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2016

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has put hold its order imposing a one day ban in which hindi channel
A
Sony
B
Zee Tv
C
Star Plus
D
NDTV India
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In 2016, the Hindi language news channel NDTV India was banned by the government on allegations that the channel had threatened national security. The company subsequently appealed against the ban at the Supreme Court of India.

Detailed explanation-2: -Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (Ministry of I&B) is a ministerial level agency of the Government of India responsible for the formulation and administration of rules, regulations and laws in the areas of information, broadcasting, the press and the Cinema of India. 4, 012 (2016 est.)

Detailed explanation-3: -1. To create environment and set up policy framework for healthy development to various mass media in the country. 2. To keep the people informed about Government’s policies and programmes through the mass media.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting is functionally organized into three wings (i) Information Wing, (ii) Broadcasting Wing and (iii) Films Wing.

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