CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Vasudha Gupta has been given additional charge of Director General of AIR. A 1989-batch Indian Information Service Officer, Dr.

Detailed explanation-2: -The correct answer is N Venudhar Reddy.

Detailed explanation-3: -Vasudha Gupta, an officer from the 1989 batch, has worked for the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting for 32 years in various positions.

Detailed explanation-4: -Lionel Fielden was appointed the first Controller of Broadcasting in August 1935. In the following month Akashvani Mysore, a private radio station was set up. On June 8, 1936, the Indian State Broadcasting Service became All India Radio. The Central News Organisation (CNO) came into existence in August, 1937.

Detailed explanation-5: -Principal Director General (News) and Director General of All India Radio N. Venudhar Reddy paid a visit to AIR Station in Bengaluru today.