International Organizations

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Correct Answer : Option a

Explanation
Context: Recently, India hosted the World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA)-24 for the first time in 2024. The event took place in New Delhi from October 15 to 24, bringing together global experts and representatives from over 190 countries to discuss key telecommunication standards and the future of ICT technologies like 5G.

Statement 1 is correct: WTSA is held every four years by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) to define the work program, structure, and working methods of ITU’s Telecommunication Standardization Sector (ITU-T).

Statement 2 is not correct: India hosted WTSA-24 for the first time in 2024. The event took place in New Delhi from October 15 to 24, bringing together global experts and representatives from over 190 countries to discuss key telecommunication standards and the future of ICT technologies like 5G.
India, a member of the ITU since 1869 and a member of the ITU Governing Council since 1952, was originally set to host WTSA-20. However, the event was postponed due to COVID-19 travel restrictions and held in Geneva in 2022. During that meeting, India offered to host WTSA-24, an offer unanimously accepted by delegates during the 15th plenary of the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference in Romania later that year.