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What is necessary for the Internet to function well?
Why have other countries achieved phenomenal growth in their country code domain name?
What is the purpose of the policy framework for .IN domain name?
What is the focus of the new framework for .IN Registry implementation?
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Who has been entrusted with the responsibility of setting up the Registry for .IN domain name?
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What will NIXI create to operate as a Registry for .IN domain in India?
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What type of company is NIXI?
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Who promotes NIXI?
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What is the primary purpose of a forward-looking policy for registration under ccTLD?
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What are some of the key questions that a policy for ccTLD registration would need to address?
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Why would a registrant prefer to register in ccTLD rather than gTLD?
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What is a key requirement for a Registry to provide reliable service?
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What is the significance of Internet domain name registrations in a country?
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What is a necessary feature of a Registry to withstand hacking and denial-of-service (DoS) attacks?
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Why has the growth of .IN domain been slow?
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What is a key benefit of a scalable Registry infrastructure?
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What is the current status of .IN domain name registrations in India?
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What is a characteristic of a Registry that is resistant to hacking?
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What is the targeted number of .IN domain name registrations at the end of the first year of operation?
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What is the potential of .IN domain name?
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At which level will the zones .gov.in, .mil.in, and .ac &.edu.in be reserved for the Government, Defence, and Educational institutions respectively?
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What is the purpose of a Registry in the context of ccTLD?
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Who will handle .gov.in registration?
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What is the significance of Internet domain names in recent times?
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At which level can State Governments and Union Territories register?
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What was the role of NCST before 1997?
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What is the benefit of a proactive policy for .IN domain proliferation?
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Why will one or two character domain registration not be allowed at the 2nd and 3rd levels?
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What category of names will be reserved prior to the opening of registration at 2nd/3rd levels?
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Who is currently responsible for .IN domain registrations?
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Who has a legitimate interest in protecting their brand?
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What is the expected annual growth of .IN domain name registrations over a couple of years?
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What is the main objective of the .IN Registry's administration?
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What is the legal status of the .IN Registry?
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Who will issue an executive order for the .IN Registry?
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What is the role of the National Informatics Centre (NIC) in the .IN Registry?
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How will the .IN Registry carry out registrations?
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What is the eligibility criterion for Registrars to be appointed by the .IN Registry?
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What is the one-time non-refundable entry fee for Registrars appointed by the .IN Registry?
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What is the minimum amount that Registrars must deposit in their account with the .IN Registry?
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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.