Current Context:The Government has barred telecom infrastructure providers from storing or sharing sensitive telecom data outside India.
- Telecom network data, system logs and infrastructure information must remain on servers located in India.
- The rule applies to telecom towers, satellite gateways, cloud-based telecom systems and related service providers.
- The objective is to protect national security, prevent foreign access and strengthen control over critical communication infrastructure.
- Companies may need to use Indian data centres and restrict access by foreign parent companies or overseas partners.
- Non-compliance may lead to penalties or cancellation of telecom authorisation.
Question:
Q1.Which of the following is the main objective of the Government’s decision to bar telecom data sharing outside India?
a) To reduce mobile tariffs
b) To promote foreign cloud services
c) To protect national security and sensitive telecom infrastructure
d) To increase telecom imports
Answer: c) The Government wants sensitive telecom network data, system logs and infrastructure information to remain stored within India. This reduces the risk of foreign access, surveillance and cyber threats.
a) To reduce mobile tariffs
b) To promote foreign cloud services
c) To protect national security and sensitive telecom infrastructure
d) To increase telecom imports
Answer: c) The Government wants sensitive telecom network data, system logs and infrastructure information to remain stored within India. This reduces the risk of foreign access, surveillance and cyber threats.
