Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges Current Affairs for UPSC

Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges Basics of Cyber Security

Indians lost Rs 53K cr to fraud, cheating cases in last 6 years, Pg9

India faces alarming surge in cyber fraud as citizens lose ₹53,000 crore in six years, Maharashtra worst hit.

Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges Basics of Cyber Security

3 Jan, 2026

Indians lost Rs 53K cr to fraud, cheating cases in last 6 years, Pg9

India faces alarming surge in cyber fraud as citizens lose ₹53,000 crore in six years, Maharashtra worst hit.

3 Jan, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Science and Technology in Everyday Life Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Grok's use against women: Govt seeks X response in 3 days, Pg1

Government demands X (formerly Twitter) to respond within 72 hours over Grok AI misuse, potentially violating IT rules and women's dignity.

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Science and Technology in Everyday Life Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

3 Jan, 2026

Grok's use against women: Govt seeks X response in 3 days, Pg1

Government demands X (formerly Twitter) to respond within 72 hours over Grok AI misuse, potentially violating IT rules and women's dignity.

3 Jan, 2026

Education Sector Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Getting teens to read the news, Pg9

Bridging the information gap: Strategies to engage teenagers with news through inclusive, accessible, and age-appropriate journalism in the digital age.

Education Sector Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

2 Jan, 2026

Getting teens to read the news, Pg9

Bridging the information gap: Strategies to engage teenagers with news through inclusive, accessible, and age-appropriate journalism in the digital age.

2 Jan, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Representation of the People's Act Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Before top court in 2026: Matters of religion, citizenship, liberty, Pg15

India's Supreme Court faces scrutiny over judicial conduct, Collegium transparency, and key cases involving religion, free speech, and citizenship in 2026.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Representation of the People's Act Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

1 Jan, 2026

Before top court in 2026: Matters of religion, citizenship, liberty, Pg15

India's Supreme Court faces scrutiny over judicial conduct, Collegium transparency, and key cases involving religion, free speech, and citizenship in 2026.

1 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Social media platforms told to take down ‘obscene’ content, Pg1

Government mandates social media platforms to proactively remove obscene content, threatening legal action for non-compliance with IT Rules, 2021.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

31 Dec, 2025

Social media platforms told to take down ‘obscene’ content, Pg1

Government mandates social media platforms to proactively remove obscene content, threatening legal action for non-compliance with IT Rules, 2021.

31 Dec, 2025

Representation of the People's Act Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Gaps in regulating digital campaigns, Pg8

Digital campaign regulation lags as third-party actors blur campaign finance lines, demanding transparency for fair elections.

Representation of the People's Act Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

29 Dec, 2025

Gaps in regulating digital campaigns, Pg8

Digital campaign regulation lags as third-party actors blur campaign finance lines, demanding transparency for fair elections.

29 Dec, 2025

Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Indian Army relaxes social media policy, allows ‘passive participation’, Pg12

Indian Army relaxes social media policy allowing 'passive participation' for personnel while safeguarding operational security, effective immediately.

Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

26 Dec, 2025

Indian Army relaxes social media policy, allows ‘passive participation’, Pg12

Indian Army relaxes social media policy allowing 'passive participation' for personnel while safeguarding operational security, effective immediately.

26 Dec, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Role of External State and Non State Actors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

India’s first anti-terror policy to be out soon, Pg1

India to unveil first anti-terror policy addressing digital radicalization, open border misuse, and foreign-funded conversion networks.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Role of External State and Non State Actors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

24 Dec, 2025

India’s first anti-terror policy to be out soon, Pg1

India to unveil first anti-terror policy addressing digital radicalization, open border misuse, and foreign-funded conversion networks.

24 Dec, 2025

Parliament and State Legislatures India and its Neighbourhood Relations Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Set up unit to counter anti-India narratives: House panel to MEA, Pg5

Parliamentary panel urges MEA to establish unit countering anti-India narratives amid Bangladesh concerns and China's growing influence.

Parliament and State Legislatures India and its Neighbourhood Relations Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

19 Dec, 2025

Set up unit to counter anti-India narratives: House panel to MEA, Pg5

Parliamentary panel urges MEA to establish unit countering anti-India narratives amid Bangladesh concerns and China's growing influence.

19 Dec, 2025

Role of External State and Non State Actors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges Basics of Cyber Security Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

Militant groups are experimenting with AI, and risks are expected to grow, Pg17

Militant groups are experimenting with AI for recruitment, propaganda, and cyberattacks, raising concerns about potential misuse in biological/chemical weapons development.

Role of External State and Non State Actors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges Basics of Cyber Security Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

16 Dec, 2025

Militant groups are experimenting with AI, and risks are expected to grow, Pg17

Militant groups are experimenting with AI for recruitment, propaganda, and cyberattacks, raising concerns about potential misuse in biological/chemical weapons development.

16 Dec, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Why was Elon Musk’s X platform fined $140 million by the EU?, Pg9

EU fines Elon Musk's X $140M for DSA breaches, triggering Musk's call to abolish EU amid regulatory clash.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

15 Dec, 2025

Why was Elon Musk’s X platform fined $140 million by the EU?, Pg9

EU fines Elon Musk's X $140M for DSA breaches, triggering Musk's call to abolish EU amid regulatory clash.

15 Dec, 2025

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Courts must protect, not regulate free speech, Pg6

Supreme Court's push for stringent online content regulation raises concerns about free speech and potential overreach, impacting fundamental rights and democratic principles.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

15 Dec, 2025

Courts must protect, not regulate free speech, Pg6

Supreme Court's push for stringent online content regulation raises concerns about free speech and potential overreach, impacting fundamental rights and democratic principles.

15 Dec, 2025

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Concerns around Karnataka's expansive Bill to tackle hate speech, Pg16

Karnataka's new Hate Speech Bill, 2025, introduces broad definitions, government takedown powers, and enhanced penalties, raising concerns about misuse and free speech.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

15 Dec, 2025

Concerns around Karnataka's expansive Bill to tackle hate speech, Pg16

Karnataka's new Hate Speech Bill, 2025, introduces broad definitions, government takedown powers, and enhanced penalties, raising concerns about misuse and free speech.

15 Dec, 2025

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

How will Australia’s social media ban work?, Pg14

Australia bans social media for under-16s, imposing hefty fines; Meta responds with age verification, raising privacy concerns and implementation challenges.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

14 Dec, 2025

How will Australia’s social media ban work?, Pg14

Australia bans social media for under-16s, imposing hefty fines; Meta responds with age verification, raising privacy concerns and implementation challenges.

14 Dec, 2025

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

'My focus on appointments is to place emphasis on merit, integrity, experience, temperament required to serve as judge', Pg9

CJI emphasizes merit, integrity in judicial appointments, defends collegium system, and advocates for tackling pendency and ensuring access to justice.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

14 Dec, 2025

'My focus on appointments is to place emphasis on merit, integrity, experience, temperament required to serve as judge', Pg9

CJI emphasizes merit, integrity in judicial appointments, defends collegium system, and advocates for tackling pendency and ensuring access to justice.

14 Dec, 2025

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges