Source: IE Context: The Karnataka High Court upheld the Union government’s Sahyog portal, dismissing X Corporation’s plea that termed it “extra-legal censorship.” About Sahyog Portal: What it is: An online regulatory platform for issuing content takedown notices to internet intermediaries. Developed under Section 79(3)(b) of the IT Act, 2000, ensuring prompt removal of unlawful online …
General Studies-3; Topic: Security challenges and their management in border areas; linkages of organized crime with terrorism. Introduction A brutal terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, led to the death of at least 26 civilians, sending shockwaves across the nation. Unique and unprecedented was the shutdown call by Kashmiris themselves — marking the first …
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Syllabus: Governance Source: NIE Context: India, with 95.04 crore internet users, is facing an unprecedented rise in fake news and disinformation. India’s Infodemic: Data & Statistics 214% rise in misinformation during the COVID-19 pandemic, with India accounting for 1 in 6 fake news pieces globally. Over 85% of urban Indians report encountering online hate speech, …
