{"id":14133,"date":"2026-07-06T15:31:40","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T10:01:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/current-affairs\/?p=14133"},"modified":"2026-07-06T15:37:02","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T10:07:02","slug":"child-abuse-ads-on-instagram","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/current-affairs\/child-abuse-ads-on-instagram\/","title":{"rendered":"India Issues Notice to Meta Over Child Abuse Ads on Instagram"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Child Abuse Ads: India gives notice to Meta on child abuse ads on Instagram; issues raise serious concerns about online child safety, digital platform responsibilities and the need to regulate harmful content. The notice comes as a response to reports of ads promoting or facilitating child sexual abuse content (CSAM) being displayed on Instagram. Meta had to explain how it would remove media content that is offensive to adults and comply with the Indian laws to the government. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Child Abuse Ads: This marks another step to recognise the growing attention and efforts to better safeguard children online, and secure better protection for social media platforms. This informative article explains \u201cwhy\u201d for issuing the notice to Meta over child abuse ads on Instagram, the legal framework, the government response, and the implications of the situation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Why Did India Issue the Notice? &#8211; Child Abuse Ads<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">After reports surfaced that ads related to child sexual abuse material (CSAM) find their way into Meta&#8217;s Instagram platform, the Government of India sent a notice to the company a week ago over the matter and expressed serious concern over the safety of children online.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) asked Meta to explain how such advertisements got approval and appeared on the platform.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The government had instructed Meta to reveal its content moderation, advertisement review process and steps taken to prevent illegal and harmful content.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">India stressed that social media intermediaries are bound by default to adhere to the provisions of the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, which make it mandatory to take due diligence and remove unlawful content within an hour.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The notice reinforces the government&#8217;s zero tolerance for crimes related to children and to available mechanisms to keep this digital space secure.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Officials also added that they expect significant investment in using automated detection systems alongside human review mechanisms by online platforms to detect and remove harmful content before it reaches users.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In the last few months, India has taken a series of measures to hold platforms accountable as it pushes for better online child safety and compliance with Indian laws and regulatory standards by technology companies.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Legal Framework Governing Online Child Protection &#8211; Child Abuse Ads<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Obscenity laws provide that the publication, transmission and circulation of material obscene\/ sexually explicit in nature with children is prohibited under the Information Technology (IT) Act, 2000. At the same time, it gives powers to authorities to act against intermediaries who do not comply with legally mandated obligations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 is a strong piece of legislation aimed at protecting children against the commission of sexual offences and providing for ancillary matters since 2012 that lays down stringent punishments to offenders.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Under the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, social media intermediaries must proactively undertake due diligence, remove illegal content within strict timeframes on receiving legally valid orders only and set up grievance redressal mechanisms.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 replaces many provisions of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) about offences associated with child exploitation, online abuse and digital crimes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">NCPCR strives for the protection of rights of all children and monitors implementation of this Act while also advising Government on matters relating to child rights and the need to prevent child exploitation, abuse and online exploitation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">India is a signatory to the UN Convention on Child Rights (UNCRC), which requires countries to protect children from sexual exploitation and abuse as well as safe use of the Internet.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">These legislative and institutional frameworks together serve to reinforce online child safety, hold digital companies responsible for protecting children online, and build a safe digital environment through sound regulation, enforcement, and cooperation across the stakeholder community.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">PYQs Information Technology, Cyber Security &amp; Child Protection &#8211; Child Abuse Ads<\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Exam<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Year<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Question<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Options<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Correct Answer<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>UPSC Prelims<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2021<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In India, under which Act are intermediaries required to observe due diligence while hosting user-generated content?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>A.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Digital India Act <\/span><b>B.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Information Technology Act, 2000 <\/span><b>C.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Indian Penal Code <\/span><b>D.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Consumer Protection Act<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>B. Information Technology Act, 2000<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>SSC CGL<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2023<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The <\/span><b>CERT-In<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (Indian Computer Emergency Response Team) functions under which Ministry?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>A.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Ministry of Home Affairs <\/span><b>B.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology <\/span><b>C.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Ministry of Communications <\/span><b>D.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Ministry of Defence<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>B. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>RRB NTPC<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2022<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Which of the following is India&#8217;s national agency for responding to cyber security incidents?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>A.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> NIA <\/span><b>B.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> CERT-In <\/span><b>C.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> CBI <\/span><b>D.