NIXI launches Four Digital Platforms

Why in News?

National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) launched four digital platforms on its 23rd Foundation Day.

Platforms

1. IX Portal

• Internet Exchange management

• Improves internet traffic routing

2. myIRINN Portal

• Manages Internet Number Resources

• Operated by IRINN

3. .IN Auction Portal

• Auction of premium .IN domain names

4. AI-enabled WHOIS Screening Platform

• Detects suspicious domain registrations

• Improves cybersecurity

About NIXI

Established:

• 2003

Under:

• Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY)

Functions

• Internet Exchange

• .IN domain registry

• Internet Protocol allocation

UPSC Keywords

• Internet Governance

• Digital India

• Cyber Security

• AI Governance