CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Telecom Centres of Excellence India (TCOE India), set up in Public Private Partnership (PPP) mode, are an example of the Government, the Academia and the Industry working together for the sustained growth and progress of the country in the Telecom sector.

Detailed explanation-2: -Vodafone Idea Limited (Vi) has partnered with the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER) to set up a telecom centre of excellence (CoE), after both sides signed a memorandum of understanding to the effect. The centre has been named InViCT (ICRIER and Vodafone Idea Centre for Telecom).

Detailed explanation-3: -Telecommunication Centre means land and buildings used for telecommunication and includes cell phone masts and base station, satellite dish antennas, antennas and electronic equipment.

Detailed explanation-4: -Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday made an aggressive pitch for adoption of products that are designed and made in India, citing better quality and costs, as he affirmed the government’s firm resolve to improving ease of doing business and reducing regulations in the sector.