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KARNATAKA TO REVIVE INFORMATION DISORDER TACKLING UNIT (IDTU) Why in the News? Digital Initiative Revived: The Karnataka Government has decided to revive the Information Disorder Tackling Unit (IDTU) to combat the spread of fake news and misinformation, recognizing information security as integral to the broader Indo-Pacific strategy. Institutional Setup: The IDTU will function as a …
Read MoreUNION GOVERNMENT PROPOSES MANDATORY LABELLING OF SYNTHETIC AI-GENERATED CONTENT Why in the News? New proposal: The IT Ministry has proposed mandatory labelling of AI-generated synthetic content on social media platforms, considering its environmental impact and potential environmental costs. Draft amendment: The move amends the IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, addressing …
Read MoreKARNATAKA’S FAKE NEWS BILL TRIGGERS FREE SPEECH DEBATE Why in the News? New legislation: The Karnataka Information and Fake News (Prohibition) Bill, 2025 seeks to regulate fake news on social media platforms. Controversial provisions: Offences include posting content deemed “anti-feminism” or “disrespecting Sanatan symbols”, with up to 7 years jail and ₹10 lakh fine. First-of-its-kind: …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2 : Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation. Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Focus: Recent disclosures concerning AstraZeneca’s Covishield COVID-19 vaccine have sparked intense debate across various media platforms. Media outlets have reported AstraZeneca’s …
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