Why in the News?
- Government has constituted the Online Gaming Authority of India (OGAI) under a new legal framework to regulate the online gaming ecosystem.
What is OGAI
- Online Gaming Authority of India (OGAI) is a central regulatory body for online gaming
- Established under: Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act 2025
- Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
- Operational from: May 1, 2026
Key Functions
- Acts as: Central authority for online gaming
- Covers: Online games and Esports
- Categorises games into: Money games and Non-money games
- Maintains: Official registry of games
- Handles: User complaints and Public grievances
- Enforcement Coordination Works with: Financial institutions and Law enforcement agencies
| [2019] In India, which of the following bodies/mechanisms review the functioning of independent regulators like PFRDA, IBBI, AERA, and PNGRB? 1.Ad Hoc Committees appointed by the Parliament. 2.Parliamentary Standing Committees. 3.NITI Aayog. 4.Financial Sector Legislative Reforms Commission (FSLRC). 5.Finance Commission. Select the correct answer using the code given below: [A] 1 and 2 only [B] 1, 3, and 4 [C] 2, 4, and 5 [D] 2 only |
