11. Which country has introduced a bill that aims to ban social media access for children under 16 years of age?
[A] India
[B] Nepal
[C] Australia
[D] Canada
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Correct Answer: C [Australia]
Notes:
The Australian government has introduced a bill that aims to ban social media access for children under 16 years of age. This legislation requires platforms like TikTok and Facebook to implement age verification measures. Communications Minister Michelle Rowland emphasized the need for social media companies to take responsibility for user safety, citing concerns about the mental health impacts on children. This reform is seen as one of the strictest globally regarding social media access for minors.
12. As per a recent survey, what percent of people consumed news via social media platforms?
[A] 16 %
[B] 36 %
[C] 56 %
[D] 76 %
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Correct Answer: C [56 %]
Notes:
The United Nations raised a warning about the escalating problem of online disinformation and hate speech and unveiled a strategy to limit its dissemination.
This action followed a worldwide survey that indicated over 85% of individuals expressed apprehension about the effects of online disinformation, with 87% believing it had already left a lasting mark on the political landscape in their respective countries. Another survey uncovered that around 56 per cent of internet users consumed news via social media platforms.
13. Which state has decided to create a fact-checking unit to curb fake news on social media?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Kerala
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] West Bengal
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Correct Answer: A [Karnataka]
Notes:
In a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Karnataka Cabinet approved the formation of fact-checking units to tackle ‘fake news syndicates’.
The government would introduce legislation against the propagation of fake news and propose punishment for the spread of fake news.
14. Which social media platform has introduced a limit to viewing the posts to fix data scraping?
[A] Facebook
[B] Twitter
[C] Instagram
[D] Snapchat
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Correct Answer: B [Twitter]
Notes:
To address extreme levels of data scraping and system manipulation, social media Major Twitter applied the following temporary limits.
Verified accounts are limited to reading 6000 posts per day, Unverified accounts to 600 posts per day, New unverified accounts to 300 per day.
15. How the data protection bill, 2022 is different from its 2019 version?
- 2022 Bill mandated enterprises to keep a copy of sensitive personal data within India.
- 2022 Bill eases the transfer of critical personal data from the country.
- 2022 Bill drops provisions to regulate non-personal data and social media.
- The right to post-mortem privacy is included in 2022 Bill.
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 4
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: C [Only 1, 3 & 4]
Notes:
- 2022 Bill relaxes data localisation rules and permits data to flow to certain global destinations, based on their data security landscape. 2019 Bill mandated enterprises to keep a copy of sensitive personal data within India and prohibited the transfer of critical personal data from the country.
- 2022 Bill drops provisions to regulate non-personal data (information that does not reveal the identity of an individual) and social media.
- The right to post-mortem privacy is included in 2022 Bill. No such provision in 2019 Bill. It would allow the data principal (users) to nominate another individual in case of death or incapacity.
- 2022 Bill excludes data processing by Indian data fiduciaries that collect and process personal data outside India, of data principals who are not located in India.
16. Which Union Ministry released ‘Endorsements Know-hows!’ guide for celebrities, influencers and virtual influencers on social media?
[A] Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
[B] Ministry of Home Affairs
[C] Ministry of External Affairs
[D] Ministry of Defence
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Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution]
Notes:
The Department of Consumer Affairs under Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution released a guide named ‘Endorsements Know-hows!’ for celebrities, influencers and virtual influencers on social media platforms.
The guide aims to ensure that individuals do not mislead their audiences when endorsing products or services. It also ensures if they are in compliance with the Consumer Protection Act and any associated rules or guidelines.
17. Which ministry has proposed prohibiting the advertising of online betting sites on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube?
[A] Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
[B] Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises
[C] Ministry of Home Affairs
[D] Ministry of Electronics and IT
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Correct Answer: D [Ministry of Electronics and IT]
Notes:
The Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) has proposed to ban advertisements of online betting sites on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram and YouTube, as per draft rules for online gaming released.
18. ‘Blue subscriber service’ is a premium service of which social media aompany?
[A] Facebook
[B] Twitter
[C] Whatsapp
[D] Instagram
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Correct Answer: B [Twitter]
Notes:
Major social media company Twitter said it would let users buy subscriptions to Twitter Blue to get a blue checkmark and access special features.
Twitter is attempting to launch its premium service, a month after a previous attempt failed. The blue checkmark was originally given to companies, celebrities, government entities and journalists verified by the platform.
19. 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 defined as a social media platform with more than 50 lakh (5 million) registered users in India.
- The rules require social media intermediaries to appoint a Grievance Redressal Officer (GRO), who must be a resident of India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Both 1 and 2 are correct
[B] Only 1 is correct
[C] Only 2 is correct
[D] Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
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Correct Answer: A [Both 1 and 2 are correct]
Notes:
The IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, classify a ‘significant social media intermediary’ as one with more than 5 million (50 lakh) users in India. The rules also mandate such intermediaries to appoint a resident Grievance Redressal Officer, among other compliance officers, to manage user complaints and cooperate with law enforcement agencies.
20. 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.
