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12 August 2026

TRAI directive on 1601-series for transactional calls

The directive is a specific regulatory action by TRAI, a statutory body, aimed at addressing the governance issue of spam and unsolicited communication, which is a relevant topic for GS2.

1 min read Day 4 of 4 1 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • TRAI has issued a directive mandating the use of a dedicated 1601-series for transactional and service calls.
  • The directive excludes entities in the Banking, Financial Services & Insurance (BFSI) and Government sectors.
  • The initial phase of implementation targets entities operating in the utilities, courier, and logistics sectors.
  • The 1601-series is strictly prohibited from being used for promotional voice calls by any entity.

Part of a longer story

This is day 4 of 4 in TRAI regulation of caller identification apps, which has been running since 9 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Examine the role of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) in regulating communication standards and protecting consumer interests in the digital era. 150 words
    Attempt this — 150 words in 8 min
    0 / 150 words 8:00

Prelims

  1. The 1601-series number, as per the recent TRAI directive, is intended for which of the following purposes?

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