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Detailed explanation-1: -To commemorate 50 years of this historic visit of the Father of the Nation to All India Radio, a function was organised at AIR premises on 12th November 1997 at 3.00 PM. Later on, in the year 2001, the day was officially declared as Public Service Broadcasting Day.

Detailed explanation-2: -In India, Prasar Bharati is India’s public broadcaster. It is an autonomous corporation of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (India), Government of India and comprises the Doordarshan television network and All India Radio.

Detailed explanation-3: -From 1947 to 1958, the Minister was also the first education minister of independent India. World Pneumonia Day is observed on November 12th to raise awareness about Pneumonia and its prevention.

Detailed explanation-4: -In June 1923 the Radio Club of Bombay made the first ever broadcast in the country. This was followed by the setting up of the Calcutta Radio Club five months later. The Indian Broadcasting Company (IBC) came into being on July 23, 1927, only to face liquidation in less than three years.

Detailed explanation-5: -On Public Radio Broadcasting Day, observed annually on January 13, the world celebrates a very special piece of technology - the radio. The day honors those who invented the radio and devised public broadcasting. It gave us a newfound appreciation for technology and its importance in our lives.