Question

42. With reference to ‘Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)’, recently in the news, which of the following statement is/are correct?
1. ICANN is the United Nations specialized agency for information and communication technologies.
2. The ICANN sets and publishes regulations and standards relevant to electronic communication and broadcasting technologies of all kinds.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.

• A. Only 1
• B. Only 2
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D None of the above

ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) is a nonprofit organization that has assumed the responsibility for IP address space allocation, protocol parameter assignment, domain name system management and root server system management functions previously performed under U.S. Government contract. It is not ICANN but The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) which is the United Nations specialized agency for information and communication technologies sets and publishes regulations and standards relevant to electronic communication and broadcasting technologies of all kinds including radio, television, satellite, telephone and the Internet.