CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -National Press Day-the 16th of November – is symbolic of a free and responsible press in India.

Detailed explanation-2: -India celebrates 16th November as National Press Day every year and the day is observed in honor of the Press Council of India. The day is meant to mark the presence of the free and responsible press in India.

Detailed explanation-3: -About: It was first set up in 1966 under the Indian Press Council Act, 1965, on the recommendations of the first Press Commission, with the two-fold objective of preserving the freedom of the press by maintaining and improving the standards of newspapers and the news agencies in India.

Detailed explanation-4: -The theme of National Press Day 2022 is “The Media’s Role is Nation Building”.

Detailed explanation-5: -On November 16, the International Day of Tolerance is observed to raise awareness about the importance of tolerance by encouraging mutual understanding among cultures and peoples. By resolution 51/95, the UN General Assembly invited UN Member States to observe the International Day of Tolerance on November 16, 1966.