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Disinformation, scaled up and weaponized on social platforms, poses a significant threat to democracy and media credibility, warns N. Ram at the World Media Summit (WMS). Source: YourDictionary What is Disinformation? Disinformation refers to the deliberate spread of false or misleading information with the intent to deceive, manipulate opinions, or achieve specific goals. It involves …
Read MoreNews: As cyclonic storm Michaung strengthens today, heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is predicted in a number of coastal Andhra Pradesh locations. The cyclone, which is located 250 kilometers from Nellore in Andhra Pradesh, is predicted to make landfall as a strong cyclonic storm on December 5 in the early afternoon between Nellore and Machilipatnam. …
Read MoreNews: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be the Chief Guest at the Navy Day function in Sindhudurg, Maharashtra, today, December 4. In the evening, the Prime Minister will unveil a statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Rajkot Fort. He will also see the “Operational Demonstrations” later on, which will be conducted by Indian Navy ships, …
Read MoreThe United States welcomes India’s decision to initiate a high-level investigation into allegations of an Indian official’s involvement in a foiled plot to assassinate a Khalistan separatist on US soil. The Issue: The case involves an alleged assassination plot against the S.-based Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, reportedly directed by an Indian government official. Blinken’s …
Read MoreThe India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts a warm winter season across India. Minimum temperatures are expected to remain higher than normal during the December to February period. Source: Columbia University Global Warming Impact: Reflects a global warming trend, with India experiencing the third warmest November since 1901. 2023, likely to become the warmest year ever …
Read MoreNavy Chief Admiral RHari Kumar affirms India’s close cooperation with Maldives. Any decision to scale down military personnel in Maldives will be based on instructions from the Central Government. Maldives’ Request for Withdrawal: Admiral Kumar’s comments follow Maldives’ formal request for India to withdraw military personnel earlier this month. Maldives, a key maritime neighbour in …
Read MoreThe COP28 climate talks in the UAE witness the operationalization of the L&D fund, a long-standing demand expressing climate justice. The L&D fund consists of finances and technologies, replenished by developed nations, utilized by others to address unavoidable climate change impacts. Challenges in Loss and Damage Fund: Challenges emerge during the Transitional Committee (TC) meetings …
Read MoreUS lifting sanctions on Venezuela prompts India to resume crude oil imports after a three-year hiatus. Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) secures three tankers to load oil from Venezuela in December and January 2024. Source: Dhan Key Points: Private Refiners Lead Comeback:RIL and Nayara Energy (NEL), former buyers of Venezuelan crude, resume imports as sanctions ease. …
Read MoreIndia’s GST revenues surged by 15.1% in November, reaching nearly ₹1.68 lakh crore, marking the fastest growth in the fiscal year 2023-24. This growth surpasses the 10-month high of 13.4% recorded in October, reflecting a positive trend in tax collections. Source: The Hindu India’s GDP Growth Overview The latest provisional GDP estimates for the quarter …
Read MoreChief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud warns about the detrimental impact of disinformation on democratic discourse. Fake news, widespread in the digital age, has the potential to drown out true information, altering the character of discourse. Disinformation Disinformation refers to the deliberate spread of false or misleading information with the intent to deceive or manipulate. …
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