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> NIC<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>B. CERT-In<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>SSC CHSL<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2022<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The <\/span><b>Information Technology Act<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> was enacted in India in which year?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>A.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 1998 <\/span><b>B.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 1999 <\/span><b>C.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 2000 <\/span><b>D.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 2002<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>C. 2000<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>UPSC Prelims<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2020<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Which organization in India is designated as the national nodal agency for responding to computer security incidents?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>A.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> DRDO <\/span><b>B.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> CERT-In <\/span><b>C.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> NASSCOM <\/span><b>D.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> ISRO<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>B. CERT-In<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>IBPS PO<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2021<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Which ministry is responsible for framing policies relating to information technology and digital governance in India?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>A.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Ministry of Communications <\/span><b>B.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology <\/span><b>C.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Ministry of Finance <\/span><b>D.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Ministry of Home Affairs<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>B. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>SBI PO<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2022<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The <\/span><b>Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> are issued under which Act?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>A.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Consumer Protection Act, 2019 <\/span><b>B.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Information Technology Act, 2000 <\/span><b>C.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 <\/span><b>D.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>B. Information Technology Act, 2000<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>State PCS<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2023<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The <\/span><b>Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> came into force in:<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>A.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 2010 <\/span><b>B.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 2011 <\/span><b>C.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 2012 <\/span><b>D.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 2013<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>C. 2012<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>SSC MTS<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2023<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What is the full form of <\/span><b>CERT-In<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>A.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Central Emergency Response Team <\/span><b>B.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Computer Emergency Response Team\u2013India <\/span><b>C.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Cyber Emergency Response Team\u2013India <\/span><b>D.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Computer Enforcement Response Team<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>B. Computer Emergency Response Team\u2013India<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>RRB Group D<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2022<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Which of the following is primarily responsible for protecting children from sexual offences in India?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>A.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> RTI Act <\/span><b>B.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> POCSO Act <\/span><b>C.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> IT Act <\/span><b>D.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Consumer Protection Act<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>B. POCSO Act<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/current-affairs\/matcha-tea-indias-first-produces\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Assam Estate Produces India\u2019s First Matcha Tea<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Conclusion on India Warns Meta Over Instagram Child Abuse Ads<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Child Abuse Ads: India Notices Meta for Child Abuse Ads on Instagram: The need of the hour is protecting children in the digital ecosystem. &#8220;This action by the government reiterates the duty of social media companies to maintain strong content moderation as well as comply with Indian laws,&#8221; it said. In an era where online platforms will continue to grow, the global internet can only truly become a safer place with stronger regulation, technological innovation and cooperation between authorities and technology companies.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Meta Told to Remove Child Abuse Ads, Within 7 Days FAQs<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"cfaq-wrapper\" data-multiple=\"0\"><div class=\"cfaq-item cfaq-open\"><button class=\"cfaq-question\" aria-expanded=\"true\"><span class=\"cfaq-question-text\">1. Why did India issue a notice to Meta?<\/span><span class=\"cfaq-icon\"><\/span><\/button><div class=\"cfaq-answer\"><div class=\"cfaq-answer-inner\"><div><span style=\"font-size: 12.35px\">India issued the notice after concerns were raised regarding alleged child abuse-related advertisements appearing on Instagram.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cfaq-item\"><button class=\"cfaq-question\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span class=\"cfaq-question-text\">2. Which platform is involved in the case?<\/span><span class=\"cfaq-icon\"><\/span><\/button><div class=\"cfaq-answer\" hidden><div class=\"cfaq-answer-inner\"><div><span style=\"font-size: 12.35px\">The issue relates to Instagram, a social media platform owned by Meta.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cfaq-item\"><button class=\"cfaq-question\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span class=\"cfaq-question-text\">3. Which laws apply to this issue?<\/span><span class=\"cfaq-icon\"><\/span><\/button><div class=\"cfaq-answer\" hidden><div class=\"cfaq-answer-inner\"><div><span style=\"font-size: 12.35px\">The matter is governed by the Information Technology Act, 2000, the POCSO Act, 2012, the IT Rules, 2021, and relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cfaq-item\"><button class=\"cfaq-question\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span class=\"cfaq-question-text\">4. What is the objective of the government&#039;s action?<\/span><span class=\"cfaq-icon\"><\/span><\/button><div class=\"cfaq-answer\" hidden><div class=\"cfaq-answer-inner\"><div><span style=\"font-size: 12.35px\">The primary objective is to protect children, strengthen online safety, and ensure that digital platforms comply with Indian laws.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cfaq-item\"><button class=\"cfaq-question\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span class=\"cfaq-question-text\">5. 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