National Press Day 2025: 16 November

Current Context: On 16 Nov 2025, India observed National Press Day, marking the foundation of the Press Council of India (1966).

 

• The 2025 theme was “Safeguarding Press Credibility Amidst Rising Misinformation.”
• Events included seminars, workshops, and discussions organized nationwide by the PCI and press clubs.
• The Press Sewa Portal and PRP Act 2023 reforms modernized registration and regulation of periodicals.
• The day reaffirmed the press as the Fourth Pillar of Democracy, ensuring truth and accountability in journalism.

Question:

Q.1 National Press Day marks the foundation of which statutory body?
a) Press Council of India
b) Press Trust of India
c) Registrar of Newspapers for India
d) Prasar Bharati

Answer: a) National Press Day is tied to the establishment of the Press Council of India in 1966.