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IO Series Lecture 17 | International Telecommunications Union | History, Mandate & Role | UPSC 2026

In this lecture from the International Organisations (IO) Series, we cover the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) — a UN specialised agency responsible for global coordination of telecommunications, radio spectrum, satellite orbits, and ICT standards. This session is designed specifically for UPSC Prelims and Mains, with focus on static concepts, PYQ relevance, and analytical dimensions of global digital governance. Topics Covered: What is International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Why ITU is the oldest UN-related international organisation (1865) Mandate of ITU: Normative, coordinating and standard-setting role Functional Structure: ITU-R (Radiocommunication) ITU-T (Telecommunication Standardisation) ITU-D (Telecommunication Development) Administrative Structure: Plenipotentiary Conference ITU Council Secretariat & Secretary-General Key Functions: Radio-frequency spectrum allocation Satellite orbit coordination (including GSO) ICT standards & interoperability ITU Administrative Regulations: Radio Regulations (RR) International Telecommunication Regulations (ITRs) ITU and India (Founding member since 1865) Limitations & Criticism: State-centric bias Overlap with ICANN, IETF, IGF Geopolitical tensions in digital governance Prelims Pointers & Mains Answer Framework This Lecture is part of the International Organisations Series for UPSC Prelims 2026 -    • International Organisations for UPSC | Com...   Watch other UN organs explained in this playlist for complete coverage. Also explore the Science Explainer playlist, where fundamental concepts are explained from basics to exam-ready level. Connect with me: • Instagram:   / rahulsai222   • Twitter:   / rahulsai222_siq   • Telegram: https://t.me/rahulsai222_UPSC Don’t forget to LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE for regular updates and smart strategies. Hit the bell icon so you never miss an update! #UPSC2025 #UPSC2026 #UPSC2027 #UPSCstrategy #Currentaffairs #mainsanswerwriting #RahulSaigaonker #rahulsai222 #UPSCSimplified #RahulSir #RahulSirScience #Basics4IR #IASpreparation #GS1 #GS2 #GS3