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When is ‘National Broadcasting Day’ celebrated every year across India?
On 21st July
On 23rd July
On 25th July
On 27th July
On 23rd July
India observes National Broadcasting Day on July 23 annually to commemorate the inception of radio services in the country.
National Broadcasting Day is celebrated to mark the historic start of radio broadcasting in India, which began on July 23, 1927, under the Indian Broadcasting Company. This medium has evolved from the early days of the Indian State Broadcasting Service to the present-day All India Radio (Akashvani), which remains a vital tool for public communication and national integration. The day highlights the transformative role of radio and modern podcasts in disseminating information across diverse demographics in India. It serves as a reminder of the government's efforts to reach the remotest corners of the nation through public service broadcasting.
National Broadcasting Day date: July 23
Commemoration event: The first official radio broadcast in India
Origin year: 1927
Primary national broadcaster: Prasar Bharati (All India Radio)
B is correct — National Broadcasting Day is celebrated every year on 23rd July to honor the anniversary of the first radio broadcast in India.
Remember that 'Akashvani' is the Sanskrit name for All India Radio, often used in government policy documents alongside the term 'Prasar Bharati', which is the statutory autonomous body established by an Act of Parliament.