Global Media Dialogue at WAVES adopts the WAVES Declaration; WAVES Bazaar records ₹250 crore deals
Member nations at the Global Media Dialogue at WAVES 2025 in Mumbai adopted the WAVES Declaration on 2 May 2025, while WAVES Bazaar recorded confirmed deals worth ₹250 crore.
Summary
The Global Media Dialogue, held at WAVES 2025 in Mumbai on 2 May 2025, ended with the adoption of the WAVES Declaration by member nations. The Declaration seeks to bridge the digital divide by promoting responsible use of emerging technologies, reducing bias, democratising content and prioritising ethics. I&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw welcomed delegates from 77 countries. India told participants that the 32 Create in India Challenges had identified over 700 top creators. Separately, I&B Secretary Sanjay Jaju said WAVES Bazaar recorded confirmed transactions of ₹250 crore within the first day and a half, with 95 global buyers and 224 sellers from over 22 countries.
Key facts
- Date
- 2 May 2025, Mumbai
- Outcome
- WAVES Declaration adopted
- Delegates
- From 77 countries
- Create in India
- 32 challenges; over 700 top creators
- WAVES Bazaar
- ₹250 crore deals; 95 buyers, 224 sellers, 22+ countries
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Which declaration was adopted by member nations at the Global Media Dialogue in Mumbai on 2 May 2025?
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Correct answer: A — WAVES Declaration
The Global Media Dialogue culminated in the adoption of the WAVES Declaration by member nations.
According to the I&B Secretary, WAVES Bazaar 2025 recorded confirmed transactions worth how much within its first day and a half?
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Correct answer: D — ₹250 crore
Sanjay Jaju said WAVES Bazaar recorded confirmed transactions worth ₹250 crore within the first day and a half.
Consider the following statements about the Global Media Dialogue at WAVES 2025: 1. The I&B Minister welcomed delegates from 100 countries. 2. India said the 32 Create in India Challenges identified over 700 top creators. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only 2 is correct. Ashwini Vaishnaw welcomed delegates from 77 countries.