INTERNET AND MOBILE ASSOCIATION OF INDIA (IAMAI) -UPSC Current Affairs

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Context

There is a widening rift between some Indian start-ups and the industry body Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI).
Founders of some of the country’s new-age businesses have accused the IAMAI of “promoting the views” of big tech companies such as Google and Meta.

Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI)

Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) is a not-for-profit industry body representing the interests of online and mobile value-added services industry. It is registered under The Societies Registration Act, 1860.
IAMAI is a specialized industry body in India representing the interests of the online and mobile value-added services industry since 2004.

Mandate

The main purpose of the Internet and Mobile Association of India is to improve and expand the value added services pertaining to mobiles and several online services.
IAMAI also put forward the problems and requirements of the businesses to the consumers, shareholders, investors and the government of India.

Attempt Daily Quiz

PRELIMS PRACTICE QUESTION

Q. Which of the following statements are correct?

a) Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) is a not-for-profit industry body representing the interests of online and mobile value-added services industry.

b) It is registered under The Societies Registration Act, 1860.

c) IAMAI is representing the interests of the online and mobile value-added services industry since 2004.

1. Only a

2. Only b and c

3. a, b and c

4. a and c only

Answer: 3