Explanation :
The Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2024, introduced in November 2024, seeks to regulate the broadcasting industry, including digital content creators and news broadcasters.
- The bill mandates compulsory registration for digital news broadcasters and online content creators, ensuring accountability and adherence to guidelines.
- It aims to establish a regulatory framework to monitor digital content to prevent misinformation and uphold content standards.
- Digital platforms and broadcasters will be required to comply with content codes and ethical guidelines under the supervision of a designated regulatory body.
The bill addresses the growing influence of digital news and its role in shaping public opinion, thereby safeguarding democratic values.
Additional Information
- Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995:
- It was enacted to regulate cable television networks and ensure the operation of cable services within prescribed norms.
- The act mandated cable operators to follow a programming code and advertising code as specified by the government.
- The Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2024, proposes changes to adapt to the modern digital landscape.
- OTT Platforms Regulation:
- Over-the-top (OTT) platforms have grown significantly, offering content directly to consumers via the internet.
- While the 2024 bill does not exempt OTT platforms from oversight, it provides a framework for their regulation.
- Regulation ensures that OTT platforms adhere to ethical content creation and distribution practices.
- Digital News Broadcasting:
- Digital news broadcasting refers to the dissemination of news and information via online platforms and social media.
- Its increasing popularity necessitates regulatory measures to ensure factual accuracy and prevent the spread of misinformation.
- Content Code and Ethical Guidelines:
- The bill introduces content codes and ethical guidelines to maintain high standards in broadcasting.
- These guidelines ensure that broadcasters and creators comply with rules related to decency, fairness, and accuracy.
Important Questions from Government Policies and Schemes
The Scheme of Mega Food Park aims at providing a mechanism of direct linkage from farm to processing and then to consumer markets through a network of collection centres and primary processing centres. In which of the following states did Narendra Singh Tomar virtually inaugurate Mega Food Park in November 2020?
Which of the following states announced the setting up of a 'Gau Cabinet' in November 2020 for the protection and promotion of cattle?
In which state was the special awareness campaign for women ‘Mission Shakti’ launched in October 2020?
The ‘International Satavadhanam’ program, launched virtually by the Vice President in November 2020 is related to:
In October 2020, what was the name of the initiative launched by Indian Railways for the safety of its women passengers?
