World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD)

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About World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly:

It has been held every four years since 2002.
It serves as the governing conference of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Standardisation Sector (ITU-T).
It is one of the three world conferences organized by the International Telecommunication Union.
It define the work program, working methods, and structure of study groups” for ITU’s Telecommunication Standardization Sector
This event plays a pivotal role in setting global telecommunication standards, making India’s hosting of the WTSA a significant milestone.
- WTSA 2024 will be preceded by the Global Standards Symposium (GSS) on October 14, 2024, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
- The GSS is a high-level forum for policy debates on ICT standardization, addressing its evolving dynamics and technical implications.

Key facts about International Telecommunication Union

It is the United Nations specialized agency for information and communication technologies.
It was established in 1865 as the International Telegraph Union.
In 1947 the ITU became a specialized agency of the United Nations.
It is an intergovernmental organization that coordinates between governments and private sector bodies with respect to global telecommunication and information communication technology (ICT) services.
Member countries: It has a membership of 193 countries and more than 1000 companies, universities and international and regional organizations.
Functions:
- allocate global radio spectrum and satellite orbits;
- coordination and setting of technical standards related to telecommunication/ICT;
- work to improve access to ICTs in underserved communities worldwide;
India and ITU: India has been an active member of the ITU since 1869 and has been a regular member of the ITU Council since 1952.
Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland.

Q1: What is the United Nations ?

The United Nations (UN) is an intergovernmental organization that was established with the purpose of promoting international cooperation and maintaining peace and security among its member states.

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