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What prompted the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology to notify the FCU as the central government's fact-checking body?
What prompted the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology to notify the FCU as the central government's fact-checking body?
- A recent Bombay High Court decision and an upcoming Supreme Court hearing (correct)
- A directive from the Supreme Court to establish a centralized fact-checking mechanism
- Pressure from international organizations to combat fake news and disinformation
- Widespread concerns over the spread of misinformation during the upcoming elections
What is the primary role of the Press Information Bureau's Fact Check Unit (FCU) under the new notification?
What is the primary role of the Press Information Bureau's Fact Check Unit (FCU) under the new notification?
- To monitor and fact-check all information related to upcoming elections
- To identify false or misleading information related to the central government's business (correct)
- To regulate online content and enforce censorship across all platforms
- To serve as a watchdog for media organizations and journalists
How is the FCU's role perceived by different stakeholders?
How is the FCU's role perceived by different stakeholders?
- It is widely accepted as a necessary measure to combat misinformation
- Some view it as a violation of freedom of speech, while others see it as complying with the Model Code of Conduct (correct)
- It is criticized by all political parties as an attempt to suppress dissent
- It is supported by all media organizations as a step towards self-regulation
What is the primary concern regarding the FCU's role in fact-checking?
What is the primary concern regarding the FCU's role in fact-checking?
Which of the following statements is NOT true based on the information provided?
Which of the following statements is NOT true based on the information provided?
What is the main purpose of the Fact Check Unit (FCU) established by the central government?
What is the main purpose of the Fact Check Unit (FCU) established by the central government?
Why do some argue that the FCU's role complies with the Model Code of Conduct?
Why do some argue that the FCU's role complies with the Model Code of Conduct?
How do opponents view the FCU's role in fact-checking?
How do opponents view the FCU's role in fact-checking?
What recent decision by the Bombay High Court led to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology taking action on fact-checking?
What recent decision by the Bombay High Court led to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology taking action on fact-checking?
What is the potential consequence of the FCU vetting online content related to the central government's business?
What is the potential consequence of the FCU vetting online content related to the central government's business?
