Asia-pacific Institute of Broadcasting Development

2022 SEP 22

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Why in news?

  • India’s Presidency of the prestigious Asia-pacific Institute of Broadcasting Development (AIBD) has been extended for one more year.

About Asia-pacific Institute of Broadcasting Development (AIBD):

  • It was established in 1977 under the auspices of UNESCO.
  • It is a regional intergovernmental organization servicing countries of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN-ESCAP) in the field of electronic media

Objectives:

  • Achieve a vibrant and cohesive electronic media environment in the Asia-Pacific region through policy and resource development.

Members:

  • The AIBD currently has 26 countries as full members represented by 43 organizations, and 52 affiliate members.

PRACTICE QUESTION:

Consider the following statements regarding Asia-pacific Institute of Broadcasting Development (AIBD)

1. Asia-pacific Institute of Broadcasting Development (AIBD) was established under the auspices of UNESCO

2. India is a full-time member of Asia-pacific Institute of Broadcasting Development (AIBD)

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