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World Television Day is celebrated on 21 November 2024.

Important Days | Dated: 27 Nov 2024

United Nations (UN's) World Television Day (WTD) is annually observed across the globe on November 21 to acknowledge the significant role and impact of television in our daily lives.

🎯 Key Highlights:

- The day celebrates television as a symbol of communication and globalization in today's world.
- 21st November 2024 marks the observance of the 28th WTD.
- On 17th December 1996, the UN General Assembly (UNGA) adopted the resolution A/RES/51/205 and proclaimed November 21 of every year as World Television Day.

💡 Other Important Facts:

(i) The first ever WTD was observed on 21st November 1997.
(ii) The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) awarded the inaugural "Excellence in Production Technology" Emmy to The Santa Clauses Season Two.
(iii) This award was presented during the 75th Technology & Engineering Emmy Awards held at New York City in the United States of America on World Television Day, November 21, 2024.

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Recently, World Television Day is celebrated on which date?

Correct Answer: 21 November

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Secretary-General : Antonio Guterres
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