Question Q1GS2GS2
Discuss the role of the 'Fourth Estate' in upholding democratic values and analyse the issues affecting press freedom in India.
Introduction
Media is the 'Fourth estate' which holds the monumental democracy of ours in good stead.
15 words
Main Body
Media is the 'Fourth estate' which holds the monumental democracy of ours in good stead.
Role in upholding democratic values:
1Hold the government accountable for its promises to manifesto eg. Aap ka aadhaar.
2Exposes the excesses of government like corruption, scams, etc. eg. Indian Express exposed ONORE exclusions
3Ensure transparency of government fund usage and its efficiency eg. MGNREGA unpaid issue exposed.
4Demands of vulnerable sections are represented to government eg. Recent media coverage of PUTAs.
Analyse issues affecting press freedom:
1Look forward issue of violence against journalist eg. 126th in Press Freedom Index.
2Strong opposition to sedition under 124 A, criminal defamation that act against freedom of speech and expression under A19.
3Press censure issue taken up to courts eg. Brij Bhushan case
4Self-regn on yellow journalism. Need of the hour is to bring digital media under the horizon as increasingly becoming important.
152 words3 paragraphs
Examiner score
1.1/10Open original scan
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Topper
Harsh Santosh Lodha
AIR 2612025
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Executive, Judiciary, Ministries and Pressure Groups
Pressure Groups and Formal/Informal Associations and their Role in the Polity
Press Freedom and Fourth Estate
Writing Stats
167
Total words
3
Paragraphs
formal
Tone