National Daily Current Affairs: 10/10/2026

National Schemes & Policies in News 🏛️

The Press Information Bureau (PIB) continues to be the nodal agency for the Government of India to disseminate information to the print and electronic media on government policies, programs, and initiatives. A key policy focus currently is the 'PIB Fact Check' mechanism, which aims to identify and counter misinformation related to the central government. This is part of the broader Media Outreach and Information Dissemination policy to ensure transparency and accountability in governance.

👉 Prepare your application photos using our SSC Photo Resizer or UPSC Photo Resizer.

Exam-Oriented Current Affairs & Key Facts 📝

• Polity & Governance: The PIB Fact Check Unit was established in 2019 to verify the authenticity of news related to the Government of India. It uses social media platforms like WhatsApp and X (formerly Twitter) to alert citizens about fake news.
• Administrative Structure: PIB is headed by a Principal Director General (IIS officer) and provides accreditation to media representatives to facilitate access to government information.
• Digital Communication: The 'All Press Release' section of the PIB website serves as a primary source for students and journalists to access official cabinet decisions and departmental updates in real-time.
• Media Outreach: PIB organizes 'Vartalap' – a media outreach program in various districts to sensitize regional journalists about government schemes.

👉 Prepare for upcoming recruitment tests: Practice Free Exam Mock Tests.

One-Liner Revision Notes ⚡

• The Press Information Bureau (PIB) was established in June 1919.
• The PIB Fact Check Unit was launched in November 2019 to counter fake news.
• PIB operates under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B).
• The headquarters of PIB is located at the National Media Centre, New Delhi.
• PIB is the primary agency for issuing accreditation to journalists in India.
• Press releases are issued in multiple regional languages to ensure wide reach.
• The Fact Check Unit accepts queries via email and WhatsApp for verification.
• PIB plays a crucial role during the Union Budget by facilitating the 'Budget Press Conference'.

MCQs from Current Affairs ❓

Q1: The Press Information Bureau (PIB) falls under which Union Ministry?

• A) Ministry of Home Affairs
• B) Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
• C) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
• D) Ministry of Education

Q2: In which year was the PIB Fact Check Unit established?

• A) 2014
• B) 2017
• C) 2019
• D) 2021

Q3: Where is the headquarters of the Press Information Bureau located?

• A) Mumbai
• B) Kolkata
• C) New Delhi
• D) Chennai

Q4: Who is the administrative head of the Press Information Bureau?

• A) Cabinet Secretary
• B) Principal Director General
• C) Secretary, I&B Ministry
• D) Registrar of Newspapers

Q5: What is the primary function of the 'PIB Fact Check' mechanism?

• A) To publish government advertisements
• B) To verify news related to the Central Government
• C) To conduct national surveys
• D) To register new newspapers