CURRENT AFFAIRS

2022

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

How much of the national cap on channel owning was eliminated by the government’s simplification of the financial qualifying standards under FM radio policy?

A	10%
B	15%
C	20%
D	45%

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The amendments also include removal of the three-year lock-in for restructuring, and long-pending demand of the industry to remove the 15% national cap on channel holding. The decision was taken in the last Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi last week.

Detailed explanation-2: -A commercial FM radio station in India starts at 50 lakhs and costs up to 25 crores. (Examples: 98.3 FM Radio Mirchi, 94.3 MY FM). The policy and instructions provided by the MIB, Government of India, for obtaining your FM License are available for easy download in PDF format!

Detailed explanation-3: -The costs involved in bringing up a Community Radio Station will depend upon facilities to be provided and may range between Rs. 9.0 to 29 lakhs.

Detailed explanation-4: -With a network of 262 radio stations, AIR today is accessible to almost the entire population of the country and nearly 92% of the total area.

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