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Digital Media

Digital media refers to any content that is stored, transmitted, and consumed in a machine-readable format, encompassing digitized text, audio, video, and graphics distributed via internet-based platforms and electronic devices.

Why it matters

  • Acts as a primary vehicle for the democratization of information and the facilitation of real-time public discourse.
  • Serves as a critical interface for the delivery of e-governance services and citizen-centric digital public infrastructure.
  • Challenges traditional regulatory frameworks regarding content moderation, data privacy, and the dissemination of misinformation.

How it is asked

Focus on the evolution of regulatory mechanisms like the Information Technology Rules, the balance between freedom of speech and national security, and the impact of algorithmic curation on social cohesion.