Important Days & Events MCQs

31.

The first World Press Freedom Day was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in which year?

A 1985

B 1990

C 1993

D 1995

32.

Online harassment and surveillance are examples of:

A Benefits of digital journalism

B Digital threats to journalism

C Tools for promoting media independence

D Ways to increase media accessibility

33.

The public's right to access information is also known as:

A Freedom of speech

B Freedom of the press

C Right to information

D Freedom of assembly

34.

Which UN agency is primarily responsible for promoting World Press Freedom Day?

A UNICEF

B WHO

C UNESCO

D UNDP

35.

Media pluralism refers to:

A A single media outlet dominating the market

B A diversity of media ownership and voices

C Government control over all media

D Limited access to news sources

36.

Disinformation and misinformation pose a threat to press freedom by:

A Promoting transparency

B Eroding public trust and making it harder for independent journalism to thrive

C Increasing media pluralism

D Encouraging critical thinking

37.

Which of the following is a significant threat faced by journalists globally?

A Excessive public praise

B Harassment, intimidation, and violence

C Lack of access to information

D Over-regulation of news content

38.

A free and independent media is considered a cornerstone of:

A Authoritarian regimes

B Democratic societies

C Totalitarian states

D Oligarchic systems

39.

What is the likely theme for World Press Freedom Day 2026?

A The Future of Digital Media

B Journalism Under Threat, Democracy at Risk

C Media Ethics in the Modern Age

D Citizen Journalism and its Role

40.

World Press Freedom Day is observed annually on:

A May 1st

B May 2nd

C May 3rd

D May 4th

Important Days & Events MCQs - 2026-04-01