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What is the purpose of the FM Rainbow stereo channels?
What is the purpose of the FM Rainbow stereo channels?
Which cities are covered by AIR FM Gold for transmitting news and entertainment programs?
Which cities are covered by AIR FM Gold for transmitting news and entertainment programs?
What percentage of India's total population is covered by All India Radio (AIR) according to the text?
What percentage of India's total population is covered by All India Radio (AIR) according to the text?
How many hours are Radio 56 and external channels broadcast hourly overseas?
How many hours are Radio 56 and external channels broadcast hourly overseas?
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What type of programs does the News Services Division of AIR produce?
What type of programs does the News Services Division of AIR produce?
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What is one way in which AIR has enhanced its capabilities of FM radio transmission nationwide?
What is one way in which AIR has enhanced its capabilities of FM radio transmission nationwide?
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How many FM channels are mentioned in the text that cater to news and entertainment content?
How many FM channels are mentioned in the text that cater to news and entertainment content?
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'What percentage of India's area is covered by All India Radio (AIR) according to the text?
'What percentage of India's area is covered by All India Radio (AIR) according to the text?
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What percentage of India's area is covered by All India Radio (AIR) according to the text? OA) '______ OB) 'Exactly 100% C) 'Less than 70% OD) 'Around 80%
What percentage of India's area is covered by All India Radio (AIR) according to the text? OA) '______ OB) 'Exactly 100% C) 'Less than 70% OD) 'Around 80%
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What is the purpose of the FM ______ stereo channels?
What is the purpose of the FM ______ stereo channels?
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Which cities are covered by AIR ______ for transmitting news and entertainment programs?
Which cities are covered by AIR ______ for transmitting news and entertainment programs?
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What is one way in which AIR has enhanced its capabilities of FM radio transmission nationwide?
What is one way in which AIR has enhanced its capabilities of FM radio transmission nationwide?
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How many FM channels are mentioned in the text that cater to news and entertainment content?
How many FM channels are mentioned in the text that cater to news and entertainment content?
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Study Notes
The Birth of Radio
- The need for radio communication emerged during World War I, leading to the first wireless transmission setup in England and the US.
- Post-WWI, radio broadcasting grew rapidly due to factors such as the birth of radio advertising, radio networks, and radio regulation.
History of Radio in India
- The first radio club in India was established in Calcutta in November 1923.
- Private radio clubs started broadcasting in India, with the first broadcast in Madras on May 16, 1924.
- The British government launched an external broadcast service in 1937 to counter Nazi propaganda.
Development of All India Radio (AIR)
- 1947: AIR became a national broadcaster, covering 11% of the population.
- 1957: Vividh Bharati, a commercial broadcasting service, was launched.
- 1967: Commercials were introduced on AIR.
- 1976: Television services were separated from radio.
- 1977: First FM broadcasting began in Madras.
- 1988: AIR was renamed as Prasar Bharati.
- 1990: The Prasar Bharati Act granted autonomy to the broadcaster.
- 1993: FM channel was launched in Bombay.
- 1997: The Prasar Bharati Act was enacted.
Current Status of AIR
- As of 2023, AIR has 470 broadcasting centers nationwide, covering 90% of the geographical area and 97% of the population.
- AIR originates programming in 23 languages and 179 dialects.
- The News Services Division broadcasts 647 bulletins daily, in nearly 90 languages and dialects.
- AIR operates 18 FM channels, including external services and direct-to-home radio.
- AIR's home service is broadcast in 16 foreign languages, reaching 100 countries.
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Test your knowledge on the history of radio broadcasting in India, including the early radio stations, the introduction of FM broadcasting, and the evolution of All India Radio (AIR). Learn about significant milestones and developments in the Indian radio industry.
