Q. With reference to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), consider the following statements:
1.It is the United Nations’ specialized agency for information and communication technologies (ICTs).
2.It is the newest UN agency, established after the year 2000 to deal with digital governance.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation:

  • Statement 1 is correct: ITU is indeed the UN’s specialized agency for ICTs.
  • Statement 2 is incorrect: ITU is the oldest UN agency, founded in 1865, not the newest

Source– PIB

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