World Press Freedom Day is observed on:

A. May 01
B. May 02
C. May 03
D. May 04

Answer

Correct Answer: C. May 03


Detailed About MCQs

3 May acts as a reminder to governments of the need to respect their commitment to press freedom and is also a day of reflection among media professionals about issues of press freedom and professional ethics. Just as importantly, World Press Freedom Day is a day of support for media which are targets for the restraint, or abolition, of press freedom. It is also a day of remembrance for those journalists who lost their lives in the pursuit of a story.

World Press Freedom Day is celebrated on:

A. 1st May
B. 3rd May
C. 4th May
D. 5th May

Answer

Correct Answer: B. 3rd May


Detailed About MCQs

World Press Freedom Day is celebrated on 3 May every year. The day aims to celebrate the fundamental principles of press freedom and pay tribute to journalists who have laid down their lives in the exercise of their profession. The World Press Freedom Day was started by theUnited Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in 1993, on a recommendation from UNESCO.