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20 July 2026

Crackdown on child sexual abuse material

The topic highlights the intersection of cyber security, international cooperation in law enforcement, and the implementation of the POCSO Act, providing useful context for questions on internal security and the protection of vulnerable sections.

1 min read Day 4 of 4 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • Delhi Police arrested 10 individuals and registered 10 FIRs for the transmission, downloading, storage, and circulation of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
  • The operation took place between July 13 and 18 in the Central district of Delhi.
  • Legal provisions invoked include the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and the Information Technology (IT) Act.
  • The investigation was initiated following digital indicators and international cyber tip-offs from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), a US-based organization.
  • NCMEC operates 'CyberTipline', a centralized reporting system for online child sexual exploitation.
  • The accused individuals are aged between 25 and 30 and are residents of Delhi.

Part of a longer story

This is day 4 of 4 in Government investigation into Meta's handling of CSAM advertisements, which has been running since 4 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. The proliferation of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in the digital space poses a significant challenge to child safety. Discuss the role of international cooperation and domestic legal frameworks like the POCSO Act and the IT Act in curbing this menace. 150 words
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  2. Technological advancements have facilitated the rise of borderless cybercrimes, including the circulation of child sexual abuse material. Evaluate the efficacy of current institutional mechanisms in India to detect and prosecute such crimes, and suggest measures to strengthen the digital safety ecosystem for children. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. The 'CyberTipline', which facilitates the reporting of online child sexual exploitation, is operated by which of the following organizations?

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250words.in · https://250words.in/daily/2026-07-20/crackdown-on-child-sexual-abuse-material