Agreement between TRAI and MCMC

Trai, Malaysian Telecom Regulator ink pact

Question: Telecommunication Regulatory Authority (TRAI) was established in-
(a) Year 1985
(b) Years 1989
(c) Year 1995
(d) Year 1997
Answer- (d)
Related Facts:

  • On August 22nd, 2017, the Indian Telecommunication Regulatory Authority (TRAI) signed a letter of intent (Lol) with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC).
  • The purpose of this agreement is to jointly conduct capacity building exercises in the field of broadcast and telecommunication regulation.
  • This agreement will help regulators to work closely to enhance mutual cooperation and bilateral relations.
  • Presently, RS Sharma is Chairman of Indian Telecommunication Regulatory Authority.
  • Indian Telecommunication Regulatory Authority (TRAI) was established in February, 1997.
  • Its headquarters is in New Delhi.

Reference:
http://www.trai.gov.in/sites/default/files/PR_No.65of2017.pdf
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/company/deals/trai-malaysian-telecom-regulator-ink-pact/articleshow/60182859.cms