24 July 2026

EU fines Google for antitrust violations

While this is a foreign antitrust case, it serves as a relevant global precedent for India's own ongoing regulatory debates regarding Big Tech and competition policy.

Questions

1. Examine the role of antitrust regulations in ensuring fair competition in the digital marketplace. How do such regulatory interventions impact the dominance of big tech firms? 150 words
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2. Discuss the challenges faced by competition regulators in addressing anti-competitive practices by global technology platforms. In the context of the Competition Commission of India, analyze the need for a robust legal framework to protect domestic developers and ensure market neutrality. 250 words
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Prelims

1. The European Union recently imposed fines on Google for antitrust violations. Which of the following were the primary grounds for these fines?

   1. A Favouring own services in search results and restricting external app offers
   2. B Data privacy breaches and unauthorized surveillance
   3. C Monopolizing cloud computing infrastructure and hardware manufacturing
   4. D Tax evasion and failure to comply with GDPR regulations