and
other similar data services which offered access to some websites and content
for free.
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1. TRAI
has ruled that no service provider shall offer or allow discriminatory
pricing for data services based on content.
2. It has
ruled against any arrangement or agreement between any service provider or
any person that adheres to differential pricing for data services.
3. TRAI
has allowed for special reduction of tariff for accessing or providing
emergency services during times of public emergency. The authority has asked
for the same to be reported within seven working days.
4. The
telecom regulator has ruled that if a service provider is found violating the
regulation, there will be a penalty of Rs 50,000 for each day of
contravention, subject to a maximum of Rs 50 Lakhs.
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Source: Adhering to basics and freedom, Editorial, Feb 10,
2016, The Hindu
Internet power to the people, by Prabir Purkayastha, Feb
2016, The Hindu
Indian Express web page visited on Feb 10, 2016
The common effects of
Hypothermia:
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The common effects of
Hyothermia:
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Frostbite
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Pneumonia
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Kidney failure
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Heart problems
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Fluid in the lungs
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Inflammation of the pancreas
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Source: Air pockets may have kept him alive, Feb 10, 2016,
The Hindu
