Pralhad Joshi inaugurates Indian Standard Time network in Bengaluru
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Why in news
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi inaugurated the White Rabbit Technology-based Indian Standard Time (IST) Distribution Demonstration Network in Bengaluru to reduce reliance on foreign GPS sources.
Background
The project is part of the ‘One Nation, One Time’ initiative managed by the Legal Metrology Division. It utilizes White Rabbit Technology to provide high-precision time synchronization across critical sectors while adhering to global UTC protocols.
Facts for Prelims
- S&TWhite Rabbit Technology: A high-precision network protocol for sub-nanosecond time synchronization.
- BodyNPL (National Physical Laboratory): Primary body for establishing national standards in India.
- FactThe network aims to provide a uniform and secure time standard to reduce dependency on foreign GPS signals.
- PostPralhad Joshi: Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of establishing an indigenous high-precision time synchronization network for India's critical infrastructure and national security.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Strategic autonomy: Reducing vulnerability to foreign GPS spoofing or signal jamming in critical infrastructure.
- Technological sovereignty: Leveraging White Rabbit technology to achieve sub-nanosecond accuracy for 5G and power grids.
- Security architecture: Ensuring synchronized timestamps for financial transactions and telecommunications to prevent cyber-attacks.
Keywords: Strategic Autonomy · Time Synchronization · Critical Infrastructure · Technological Sovereignty · Cybersecurity
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