WhatsApp Chatbot of GoI launched to curb fake news crossed 1.7 crore users

The Government of India had earlier created Whats App Chatbot to curb fake news being spread about COVID-19 virus in the country. About the Chatbot The Chatbot was launched to answer all the queries related to the virus. It is designed to provide all the information related to COVID-19. At first, GoI launched MyGov Corona ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Topics: AI chatbot • Artificial intelligence • Corona virus • COVID-19 • Digital India • Facebook • National Broadband Mission • Telegram • WhatsApp • Whatsapp chatbot

What is Government Instant Messaging System?

The Centre Government is testing a prototype of an Indian equivalent of popular messaging application platforms, such as WhatsApp and Telegram, for secure internal use. This secure messaging app is codenamed as ‘Government Instant Messaging System (GIMS)’. It is being packaged for employees of Central government as well as state government departments and organisations for ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Topics: Cyber-security • GIMS • Government Instant Messaging System • Messaging Application • National Informatics Centre • NIC • Odisha • Telegram • WhatsApp

Russia President Putin signs “Sovereign Internet” law

Russian President Vladimir Putin on 2 May 2019  signed into law a “sovereign internet” bill which will allow Russian authorities to isolate the country’s internet. The move expands Government Control of Internet, is being publicly denounced by all rights groups in country. Key Highlights The text of the law was published on 1 May 2019 ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2019

Topics: Cyber-Attacks • Cybersecurity • Donald Trump • Russia • Sovereign Internet law • Telegram • United States • Vladimir Putin