Question: Which of the following country has recently announced to appoint the world’s first Digital ambassador?
(a) Norway
(b) Denmark
(c) Switzerland
(d) France
Ans: (b)
Related facts:
- On 27 January 2017; Foreign Minister of Denmark, Anders Samuelsen revealed the plans to appoint Digital ambassador.
- The appointment of Digital Ambassador will help in better management of its relationship with tech giants such as Google, Apple, IBM and Microsoft.
- The tech ambassador will carry out similar duties to other Danish ambassadors, and negotiate on behalf of the country and will also talk to tech companies about issues such as data security and privacy.
Reference:
http://politiken.dk/udland/art5806849/Danmark-f%C3%A5r-som-det-f%C3%B8rste-land-i-verden-en-digital-ambassad%C3%B8r?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
http://www.thelocal.dk/20170127/in-world-first-denmark-to-name-a-digital-ambassador
http://www.forbes.com/sites/emmawoollacott/2017/01/28/why-denmarks-appointment-of-a-digital-ambassador-is-a-terrible-idea/#469159317f16