Question – When is ‘National Press Day’ celebrated?
(a) 13 November
(b) 14 November
(c) 12 November
(d) 16 November
Answer- (d)
Related facts—
- National Press Day was celebrated across the country on 16 November 2021.
- This day draws people’s attention towards the freedom and responsibilities of the press.
- The day marks the presence of a free and responsible press in India.
- It is noteworthy that in the year 1956, the first Press Commission had recommended freedom of press in the country and setting high ideals in journalism.
- As a result, on July 4, 1966, the Press Council of India (PCI) was established for the first time as an autonomous statutory and quasi-judicial body.
- PCI started functioning on 16 November 1966.
- That is why this day is celebrated every year on ’16th November’.