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Aditya TalwarAIR 270

Question 20GS1GS1

Social media is a necessity in today's times with rising global integration, e-governance and for people to people learnt.

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Introduction

Social media is a necessity in today's times with rising global integration, e-governance and for people to people learnt.

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Main Body

As a Double Edged Sword

Positive Side: One Indian Society

1Improved the inclusion of disadvantaged sections on division-making discussions by Women groups on Twitter
2E-governance through social media by IRCTC complaint Seva
3Connect and increase in tolerance between India's diverse people by linguistic appreciation or support online for Tamil by North Indians also.
4Better identification of issues online.

by R.G. kar protest brought instagram.

5Increased awareness of civic participation by Farmers protests in Punjab had some online support.

Negative Side

1Rise of extremist elements by Delhi riots
2Hate speech and bullying by Misogynistic agenda
3Lack of regulation creating a safe space for stalking and scams by Recent digital arrest scams
4Mental health issues due to jealousy - based content driven. by 147 of Indians have mental problems (here)
5Promoter of abusive or regressive

by India's Gat Latent

Way forward

1Need for better social media outreach for communal harmony by Berbanna Goruntele
2Balancing right to speech and expression with national interest by Chinese apps were banned
3Echo chambers should be monitored to stop extremist ideas
4Child and family friendly content should be properly tagged and verified
5Increasing internet penetration in rural areas for participation - Only 38% (CBWE)

Social media can be a progressive and effective tool for social and national progress provided it is properly utilized

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Conclusion

Social media can be a progressive and effective tool for social and national progress provided it is properly utilized

19 words

  • Uses specific examples (Twitter, IRCTC, Tamil language support)
  • Structured approach with positive and negative sides framework
  • Connects to multiple themes: governance, social cohesion, inclusion

Topper

Aditya Talwar

AIR 270

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Globalization and Social Empowerment

Globalisation and technology

Social media and digital governance

Writing Stats

269

Total words

20

Paragraphs

Structured analytical

Tone