President Murmu Calls for Tackling Misinformation and Digital Fraud for National Security
President Murmu urges tackling misinformation and digital fraud, crucial for national security and 'Viksit Bharat'.
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President Droupadi Murmu emphasized the urgent need to combat misinformation and digital fraud, highlighting their growing threat to national security and the vision of 'Viksit Bharat'. Speaking at the Intelligence Bureau Centenary Endowment Lecture, she called for creating a community of active social media users who promote fact-based narratives and for developing technologically competent communities.
The President noted that non-traditional and digital challenges are the most complex threats to national security, stressing the importance of vigilance at all levels and leveraging digital platforms for reporting cybercrimes. This underscores the government's focus on cyber hygiene and citizen participation in national security.
मुख्य तथ्य
President Droupadi Murmu emphasized tackling misinformation and digital fraud
Called for community of active social media users for fact-based narratives
Non-traditional and digital challenges are complex threats to national security
Addressed Intelligence Bureau Centenary Endowment Lecture
UPSC परीक्षा के दृष्टिकोण
National Security: Evolution of threats (traditional vs. non-traditional)
Polity & Governance: Role of President, Intelligence Bureau, Digital India initiatives, citizen participation in governance
Internal Security: Cybercrime, misinformation campaigns, radicalization through digital means
Social Issues: Digital literacy, media literacy, community building for fact-checking
Economy: Impact of digital fraud on financial stability and 'Viksit Bharat' goals
दृश्य सामग्री
Evolution of Digital Threats & India's National Security Response (2015-2025)
This timeline illustrates the increasing prominence of digital threats to India's national security and the government's evolving policy and institutional responses, culminating in the President's recent call for action.
From early digital adoption to sophisticated AI threats, India's national security landscape has rapidly integrated digital dimensions. The government's response has evolved from basic cyber hygiene to comprehensive legal and strategic frameworks, now emphasizing citizen participation.
- 2015Launch of Digital India initiative, increasing digital footprint and potential attack surface.
- 2017WannaCry ransomware attack highlights global cyber vulnerability; India strengthens CERT-In's role.
- 2019Increased reports of state-sponsored cyber espionage and data breaches targeting Indian entities.
- 2020COVID-19 pandemic accelerates digital adoption, leading to a surge in digital fraud and misinformation campaigns.
- 2021Government emphasizes 'Cyber Swachhta Kendra' and citizen awareness for cyber hygiene.
- 2022Draft National Cyber Security Strategy released, focusing on resilience and critical infrastructure protection.
- 2023Digital Personal Data Protection Act enacted, strengthening data privacy and security framework.
- 2024Emergence of sophisticated AI-driven deepfakes and advanced phishing techniques, posing new challenges.
- 2025President Murmu calls for tackling misinformation and digital fraud for National Security (Current News).
Digital Threats Landscape in India (2024-2025 Estimates)
This dashboard presents key statistics related to digital threats in India, highlighting the scale of the challenge that President Murmu addressed.
- Increase in Cybercrime Incidents
- 25% (YoY)+5% from 2023
- Financial Loss due to Digital Fraud
- ₹15,000 Cr++18% from 2023
- Misinformation Campaigns Detected
- 500+ major incidents+10% from 2023
- Cybercrime Reporting Portal (NCRPC) Complaints
- 2.5 Million++30% from 2023
Reflects the rapid expansion of digital activities and the sophistication of cybercriminals. A major concern for internal security.
Significant economic impact on individuals and businesses, undermining trust in digital payments and the economy.
Threatens social cohesion, public order, and democratic processes, especially during elections or crises.
Shows increased citizen awareness and utilization of reporting mechanisms, but also the sheer volume of incidents.
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पृष्ठभूमि
नवीनतम घटनाक्रम
बहुविकल्पीय प्रश्न (MCQ)
1. With reference to the recent statements by the President of India on national security, consider the following statements: 1. The President emphasized that non-traditional and digital challenges are the most complex threats to national security. 2. She called for creating a community of active social media users to promote fact-based narratives. 3. The Intelligence Bureau (IB) is India's primary domestic intelligence agency, operating under the Ministry of Home Affairs. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: D
Statement 1 and 2 are directly mentioned in the news summary, reflecting the President's emphasis. Statement 3 is a factual statement about the Intelligence Bureau, which is relevant as the President was speaking at the IB's Centenary Endowment Lecture. The IB is indeed India's primary domestic intelligence agency and functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs. All three statements are correct.
2. In the context of combating misinformation and digital fraud in India, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) is the national nodal agency for responding to computer security incidents. 2. The National Cybercrime Reporting Portal (NCRPP) allows citizens to report cybercrimes online, including those related to child pornography and financial fraud. 3. The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, primarily aims to regulate content moderation on social media platforms to curb misinformation. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: B
Statement 1: CERT-In is indeed the national nodal agency for responding to computer security incidents, as established under the IT (Amendment) Act, 2008. This is correct. Statement 2: The National Cybercrime Reporting Portal (NCRPP, commonly known as NCRP) is a government initiative to facilitate online reporting of cybercrimes, covering various categories including child pornography, financial fraud, and other cyber-related offenses. This is correct. Statement 3: The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, primarily focuses on the processing of digital personal data in India, establishing rights and duties for data principals and obligations for data fiduciaries. While it indirectly contributes to a safer digital environment, its primary aim is not content moderation for misinformation, but rather data privacy and protection. Content moderation is typically addressed by IT Rules and intermediary guidelines. Therefore, this statement is incorrect.
3. Which of the following is NOT a direct implication of widespread misinformation and digital fraud on the 'Viksit Bharat' vision? A) Erosion of public trust in digital governance and services. B) Increased financial losses for individuals and businesses, hindering economic growth. C) Undermining social cohesion and democratic processes through divisive narratives. D) Significant reduction in traditional military spending due to focus on cyber defense.
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: D
Options A, B, and C are direct and significant implications of widespread misinformation and digital fraud, directly impacting the pillars of 'Viksit Bharat' (economic prosperity, social harmony, good governance). Option D, 'Significant reduction in traditional military spending due to focus on cyber defense,' is incorrect. While cyber defense is gaining importance, it is an additional layer of national security, not a replacement for traditional military spending. In fact, overall defense spending might increase to cover both traditional and non-traditional threats. There is no direct evidence or policy indicating a significant reduction in traditional military spending due to increased cyber defense focus.