Question

World Telecommunication day is observed on :

• A. October 9
• B. May 7
• C. May 17
• D. June 5

Answer 1

Answer:

C. May 17

• World Telecommunication and Information Society Day is observed annually on May 17. This date commemorates the founding of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) on May 17, 1865, when the first International Telegraph Convention was signed in Paris.

• The day was established to help raise awareness about the importance of communication technologies, the Internet, and how they can bring societies closer together. It also highlights the digital divide and promotes efforts to bridge the gap in access to information and communication technologies worldwide.

• Why the other options are incorrect:

  • October 9 - This is World Post Day

  • May 7 - No major international telecommunication observance

  • June 5 - This is World Environment Day

• Therefore, the correct answer is Option C: May 17.