World Radio Day 2026 observed on the theme 'Radio and Artificial Intelligence'; PM Modi calls radio a trusted voice
World Radio Day was observed on 13 February 2026 on the theme 'Radio and Artificial Intelligence', and Prime Minister Narendra Modi called radio a trusted voice for people in remote villages and busy cities alike.
Summary
World Radio Day was observed on 13 February 2026 on the UNESCO theme 'Radio and Artificial Intelligence'. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the day celebrates a medium that is a trusted voice for people, whether in remote villages or bustling cities, and recalled experiencing radio's reach through Mann Ki Baat, whose next episode was set for 22 February. World Radio Day was proclaimed by UNESCO's General Conference at its 36th session in 2011 and adopted by the UN General Assembly at its 67th session in 2012. It is marked on 13 February because United Nations Radio was established on that day in 1946.
Key facts
- Date
- 13 February 2026
- 2026 theme
- Radio and Artificial Intelligence
- Proclaimed
- UNESCO General Conference, 36th session, 2011
- Adopted by UNGA
- 67th session, 2012
- Why 13 February
- United Nations Radio was established on 13 February 1946
- Mann Ki Baat
- Next episode on 22 February 2026
Practice MCQs 3 questions
What was the theme of World Radio Day 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Radio and Artificial Intelligence
UNESCO's theme for World Radio Day 2026 was 'Radio and Artificial Intelligence'.
World Radio Day is observed on 13 February because on that date in 1946:
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Correct answer: A — United Nations Radio was established
13 February is the anniversary of the creation of United Nations Radio in 1946.
Consider the following statements about World Radio Day: 1. It was proclaimed by UNESCO's General Conference at its 36th session in 2011. 2. It was adopted as a UN international day by the UN General Assembly in 2012. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. UNESCO proclaimed it in 2011 at its 36th General Conference, and the 67th session of the UN General Assembly adopted it in 2012.