NATIONAL INTERNET EXCHANGE OF INDIA (Syllabus: GS Paper 3 – Economy)

Context: The National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) is set to unveil the BhashaNet portal at the upcoming Universal Acceptance (UA) Day.

National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI)

• Establishment: NIXI was established in 2003 as a not-for-profit organization under the Companies Act 2013.
• Purpose: Its primary aim is to utilize Internet Service Protocols (ISPs) to route domestic traffic within India, reducing latency and bandwidth charges by avoiding international routing.
• Mission: NIXI is dedicated to increasing Internet penetration and adoption in India.
• Facilitation: It focuses on infrastructure development to manage and enable widespread Internet usage across the country.
• National Internet Registry (NIR) Functionality:
• NIR Operation: NIXI operates the National Internet Registry (NIR), known as the Indian Registry for Internet Names and Numbers (IRINN).
• IXP Services: NIR provides Internet Exchange Points (IXPs), crucial for enhancing Internet infrastructure and connectivity within India.

Universal Acceptance (UA) Day

• About: UA Day is an annual event organized by the Universal Acceptance Steering Group (UASG) and ICANN.
• Aim: To raise awareness and promote UA adoption through various informational and training sessions, both virtual and in-person.
• Technical Requirement: UA ensures that all valid domain names and email addresses, regardless of script or language, can be used equally across Internet applications and systems.