CURRENT AFFAIRS

2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who has been appointed as the new chairperson of News Broadcasting Standards Authority (NBSA)?
A
S. Abdul Nazeer
B
Arjan Kumar Sikri
C
Navin Sinha
D
Vineet Saran
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is option 2, i.e. Justice A K Sikri.

Detailed explanation-2: -This is an honorary post and not a government job. Justice Sikri, who retired as a Judge of the Supreme Court on March 6, will succeed Justice (Retd.)

Detailed explanation-3: -News Broadcasting Standards Authority is an independent body set up by the News Broadcasters Association. Its task is to consider and adjudicate upon complaints about broadcasts.

Detailed explanation-4: -October 28, 2022. Reading Time: 3 mins read. In news– NBDSA has recently fined a Hindi TV channel for turning a news debate on hijab into a “communal issue” and not adhering to guidelines.

Detailed explanation-5: -The News Broadcasters & Digital Association (NBDA) [Formerly known as News Broadcasters Association (NBA)] represents the private television news, current affairs and digital broadcasters. It is the collective voice of the news, current affairs and digital broadcasters in India.

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