The International Conference of Telecom Regulators was organized by TRAI

Current Context: The International Conference of Telecom Regulators (ICTR) was organized by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on October 16, 2024, in New Delhi.

• The conference was inaugurated by Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, Minister of State for Communications, and attended by notable figures such as Ms. Doreen Bogdan-Martin, Secretary General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Mr. Mats Granryd, Director General of GSMA, and Shri Anil Kumar Lahoti, Chairman of TRAI.
• The theme of the conference was "Emerging Trends in Regulation", focusing on pivotal issues like regulatory perspectives in standardization, frameworks for non-terrestrial networks, and regulatory outlook for OTT communication services.
• The event brought together global industry leaders, policymakers, and technology partners to discuss the future of telecom regulation.
• During the Conference, a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between TRAI and Saudi Arabia's Communications and Information Technology Commission (CST).
• This MoU aims to foster future collaborations in the field of telecommunications and digital technology, highlighting the growing partnership between India and Saudi Arabia in the ICT sector.

Question:

1 Which theme was the focus of the International Conference of Telecom Regulators (ICTR)?

• A) "Future of Telecom Innovation"
• B) "Emerging Trends in Regulation"
• C) "Telecom and Digital Economy"
• D) "Global Telecom Partnerships"

Answer: B) The theme of the conference was "Emerging Trends in Regulation," focusing on pivotal issues like regulatory perspectives in standardization, frameworks for non-terrestrial networks, and regulatory outlook for OTT communication services.