Question
Download Solution PDFMatch List - I with List - II.
List - I (Investigative Reporting) |
List - II (Persons) |
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(A) |
Tehalka Case |
(I) |
Bobwoodward and Carl Bernstein |
(B) |
Watergate Scandal |
(II) |
Julian Assange |
(C) |
Bofors Scandal |
(III) |
Tarun Tej Pal |
(D) |
Wikileaks |
(IV) |
Chitra Subramaniam |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Option 1 : (A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is - (A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)
Key Points
- Tehalka Case
- Involved Tarun Tejpal, an Indian journalist known for his investigative journalism.
- Watergate Scandal
- Exposed by journalists Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein of The Washington Post.
- Bofors Scandal
- Investigated by Indian journalist Chitra Subramaniam, exposing corruption in arms deals.
- Wikileaks
- Founded by Julian Assange, known for publishing classified documents.
Additional Information
- Tehalka Case
- In 2001, Tehelka conducted a sting operation that revealed corruption in defense procurement in India.
- Tarun Tejpal, the founder, became a prominent figure in investigative journalism due to this case.
- Watergate Scandal
- The scandal led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon in 1974.
- It highlighted the role of journalism in checking government power.
- Bofors Scandal
- Involved allegations of kickbacks in a deal between India and Swedish arms manufacturer Bofors in the 1980s.
- Chitra Subramaniam's reports were instrumental in exposing the corruption.
- Wikileaks
- Wikileaks gained global attention for releasing classified documents from governments and corporations.
- Julian Assange faced legal challenges and controversy due to the nature of the leaks.