Question: Who has been appointed as the Chairman of NBSA?
(a) PC Ghosh
(b) Narayan Mishra
(c) DY Chandrachud
(d) A.K Sikri
Answer: (d)
Related facts:
- News Broadcasters Association (NBA) has announced the appointment of Justice A. K. Sikri, former Judge of the Supreme Court of India, as Chairperson of the News Broadcasting Standards Authority (NBSA).
- He assumed office on 26th May, 2019.
- Justice (Retd.) A. K. Sikri succeeded Justice (Retd.) R. V. Raveendran, who has completed his term on 25th May, 2019.
- Justice Sikri enrolled as an Advocate in 1977 and practiced in Delhi before becoming Judge to the Delhi High Court in 1999. Justice Sikri was elevated Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana High Court in the year 2012. He was elevated as Judge, Supreme Court of India on 12th April, 2013.
- NBSA is an independent body for self-regulation of 24×7 news channels, who are members of the NBA. It implements the Code of Ethics and Broadcasting Standards and Guidelines for its Member news broadcasters.
Links: http://www.nbanewdelhi.com/assets/uploads/pdf/70_PRESS_RELEASE_14_5_19_w.pdf
https://barandbench.com/former-supreme-court-judge-justice-ak-sikri-take-over-chairperson-nbsa/