11. With reference to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021, consider the following statements:
- A significant social media intermediary is a social media platform with more than 50 Lakh registered users in India
- The rules make compulsory for social media intermediaries to appoint Grievance Redressal Officer (GRO) who should be a resident in India
Which of the above is / are correct statements?
[A] Only 1 is correct
[B] Only 2 is correct
[C] Both 1 & 2 are correct
[D] Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2 are correct ]
Notes:
The Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, established by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, categorize social media platforms into ‘social media intermediaries’ and ‘significant social media intermediaries’ based on user count. Significant intermediaries, with over 5 million users, must implement a three-tier system comprising a Chief Compliance Officer, a Nodal Contact Person, and a Resident Grievance Officer. They are also required to identify the first originator of messages upon request from authorities. The rules aim to empower users with a grievance redressal mechanism, focusing on the protection of women and children from online threats and misinformation.
12. Which Union Ministry has announced to set up ‘Grievance Appellate Committees’ to resolve social media users’ grievances?
[A] Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
[B] Ministry of Science and Technology
[C] Ministry of Communication
[D] Ministry of Home Affairs
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Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology]
Notes:
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology notified the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules, 2022.
As per the amendment, one or more Grievance Appellate Committees will be established, which will comprise a chairperson and two whole-time members appointed by the central government. The centrally appointed appellate panels would be set up in three months to resolve social media users’ grievances.
13. Which social media network collaborated with India Post Payments Bank in September 2022 to promote financial inclusion in remote cities?
[A] Koo
[B] Youtube
[C] Whatsapp
[D] Twitter
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Correct Answer: A [Koo]
Notes:
Koo partners with India Post Payments Bank to drive financial inclusion in remote cities. Koo said the memorandum of understanding aims to bring together the synergies of both Koo and IPPB to drive ‘financial inclusion’ and ‘literacy’ amongst the users in tier 2, tier 3, & remote cities and hinterlands.
14. With respect to the draft amendments to the Information Technology Rules, 2021, consider the following statements:
- Social media firms have to appoint a chief compliance officer.
- If there are complaints against the dignity of users, social media platforms will be required to remove that within 24 hours after a complaint is made.
- They also will have to publish a weekly report about the number of complaints received and the status of redressal.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 2
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: C [Only 1 & 2]
Notes:- The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has published a fresh draft of amendments to the Information Technology Rules, 2021.
- Significant social media firms have to appoint a chief compliance officer and have a nodal contact person who can be in touch with law enforcement agencies 24/7.
- Social media platforms will also have to name a grievance officer who shall register the grievance within 24 hours.
- If there are complaints against the dignity of users, particularly women – about exposed private parts of individuals or nudity or sexual act or impersonation etc – social media platforms will be required to remove that within 24 hours after a complaint is made.
- They also will have to publish a monthly report about the number of complaints received and the status of redressal.
15. Which of the following are the immediate twin factors responsible for the birth of Indian National congress?
- Role of press
- Role of social reformers
- Reactionary regime of Lord Lytton
- Ilbert Bill controversy
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] Only 3 and 4
[D] Only 1 and 4
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Correct Answer: C [Only 3 and 4]
Notes:
Reactionary regime of Lord Lytton and Ilbert Bill controversy made modern educated Indians realize the necessity of National political organisation to fullfill their objective.
16. India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) has partnered with which social media platform to promote financial literacy?
[A] Twitter
[B] Koo
[C] Facebook
[D] Instagram
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Correct Answer: B [Koo]
Notes:
India Post Payments Bank has partnered with Koo to promote financial literacy in tier-2, tier-3 cities and remote cities
The partnership with Indian micro-blogging platform Koo, aims to promote financial literacy in remote cities. Koo is a multilingual platform that allows users to communicate in 10 languages.
17. Google has allowed which social media app onto the Google Play Store, after it was removed in 2021?
[A] Sharechat
[B] Tiktok
[C] Parler
[D] Truth
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Correct Answer: C [Parler]
Notes:
Google has allowed Parler back onto the Google Play Store, after it removed the app in January 2021.
Last year, Google cited that the platform lacked moderation on posts inciting violence at the US Capitol. Apple re-instated Parler to its App Store in May 2021. Parler advertises itself as a platform for free speech.
18. As per NCRB Data, which state recorded the highest number of recorded cases against fake news on social media in 2021?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Gujarat
[C] West Bengal
[D] Assam
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Correct Answer: C [West Bengal]
Notes:
West Bengal recorded the highest number of recorded cases against fake news on social media in 2021, according to National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data.
West Bengal reported 43 cases of fake news on social media. It was followed by Telangana at 34 cases and Uttar Pradesh at 24. In total, India reported 179 such cases and West Bengal accounted for 24 per cent of those cases.
19. Which social media platform company has announced a new facility named ‘Circles’?
[A] Facebook
[B] Twitter
[C] Telegram
[D] Instagram
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Correct Answer: B [Twitter]
Notes:
Twitter announced the availability of Twitter Circle where users can choose who can see and engage with their tweets.
Everyone can join the public conversation on their own terms while each Circle will allow up to 150 people. After a successful test run, the feature is being rolled out across the world. People in the circle will see a green badge under Tweets sent to the group wile these Tweets cannot be retweeted.
20. Recently, a report titled ‘Life behind the screens of parents, tweens, and teens’ has been published, with respect to it, consider the following statements:
- It was published by International Telecommunication Union.
- Smartphone use in India among children is significantly higher than the international average.
- The level of concern about cyberbullying and abuse on social media among Indian parents is lower than the global average.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2 & 3]
Notes:- The report titled ‘Life behind the screens of parents, tweens, and teens’ reveals that Indian children have the highest online risk exposure and are among the youngest to reach mobile maturity. It was published by McAfee Corp, a global leader in online protection.
- In India, smartphone use at the age of 10 to 14 is at 83 per cent, which is significantly 7 per cent above the international average of 76 per cent.
- 22 per cent of Indian children experienced cyberbullying at some time which is notably 5 per cent higher than the global average of 17 per cent.
- The level of concern about cyberbullying and abuse on social media among Indian parents was 47 per cent, a full 10 per cent lower than the global average of 57 per cent.
- Indian parents and children reported leaks of financial information at a higher rate than families worldwide, with parents 9 per cent higher than the 21 per cent average and children 13 per cent higher than the 10 per cent average.
- In India, the number of children reporting private conversations without knowing a person’s real identity was a noteworthy 11 per cent higher than for other children around the world.
- Consistent with the global trend of gendered protected bias, in India, 44 per cent of girls have parental controls software installed on computers compared to 40 per cent of boys, a modest 4 per cent difference.
