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In December 2020, who has been elected as the Vice President of Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union, one of the largest broadcasting associations in the world?

In December 2020, who has been elected as the Vice President of Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union, one of the largest broadcasting associations in the world? Correct Answer Shashi Shekhar Vempati

The correct answer is Shashi Shekhar Vempati.

  • Prasar Bharati CEO Shashi Shekhar Vempati has been elected as the Vice President of Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union, one of the largest broadcasting associations in the world.
  • The Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union was formed in 1964 as a professional association of broadcasting organisations with over 286 members in 57 countries and regions.
  • Vempati has been elected to the office for 3 years.

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