World Radio Day

World Radio Day is celebrated all over the world on February 13 every year

Question: Consider the following statements:
(1) World Radio Day is celebrated all over the world on February 13 every year.
(2) This year World Radio Day’s theme is “Radio and Diversity”.
Of the above correct statement/s is/are

(a) Only (1)
(b) Only (2)
(c) Both (1) and (2)
(d) None of the above
Answer: (c)
Related facts:

  • World Radio Day is celebrated all over the world on February 13 every year.
  • World Radio Day highlights the unique power of radio which connects lives and brings people together from across the globe.
  • This year World Radio Day’s theme is Radio and Diversity.
  • On February 13, 2012, UNESCO celebrated first Radio Day globally.
  • On World Radio Day 2020 (WRD 2020), UNESCO calls on radio stations to uphold diversity, both in their newsroom and on the airwaves.

Links:
https://www.news18.com/news/india/world-radio-day-2020-theme-history-and-significance-2499207.html
https://www.hindustantimes.com/art-and-culture/world-radio-day-2020-theme-origin-and-everything-you-need-to-know/story-LxS4fKMG81Q6nmWmEHbGOJ.html