Question: The World Press Freedom Day is celebrated on-
(a) 2 May
(b) 3 May
(c) 1 May
(d) 4 May
Ans (b)
Related facts:
- The World Press Freedom Day was on 3 May 2016 observed across the world.
- The theme of the day was “Access to Information and Fundamental Freedoms – This Is Your Right!”
- World Press Freedom Day was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in December 1993, following the recommendation of UNESCO’s General Conference.
- Since then, 3 May, the anniversary of the Declaration of Windhoek is celebrated worldwide as World Press Freedom Day.
- This day is seen as an opportunity to: celebrate the fundamental principles of press freedom; assess the state of press freedom throughout the world; defend the media from attacks on their independence; and pay tribute to journalists who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
Reference:
http://www.un.org/en/events/pressfreedomday/
http://en.unesco.org/world-press-freedom-day-2016