World Radio Day 2023 is observed on 13th Feb
World Radio Day 2023 is
observed on 13th Feb
Why In News
World Radio Day is
observed every year on February 13 to mark the important role that radio plays
in our lives and in society.
Key Points
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World
Radio Day is celebrated every year on February 13 to mark
the important role that radio plays in our lives and in society.
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The
objective of World Radio Day is to raise public awareness of
the importance of radio and to encourage decision makers to use it to provide
access to information, and to improve international co-operation among broadcasters.
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Theme :
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In
2023, the theme for the World Radio Day is “Radio and Peace” which aims to focus on the importance of independent
radio to foster peace and prevent conflict.
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History :
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The
day was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2012, and its
history can be traced back to the first International Radio Conference in Geneva in 1974.
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February
13 was chosen as World Radio Day as it was the day of the establishment of the United Nations
Radio in 1946.
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Inventor of
Radio
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The
radio was invented in 1895 by Italian physicist and inventor Guglielmo Marconi.
He is credited with being the first to develop a practical and successful
system of wireless communication, which laid the foundation for the widespread
use of radio technology.
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The
radio quickly became one of the most important forms of communication of the 20th century,
revolutionizing the way people received and shared information.
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Radio
broadcasting became a vital source of news, entertainment, and educational
content, connecting communities and promoting understanding across borders.
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The
radio continues to play a significant role in our lives today, serving as a
source of information and entertainment while helping connect people around the
world.
FIFA Club World Cup Final: Real Madrid beat Al Hilal to win record fifth Club World Cup
FIFA Club World Cup Final:
Real Madrid beat Al Hilal to win record fifth Club World Cup
Why In News
Real Madrid has won the Club World Cup
for a record-extending fifth time after beating Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal 5-3 in
the final in Rabat, Morocco.
Key Points
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Real
Madrid has won the Club World Cup for a record-extending fifth time after beating Saudi
Arabia’s Al-Hilal 5-3 in the final in
Rabat, Morocco.
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Vinícius
Júnior scored twice and assisted Karim Benzema to lead Real Madrid to its
record-extending eighth Club World Cup title by beating Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal
5-3.
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Madrid
last won the tournament in 2018. It also lifted the trophy in 2014, 2016 and 2017.
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Madrid also
won three Intercontinental Cups in 1960, 1998 and 2002 — a match between
European and South American champions, which merged with the Club World Cup in
2005.
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FIFA Club World
Cup :
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The
FIFA Club World Cup is an international men’s association football competition
organised by the Fédération Internationale de Football Association, the sport’s
global governing body. The competition was first contested in 2000 as the FIFA
Club World Championship.
Shubman Gill and Grace Scrivens named ICC Men’s and Women’s Player of January
Shubman Gill and Grace
Scrivens named ICC Men’s and Women’s Player of January
Why In News
India batter Shubman
Gill was named ICC Men's Player of the Month for January following a
series of impressive innings in the ODI format.
Key Points
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India
batter Shubman Gill was named ICC Men’s Player of
the Month for January following a
series of impressive innings in the ODI format, while England U-19 skipper Grace Scrivens became the youngest player to be named for the
women’s honour.
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The
awards were decided in a global vote conducted among media representatives, ICC
Hall of Famers, former international players, and fans registered at the ICC
website.
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ICC Men’s
Player of the Month, January 2023 – Shubman Gill
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India’s
Shubman Gill wins his first ICC Men’s Player of the Month award following another fine series of performances in ODI
cricket.
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With
567 runs during January, which included three century-plus scores, the
23-year-old batter wowed fans with a lethal combination of graceful and
attacking strokeplay.
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Gill
overcomes a competitive field to claim the award, beating New Zealand opener
Devon Conway and compatriot Mohammed Siraj in the global vote. In doing so, he
becomes the first Indian winner since Virat Kohli in October 2022.
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ICC Women’s
Player of the Month, January 2023 – Grace Scrivens
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Scrivens
bagged the award after her all-round brilliance in the inaugural ICC U-19 Women’s
T20 World Cup.
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Equally,
the England captain excelled in her leadership role, guiding her side to the
final, only to lose to eventual title winners India.
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Captaining
her side in seven outings, the 19-year-old enjoyed plenty of success in the
middle, scoring 293 runs at an average of 41.85 which included three successive
half-centuries in victories over Rwanda, Ireland and the West Indies.