On World Radio Day, Let’s Quiz Your Knowledge

Here are ten questions related to World Radio Day. Can you guess the answers?

World Radio Day, celebrated every February 13, aims to raise public awareness of the importance of radio and encourage decision-makers to create and provide access to information through radio.

History of World Radio Day

Spain first proposed World Radio Day in September 2010. In November 2011, the UNESCO member states accepted the proposal unanimously by backing broadcasting associations worldwide. The first World Radio Day was celebrated on February 13, 2012.

The theme for the day

The theme for the 12th edition of World Radio Day is “Radio and Peace”. On World Radio Day 2023, UNESCO highlights independent radio as a pillar for conflict-prevention and peace building. Promoting and encouraging the use of the radio is the goal of the day.

Importance of Radio

Every year this day is celebrated by undertaking activities like changing the theme. Still, they always relate to something socially conscious, and the national, regional, and international broadcasting associations come along to celebrate various events.

The radio has been with us longer than any other broadcast media, and it does not need electricity or the internet to be connected. World Radio Day ensures this coverage will continue with the best quality programming.

Radio has remained the most resilient and far-reaching communication medium in this digital world.

During the Covid pandemic, radio as a medium made it possible to ensure continuity of learning, fight against miscommunication and promote barrier gestures.

In India, the popularity of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Mann ki Baat” proves the importance of radio as a communication medium.

Quiz Time!

Now, you are well versed with the importance of the day. Therefore, let us check your knowledge now. What will you get? Well, knowledge is the biggest gift we are giving you for free.

Ready!

1. The World Radio Day (WRD) is observed every year on ___________?

A. 12 February

B. 13 February

C. 14 February

D. 15 February

2. Name the year anniversary of radio day?

A. 10th year

B. 11th year

C. 9th year

D. 8th year

3. What was the theme for World Radio Day 2023?

A. New World, New Radio

B. Radio and diversity

C. Radio and Peace

D. Dialogue, Tolerance, and Peace

4. Which is the world’s largest radio network? 

A. NTS radio

B. BBC radio 6

C. NPR radio

D. All India Radio

5. In which year FM was broadcast the first time in India?

A. 23 July 1977

B. 23 July 1980

C. 23 July 1982

D. 23 July 1999

6. In which Indian city, FM was broadcast first?

A. Delhi

B. Mumbai

C. Chennai

D. Kolkata

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7. Which was the first private radio station launched in India?

A. Red FM

B. Radio Mirchi

C. Radio City

D. Fever FM

8. When is National Radio Day celebrated?

A. 16 August

B. 18 August

C. 19 August

D. 20 August

9. When United Nations radio established?

A. 13 February 1946

B. 14 February 1947

C. 15 February 1950

D. 19 February 1945

10. Who is known as the father of radio?

A. Philo Taylor Farnsworth II

B. Marchese Guglielmo Marconi

C. Marty Cooper

D. Emile Berliner

Now let us see how you have scored

Answers

1. February 13
2. 11th year
3. Radio and Trust
4. All India Radio
5. July 23 1977
6. Chennai
7. Radio City
8. August 20
9. February 13 1946
10. Marchese Guglielmo Marconi

So, how much did you score? 

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