With reference to the World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES) Summit 2025, consider the following statements: 1. It aims to promote discussions, collaboration, and innovation in the Media & Entertainment (M&E) industry. 2. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology is responsible for organizing the WAVES 2025 summit. 3. It will cover the entire spectrum of the media and entertainment industry. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. With reference to the World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES) Summit 2025, consider the following statements:
1.It aims to promote discussions, collaboration, and innovation in the Media & Entertainment (M&E) industry.
2.Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology is responsible for organizing the WAVES 2025 summit.
3.It will cover the entire spectrum of the media and entertainment industry.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 1 and 2 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanations –

Statements 1 and 3 are correct. The World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025 is designed to foster dialogue, innovation, and trade partnerships in the M&E industry. It will bring together industry leaders, stakeholders, and innovators to explore trends, challenges, and opportunities in the sector. WAVES 2025 will comprehensively address all aspects of the M&E industry, including broadcasting, films, OTT platforms, animation, gaming, comics (AVGC), and digital media innovation.

Statement 2 is incorrect. The summit is organized by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB) in collaboration with other partners like FICCI and IAMAI.

Source: AIR

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