Information and communication technologies (ICTs) Current Affairs, GK & News
17 May: World Telecommunication and Information Society Day observed
On 17 May, World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) was celebrated throughout the world. The year 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of WTISD. About WTISD Background: The World Telecommunication and Information Society Day was first observed on 17 May since 1969. The day marks the establishment of International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and also the ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2019
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: Information and communication technologies (ICTs) • International Telecommunication Union • International Telegraph Convention • ITU • ITU Council • orld Telecommunication and Information Society Day • SDG • Sustainable Development Goals • UN • UNDP • United Nations • United Nations Development Group • WTISD 2019
India ranked 23rd in second Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI)
India has been ranked 23rd out of 165 nations in the second Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) that measures the commitment of nations across the world to cyber security. The Index has been released by the UN telecommunications agency International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Salient Highlights India has been listed in the “maturing category” of the index with a score of 0.683. Around ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2017
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Topics: Current Affairs - 2017 • Cyber-Attacks • Cybercrime • Cybersecurity • Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) • Information and communication technologies (ICTs) • International • International Telecommunication Union (ITU)