Country Code Internet Domain Registrations

Questions and Answers

What is necessary for the Internet to function well?

Competing agencies

Private ownership

Collaborating agencies (correct)

Government control

Why have other countries achieved phenomenal growth in their country code domain name?

Due to government control

Due to limited private-public partnership

Due to lack of infrastructure

Due to decentralized organizational structure (correct)

What is the purpose of the policy framework for .IN domain name?

To regulate the use of .IN domain name

To limit the growth of .IN domain name

To restrict the use of .IN domain name

To brand .IN domain name in a big way (correct)

What is the focus of the new framework for .IN Registry implementation?

Creating liberal, efficient, and market-friendly processes Signup and view all the answers

Who has been entrusted with the responsibility of setting up the Registry for .IN domain name?

National Internet Exchange of India Signup and view all the answers

What will NIXI create to operate as a Registry for .IN domain in India?

.IN Network Information Centre Signup and view all the answers

What type of company is NIXI?

Not-for-profit company Signup and view all the answers

Who promotes NIXI?

Department of Information Technology Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a forward-looking policy for registration under ccTLD?

To establish Indian identity in the Internet space with a short and unique domain name Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the key questions that a policy for ccTLD registration would need to address?

What are the domains available for registration, restrictions in registering domain names, and prices charged? Signup and view all the answers

Why would a registrant prefer to register in ccTLD rather than gTLD?

Because ccTLD provides an Indian identity in the Internet space Signup and view all the answers

What is a key requirement for a Registry to provide reliable service?

100% uptime Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Internet domain name registrations in a country?

It is a measure of the country's popularity in the Internet space Signup and view all the answers

What is a necessary feature of a Registry to withstand hacking and denial-of-service (DoS) attacks?

High hardware and software requirements Signup and view all the answers

Why has the growth of .IN domain been slow?

Due to the absence of contemporary processes and infrastructure Signup and view all the answers

What is a key benefit of a scalable Registry infrastructure?

It can accommodate growth without interruptions Signup and view all the answers

What is the current status of .IN domain name registrations in India?

Around 7000 domains have been registered Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a Registry that is resistant to hacking?

It has high hardware and software requirements Signup and view all the answers

What is the targeted number of .IN domain name registrations at the end of the first year of operation?

100,000 Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential of .IN domain name?

It has untapped growth potential Signup and view all the answers

At which level will the zones .gov.in, .mil.in, and .ac &.edu.in be reserved for the Government, Defence, and Educational institutions respectively?

3rd level Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Registry in the context of ccTLD?

To provide domain name registration and maintenance services Signup and view all the answers

Who will handle .gov.in registration?

NIC Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Internet domain names in recent times?

They have assumed greater significance Signup and view all the answers

At which level can State Governments and Union Territories register?

Both 2nd and 3rd level Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of NCST before 1997?

It was the de facto Registry for .IN domain Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of a proactive policy for .IN domain proliferation?

It can establish .IN as a globally recognised symbol of India’s growth and developments Signup and view all the answers

Why will one or two character domain registration not be allowed at the 2nd and 3rd levels?

For use by the general public Signup and view all the answers

What category of names will be reserved prior to the opening of registration at 2nd/3rd levels?

Constitutional Authorities, States/ Union Territories/ Cities, and Specific Names for Registry use Signup and view all the answers

Who is currently responsible for .IN domain registrations?

The Registry Signup and view all the answers

Who has a legitimate interest in protecting their brand?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the expected annual growth of .IN domain name registrations over a couple of years?

50% Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of the .IN Registry's administration?

To ensure operational stability, reliability, and security of .IN domain Signup and view all the answers

What is the legal status of the .IN Registry?

A not-for-profit organization Signup and view all the answers

Who will issue an executive order for the .IN Registry?

The Department of Information Technology (DIT) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the National Informatics Centre (NIC) in the .IN Registry?

To act as a Registrar for .gov.in registrations Signup and view all the answers

How will the .IN Registry carry out registrations?

Through a number of Registrars appointed by it Signup and view all the answers

What is the eligibility criterion for Registrars to be appointed by the .IN Registry?

They must be an ISP connected to the National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) Signup and view all the answers

What is the one-time non-refundable entry fee for Registrars appointed by the .IN Registry?

Rs. 50,000/- Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum amount that Registrars must deposit in their account with the .IN Registry?

Rs. 25,000/- Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

.IN Domain Name Policy Framework

The new policy by INNIC under NIXI targets 100,000 .IN domain name registrations at the end of the first year, with an average annual growth of 50% over the next couple of years.
Unlimited generic .IN registration will be open to the public at the 2nd level.
Unlimited generic 3rd level registrations will also be open to the public in popular zones like .co.in, .net.in, .org.in, etc.

Reserved Zones

The zones .gov.in, .mil.in, .ac.in, and .edu.in will be reserved for the Government, Defence, and Educational institutions respectively.
Registrations at the 3rd level in these zones will be carried out by the Government or an institution identified by the Government.

State Governments and Union Territories

State Governments and Union Territories can register under .gov.in category.
They are also free to register at the 2nd level using a two-letter nomenclature adopted by the Transport Department.
City administrations can register at the 3rd level either with the State or under .gov.in category.

Prohibited Registrations

One or two character domain registration will not be allowed at the 2nd and 3rd levels for use by the general public.

Reserved Names

The following category of names will be reserved before opening registration at 2nd/3rd levels:
- Constitutional Authorities
- States/Union Territories/Cities
- Specific Names for Registry use

Trademark Owners and Intellectual Property

Trademark owners, registered companies, and owners of intellectual property have a legitimate interest in protecting their brand.
The Registry should adhere to interoperable technical standards announced by ICANN.

Policy Framework and Implementation

The policy framework focuses on creating liberal, efficient, and market-friendly processes and a distributed organizational structure.
The National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) will create the .IN Network Information Centre (INNIC) to operate as a Registry for .IN domain in India.

Institutional Framework

The .IN Registry will be a Not-for-Profit organization, functioning as an autonomous body, accountable to the Government.
Its responsibility will be to maintain .IN domain to ensure its operational stability, reliability, and security.

Registrars

The .IN Registry will appoint Registrars through an open process of selection based on transparent eligibility criteria.
Registrars will either be an ISP themselves who are connected to NIXI, or use the services of such ISP who is connected to NIXI.

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This quiz assesses knowledge on country code internet domain registrations, liberal policies, and global procedures. It covers the changes in registration policies and their impact.