ITU Council 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 elected as Member of International Telecommunications Union (ITU) Council
India was elected as member of International Telecommunications Union (ITU) Council for another 4-year term from 2019 to 2022. The elections to ITU Council were held during ongoing ITU Plenipotentiary Conference 2018 at Dubai, UAE. India got elected to Council from Asia-Australasia region by securing 165 votes and was among 48 countries elected to Council ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2018
Topics: International Organisations • International Telecommunications Union • ITU Council • National