Question: World Television Day is observed on-
(a) 14 November
(b) 21 November
(c) 12 December
(d) 24 November
Answer: (b)
Related facts:
- World Television Day is observed annually on 21th November.
- This day is celebrated to recognize growing significance of television in today’s changing world and to consider how they might enhance their mutual cooperation.
- The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 21th November as World Television Day on 17th December 1996.
- It is worth to note that John Logie Baird is credited for the invention of colour Television though first all-electronic television set demonstration was carried by Philo Farnsworth.
- Television is acknowledged as a major tool in informing, channeling and affecting public opinion.