1. What is the new logo of Twitter after replacing the iconic bird logo?
[A] Alphabet ‘X’
[B] Rocket
[C] Tesla Car
[D] Chat symbol
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Correct Answer: A [Alphabet ‘X’]
Notes:
Twitter has officially rebranded to “X” after owner Elon Musk changed its iconic bird logo. This is the latest sweeping change since Musk bought Twitter for $44 billion last year.
The social media company also recently announced it was limiting the number of daily direct messages unverified users can send.
2. Which of the following initiatives has/have been launched by twitter during 2022 elections:
- A customized emoji to voluntarily sign-up for reminders on the day voting starts.
- A voter education quiz.
- An information search prompt to find credible and authoritative information for the Assembly elections.
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Twitter has introduced a customized emoji and a notification system for voter reminders on election day. It has launched a voter education quiz to provide essential polling information. An information search prompt, in collaboration with the Election Commission of India, offers credible election details in English, Hindi, Punjabi, and Konkani, supported by relevant hashtags. Additionally, Twitter is conducting workshops for non-profits in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Manipur, and Goa to create literacy materials and combat election misinformation.
3. With respect to the Global internet forum to counter terrorism, consider the following statements:- It is founded by Facebook, Microsoft, Twitter, and YouTube
- It is an NGO designed to prevent terrorists from exploiting digital platforms.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
The Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT) is an NGO founded in 2017 by Facebook, Microsoft, Twitter, and YouTube to prevent terrorist exploitation of digital platforms through technical collaboration and knowledge sharing. The Global Counter-Terrorism Forum (GCTF) serves as an informal body for debate, analysis, and resource mobilization in counter-terrorism efforts. The Bureau of Counterterrorism (CT) manages the Counterterrorism Partnerships Fund (CTPF) to build partnerships in regions vulnerable to terrorist networks. The India-US Counter Terrorism Cooperation Initiative aims to enhance bilateral cooperation in counter-terrorism.
4. After takeover of Twitter by Elon Musk, who is the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Twitter?
[A] Elon Musk
[B] Satya Nadella
[C] Tim Cook
[D] Steve Ballmer
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Correct Answer: A [Elon Musk]
Notes:
Tesla Inc boss Elon Musk announced that he will serve as Chief executive of Twitter, the social media company he bought for USD 44 billion.
Musk also runs rocket company SpaceX, brain-chip startup Neuralink and tunneling firm the Boring Company. He had fired Twitter’s previous chief Parag Agrawal and other top company officials and proposed revisions to the platform’s user verification process.
5. How much does Elon Musk pay for the acquisition of Twitter?
[A] $44 billion
[B] $43 billion
[C] $42 billion
[D] $41 billion
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Correct Answer: A [$44 billion]
Notes:
Elon Musk completed his $44 billion acquisition of Twitter Inc late and his first move was to fire the social media company’s top leadership which he accused of misleading him over the number of spam accounts on the platform.
6. Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, is facing legal action from Twitter over his decision to suspend how many billion-dollar takeover agreements.
[A] USD 34 billion
[B] USD 44 billion
[C] USD 54 billion
[D] USD 64 billion
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Correct Answer: B [USD 44 billion]
Notes:
Twitter has hired top law firm to charge legal action against Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on his decision to terminate the $44 billion takeover deal.
7. Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, has agreed to buy Twitter for how much rupees?
[A] USD 44 billion
[B] USD 34 billion
[C] USD 24 billion
[D] USD 14 billion
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Correct Answer: A [USD 44 billion]
Notes:
Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, agreed to acquire Twitter for $44 billion, ending a drama that included hostile takeover threats before handing him personal control of one of the world’s most powerful social media networks.
8. Which billionaire has struck a deal to buy the Global micro-blogging platform Twitter?
[A] Jeff Bezos
[B] Elon Musk
[C] Warren Buffet
[D] Bill Gates
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Correct Answer: B [Elon Musk]
Notes:
The board of top micro-blogging company Twitter has agreed to a USD 44bn takeover offer from the billionaire Elon Musk.
Elon Musk is the world’s richest person, according to Forbes magazine, with an estimated net worth of USD 273.6bn. He runs the electric vehicle maker Tesla and the aerospace firm SpaceX.
9. किस अरबपति ने ग्लोबल माइक्रो-ब्लॉगिंग प्लेटफॉर्म ट्विटर (Twitter) को खरीदने का सौदा किया है?
[A] जेफ बेजोस
[B] वॉरेन बफे
[C] एलोन मस्क
[D] बिल गेट्स
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Correct Answer: C [एलोन मस्क]
Notes:
शीर्ष माइक्रो-ब्लॉगिंग कंपनी ट्विटर (Twitter) के बोर्ड ने अरबपति एलोन मस्क से 44 बिलियन डालर के अधिग्रहण प्रस्ताव पर सहमति व्यक्त की है। फोर्ब्स पत्रिका के अनुसार, एलोन मस्क 273.6 बिलियन डालर की अनुमानित कुल संपत्ति के साथ दुनिया के सबसे अमीर व्यक्ति हैं। वह इलेक्ट्रिक वाहन निर्माता टेस्ला (Tesla) और एयरोस्पेस फर्म स्पेसएक्स (SpaceX) चलाते हैं।
10. Who has recently been appointed to lead Twitter’s public policy and philanthropic initiatives in India and South Asia?
[A] Samiran Gupta
[B] Gital Mittal
[C] Madhabi Puri Buch
[D] Abhishek Singh
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Correct Answer: A [Samiran Gupta]
Notes:
Samiran Gupta will lead microblogging platform Twitter’s public policy and philanthropy efforts in India and South Asia. Prior to joining Twitter, Gupta was the head of stakeholder engagement in South Asia for ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers).