National Press Day 2025: 16 November

Published on November 17, 2025
Current Context: On 16 Nov 2025, India observed National Press Day, marking the foundation of the Press Council of India (1966).
 
National Press Day 2025: 16 November
  • 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.
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