Miscellaneous Current Affairs · 21 May 2026

World Telecommunication and Information Society Day observed on 17 May

Exam-focused facts from the 21 May 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • World Telecommunication and Information Society Day is observed annually on 17 May.
  • The theme for 2026 is Digital lifelines: Strengthening resilience in a connected world.
  • The day is organised by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), which was founded in 1865.
  • The United Nations (UN) combined World Telecommunication Day with World Information Society Day in 2006.
  • India's digital progress includes initiatives such as Digital India, BharatNet Project, expansion of 5G services, online governance systems, and digital payment platforms like Unified Payments Interface (UPI).

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TRAI Day 2026 observed on 20 February

TRAI Day 2026 was observed on 20 February, marking the 29th Foundation Day of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). TRAI was established in 1997 during India’s telecom liberalisation.