22 May 2024: PIB Summary for UPSC

22 May 2024 PIB
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Defence Sector ICT Conclave inaugurated
2. Exercise Cyber Suraksha 2024
3. Prelims Facts

1. Defence Sector ICT Conclave inaugurated

Syllabus: GS-3, Economy

Mains: Telecom sector in India; ICT in defence

Context:

The Defence Sector ICT Conclave was organised by the Telecom Equipment and Services Export Promotion Council (TEPC) in collaboration with the Department of Telecommunications, the Ministry of Communications, and the Ministry of External Affairs.

Background:

• The Indian telecom sector has witnessed significant progress in the recent years. 
• There are several Indian companies which have been designing, manufacturing and exporting telecom equipment. 
• Telecom equipment designed and manufactured in India is now being exported to nearly 70 countries.

Significance of ICT in defence:

• From facilitating real-time coordination to enabling advanced data analysis and decision-making, ICT forms the backbone of defence operations in the 21st century. 

India’s position as an exporter of defence telecom products:

• India’s exports have surged by 35% and India is competing on equal terms in quality with the best manufacturers in the world. 
• At home, India has installed around 4,42,000 5G base stations and nearly 80% of the equipment used in the 5G rollout in India was manufactured indigenously.
• It was discussed in the meeting that the potential of Indian telecom products to transform the defence sector of any country is immense.  
• By harnessing cost-effectiveness, India’s trusted telecom products and expertise, a resilient communication infrastructure can be built that empowers defence forces to safeguard national interests more effectively.
• Furthermore, India’s prowess in cyber security is crucial in an area where cyber-attacks pose a significant risk to national security. 
• India’s expertise in data analytics and artificial intelligence empowers our defence forces with predictive insights and actionable intelligence, enhancing decision-making and operational effectiveness on the front.

Telecom Equipment and Services Export Promotion Council (TEPC):

• Under the ambit of the Foreign Trade Policy, TEPC was established by the Government of India in 2009 to promote and develop the export of telecom equipment and services.
• The council’s scope encompasses the entire telecom ecosystem including ICT hardware and software, Infrastructure products, service provision, system Integration & consultancy services.

 

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