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Source: The post is based on the article “India wins the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Vice Presidency and Strategic Management Board (SMB) Chair for the 2023-25 term” published in PIB on 25th November.
What is the News?
India wins the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Vice Presidency and Strategic Management Board (SMB) Chair for the 2023-25 term.
What is the International Electrotechnical Commission(IEC)?
Founded in: 1906
Purpose: It is the world’s leading organization for the preparation and publication of international standards for all electrical, electronic and related technologies. These are known collectively as “electrotechnology”.
Type: It is a global, not-for-profit membership organization that brings together 173 countries and coordinates the work of 20,000 experts globally.
Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland
Note: Standardization Management Board(SMB) is an apex governance body of IEC responsible for technical policy matters.
