Three Indian Youth Selected as ITU Generation Connect Youth Envoys

Three Indian candidates—Ankit Kumar Pal, Manish Kumar Mandal, and Susmita Sain—have been chosen as Generation Connect Youth Envoys (GCYE) by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
Supported by India's Department of Telecommunications (DoT), these youth envoys will contribute to international policy discussions covering digital transformation, connectivity, and emerging technologies.
This selection boosts India's leadership presence in shaping global youth initiatives in ICT.

Key Facts / Static GK

ITU Formation: 17 May 1865
ITU Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland
ITU Secretary-General: Doreen Bogdan-Martin

Q Practice Quiz — 13 August 2026

1. Who has been selected as the Vice-Chancellor of the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Public Service and Innovation (AIPSI) in Mauritius?

A Dr. Bhooma VG

B Dr. S. Jaishankar

C Dr. Ankit Kumar Pal

D Dr. Susmita Sain

E Dr. M. P. Parameswaran

Explanation: Dr. Bhooma VG has been selected as the Vice-Chancellor of the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Public Service and Innovation (AIPSI) in Mauritius, as announced by India's Ministry of External Affairs.

2. Which global body has selected three Indian Sanchar Mitras as Generation Connect Youth Envoys?

A United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

B International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

C World Economic Forum (WEF)

D United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

E International Maritime Organization (IMO)

Explanation: The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) facilitated the selection of three Indian youth envoys as part of its Generation Connect initiative.

3. Where is Asia's first desert-themed drive-through night safari and zoological park being established?

A Jaisalmer, Rajasthan

B Deesa, Gujarat

C Kutch, Gujarat

D Bikaner, Rajasthan

E Leh, Ladakh

Explanation: Asia's first desert-themed drive-through night safari and zoo is being established at Deesa in the Banaskantha district of Gujarat.

4. Regarding the Black-necked Crane, consider the following statements: 1. It is the official state bird of Ladakh. 2. Changthang Cold Wildlife Sanctuary is its only breeding ground in India. 3. Its IUCN status is 'Critically Endangered'. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A 1 only

B 1 and 2 only

C 2 and 3 only

D 1 and 3 only

E 1, 2 and 3

Explanation: Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect because its current IUCN Red List status is 'Near Threatened' (NT), not 'Critically Endangered'.

5. What was the headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) retail inflation rate recorded for India in July 2026?

A 4.38%

B 4.45%

C 4.12%

D 4.00%

E 4.50%

Explanation: India's retail inflation based on the CPI increased to 4.45% in July 2026 from 4.38% in June 2026.

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