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World Press Freedom Day is observed annually on May 3 to highlight the importance of a free and independent press.
The day advocates for upholding press rights, promoting ethical journalism, and defending media independence worldwide.
It commemorates the 1991 Windhoek Declaration, which called for a free, independent, and pluralistic press.
The observance reminds governments of their duty to respect freedom of expression and protects journalists from attacks.
Proclaimed World Press Freedom Day and advocates for freedom of expression as a fundamental human right.
Leads the global observance of World Press Freedom Day, organizes conferences, and promotes press freedom, safety of journalists, and media development worldwide.
An international non-profit organization that defends press freedom and the safety of journalists globally, publishing the annual World Press Freedom Index.
Guarantees freedom of speech and expression, which the Supreme Court of India has interpreted to implicitly include freedom of the press. However, this freedom is subject to 'reasonable restrictions' under Article 19(2).
States that everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media regardless of frontiers. This forms the international basis for press freedom.
GS Paper II: Polity (Fundamental Rights, Constitutional Bodies, International Institutions); Governance (Role of Media); Social Justice (Human Rights).
General Awareness: Important Days, International Organizations, Basic Indian Polity.
General Awareness: Important Days, International Organizations, Current Affairs.
General Knowledge: Important Days, International Bodies, Indian Constitution.
General Awareness: Important Days, International Affairs, Human Rights.
In a pressure cooker, the temperature at which the food is cooked depends mainly upon which of the following? 1. Area of the hole in the lid 2. Temperature of the flame 3. Weight of the lid Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Answer: 1 and 3 only
In the context of the developments in Bioinformatics, the term 'transcriptome', sometimes seen in the news, refers to
Answer: the full range of mRNA molecules expressed by an organism
Consider the following statements: Statement-I: India, despite having uranium deposits, depends on coal for most of its electricity production. Statement-II: Uranium, enriched to the extent of at least 60%, is required for the production of electricity. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Answer: Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
Medium to High for General Awareness sections across all exams; High for UPSC Mains (GS-II) for conceptual understanding and current affairs analysis.
The freedom of communication and expression through various media, including electronic and published materials, without interference from the state.
A landmark statement of press freedom principles adopted by African journalists in 1991, advocating for a free, independent, and pluralistic press.
Government action that prohibits speech or other expression before it can take place, often considered a severe infringement on press freedom.