Ashwini Vaishnaw consults news media ahead of WAVES 2025; over 1 lakh registrations
I&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw held consultations with news media organisations on 19 April 2025 ahead of the first World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES), to be held in Mumbai from 1 to 4 May.
Summary
Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw interacted with about 20 national and regional news media houses on 19 April 2025 ahead of the maiden World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES), scheduled in Mumbai from 1 to 4 May 2025. The Ministry said WAVES had received over 1 lakh registrations and that 750 top creators would showcase their work. Vaishnaw said WAVES is driven by industry, with the Government acting as a catalyst.
Key facts
- Event
- WAVES 2025 (maiden edition)
- Venue / dates
- Mumbai, 1â4 May 2025
- Registrations
- Over 1 lakh
- Creators
- 750 top creators to showcase work
- Consultation
- ~20 news media houses
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Where and when was the maiden World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) scheduled, as stated during the I&B Minister's media consultation on 19 April 2025?
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Correct answer: A â Mumbai, 1â4 May 2025
Mumbai, 1â4 May 2025, as per the I&B Ministry release.
What is the full form of WAVES, whose maiden edition was scheduled in Mumbai from 1 to 4 May 2025?
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Correct answer: A â World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit
WAVES stands for the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit; its maiden edition was scheduled in Mumbai from 1 to 4 May 2025.