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UNESCO Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Alliance

Source:  UNESCO Subject:  International Organisation Context: The UNESCO Media and Information Literacy Alliance has announced the election of its first-ever Global Board, marking a major milestone in its institutional governance. About UNESCO Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Alliance: What it is? The MIL Alliance is a global collaborative network coordinated by UNESCO, bringing together organisations …

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South Asia Press Freedom Report 2024–25

Syllabus: Governance Source:  TH Context: The 23rd Annual South Asia Press Freedom Report 2024–25, titled “Frontline Democracy: Media and Political Churn”, has flagged India as part of a wider trend of shrinking press freedom. About South Asia Press Freedom Report 2024–25: Publisher: Asia Press Freedom group Coverage: 8 South Asian countries – India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, …

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Insights into Editorial: Do we have a grip on disinformation in 2021?

  Context: Disinformation, or “fake news”, is a malaise that has been worsened by the infodemic of the social media age. In the last few years, it has been used as an effective weapon to polarise communities and upset democratic processes. Even if the fake news is not an electoral agenda, it is in the …

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Fight ‘fake news’: BRICS Media Forum

Topics Covered: Cyber security related issues. Fight ‘fake news’: BRICS Media Forum: Context: The Fifth BRICS Media Forum was held virtually recently. At the end of the summit, representatives called for the five nations to work together to jointly combat the “virus of disinformation” in the pandemic era. Concerns associated: A common thread among members is …

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