National Press Day to be observed on 16th November

Current Context: Annually on the 16th of November, National Press Day is observed across India.

• It is done to commemorate the day on which the Press Council of India started functioning.
• It is a moral watchdog to ensure that standards are maintained in the press.
• It also highlights the importance of the fourth pillar of democracy.
• This day is observed as a symbol of a responsible press in India.
• The theme of this year’s National Press Day is “The Media’s Role in Nation Building”.
• Static Part- Press Council of India was established in 1978.

Question

Q.1 When is National Press Day observed?
a. 15th November
b. 16th November
c. 17th November
d. 18th November