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ADITYA HRIDAY UPADHYAY

Question Q1GS2GS2

Issues affecting Press Freedom

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Main Body

1Organisational Issues
Yellow Journalism: Parallel to sensationalism of issues and phenomenon of breaking news.
Corporate takeover of media: e.g. Adani group's takeover of NDTV
Advertisement based Model and lack of advertisement affecting fair coverage from political parties.
2External Issues
Use of EDICBI against Media Houses to deter e.g. Raid on Dainik Bhaskar
Paid News: The official which does not create deterrence.
Journalists in search for political favours involved in illegal action. E.g. Sting operation-Journalist sting.
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Conclusion

Media needs to form held and be fairly objective and have in its actors to help Zahi become ideal.

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  • Addresses multiple dimensions of press freedom challenges
  • Includes specific case examples
  • Distinguishes between organisational and external issues

Topper

ADITYA HRIDAY UPADHYAY

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Press Freedom and Media Regulation

Issues and Challenges to Press Freedom

Organisational, External, and Structural Challenges

Writing Stats

102

Total words

2

Paragraphs

6

Bullets

Analytical and structured

Tone