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10 July 2026

Government consideration of social media curbs for minors

The topic concerns a significant proposed government policy regarding digital regulation and child protection, which directly relates to governance, welfare of vulnerable sections, and cyber security.

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Notes

  • The Union government is exploring the implementation of age-based restrictions on social media access for minors.
  • The proposed policy aims to protect children and society from potential harms associated with social media usage.
  • The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology is currently engaged in consultations with social media platforms regarding these restrictions.
  • The Australian Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Act, 2024, serves as a potential model, which mandates platforms to detect and block access for children under 16 years of age.

Part of a longer story

This is day 1 of 5 in Global legislative efforts to restrict social media access for minors, which has been running since 10 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the challenges and regulatory requirements for implementing age-gating mechanisms on social media platforms in India to protect minors from digital harms. 150 words
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  2. The regulation of social media platforms involves a complex balance between ensuring child safety and upholding the right to digital access. Critically examine the feasibility of age-based restrictions in the Indian context, considering the technological, legal, and privacy implications. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following best describes the objective of the proposed age-based restrictions on social media for minors in India?

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