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Press Council of India

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Indian Editors in Journalism: Historical Evolution, Institutional Role, and Editorial Responsibilities

Leave a Comment / June 2024, UGC-NET (Paper II) /

Editors occupy one of the most influential positions within the institutional structure of journalism. In any newsroom, the editor functions as the central authority responsible for determining how information is gathered, verified, and presented to the public. In India, editorial leadership has historically extended far beyond routine newsroom management. Editors have often acted as intellectual […]

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The Press Council of India is a:ย 

Leave a Comment / June 2015 (III), MCQ (Question-Answer), Media Law & Ethics, UGC-NET (Paper III) /

The Press Council of India is a:  (A) non-judicial body (B) private entity (C) non-statutory body (D) quasi-judicial body Correct Ans: (D) Explanation:The Press Council of India (PCI) plays a vital role in safeguarding journalistic standards and press freedom. Established under the Press Council Act of 1978, it functions as a quasi-judicial body. This means

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Sequence of Chairmanship in the Press Council of India

Leave a Comment / Dec 2014 (III), Mass Media, MCQ (Question-Answer), UGC-NET (Paper III) /

Find out the correct sequence of the chairmanship of the Press Council of India: (A) Justice A. N. Sen, Justice R.S. Sarkaria, Justice P.B Sawant, Justice G.N. Ray (B) Justice R.S. Sarkaria, Justice G.N. Ray, Justice A. N. Sen, Justice P.B Sawant (C) Justice P.B. Sawant, Justice A.N. Sen, Justice G.N. Ray, Justice R.S. Sarkaria

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The first chairman of the Press Council of India was

Leave a Comment / Dec 2013 (II), MCQ (Question-Answer), Media Law & Ethics, UGC-NET (Paper II) /

The first chairman of the Press Council of India was (A) Justice Rajagopala Iyenger (B) Justice P. B Sawant (C) Justice Jeevan Reddy (D) Justice J.R. Mudholkar Correct Ans: (D) Explanation: Justice J.R. Mudholkar was the first chairman of the Press Council of India (PCI). The government established PCI in 1966 to maintain journalistic ethics

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Second press commission of India did not favour a code of ethics

Leave a Comment / MCQ (Question-Answer), Media Law & Ethics, Sept 2013 (III), UGC-NET (Paper III) /

The second press commission of India did not favour a code of ethics that was (A) Informal  (B) Formal (C) personal (D) substantial Correct Ans: (B) Explanation: The Second Press Commission of India did not support a formal code of ethics for journalists. Instead, it emphasized self-regulation over strict legal enforcement. The commission believed that

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The Second Press Commission of India recommended

Leave a Comment / Dec 2012 (II), MCQ (Question-Answer), Media Law & Ethics, UGC-NET (Paper II) /

The Second Press Commission of India recommended the establishment of (A) Press Council of India (B) National Media Training Institute (C) Newspaper Development Corporation (D) Media Competition Commission Correct Ans: (C) Explanation: The Second Press Commission of India played a significant role in shaping media policies. It aimed to strengthen the newspaper industry by ensuring

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Chronological Order of Press Council of India Chairpersons

Leave a Comment / June 2012 (III), MCQ (Question-Answer), Media Law & Ethics, UGC-NET (Paper III) /

Identify the correct sequence of the following Chairpersons of the Press Council of India: (A) Justice T.S. Rajagopala Iyengar, Justice P. B Sawant, Justice G.N. Ray, Justice Markandeya Katju (B) Justice P. B Sawant, Justice G.N. Ray, Justice Markandeya Katju, Justice T.S. Rajagopala Iyengar (C) Justice G.N. Ray, Justice Markandeya Katju, Justice T.S. Rajagopala Iyengar,

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Understanding Media Self-Regulation in India

Leave a Comment / June 2012 (III), MCQ (Question-Answer), Media Law & Ethics, UGC-NET (Paper III) /

Assertion (A): Self-regulation by media in India is a Myth. Reason (R): Media tabloidization is a reality in India and there is no statutory code of ethics to control them. (A) Both (A) and (R) are true. (B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). (C) (A)

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