Ten MCQs on current International and national events - 103

PRERNA FOR IAS

(ASSOCIATE OF SAMKALP)

A-Category MCQs -103

Q1. The Government's direction to Meta regarding Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) mainly seeks to strengthen:

1. Digital child protection
2. Accountability of online intermediaries
3. Compliance with the Information Technology Act and IT Rules
4. Responsible use of Artificial Intelligence for content moderation

Select the correct answer:

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Correct Answer: (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Explanation: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology directed Meta to remove advertisements and content promoting child sexual abuse. It warned that non-compliance could lead to loss of safe-harbour protection under the Information Technology Act. The editorial stresses that technology companies must proactively prevent harmful content through artificial intelligence, human moderation and transparent compliance mechanisms. Child safety has become a central objective of India's digital governance framework. UPSC frequently asks questions on intermediary liability, digital governance and child protection.

Q2. The U.S. Department of Justice's internal discussions regarding the Adani case primarily highlight the importance of:

(a) Political intervention in criminal investigations
(b) Judicial independence and evidence-based legal processes
(c) Diplomatic immunity for multinational corporations
(d) Relaxation of anti-corruption laws

Correct Answer: (b) Judicial independence and evidence-based legal processes