SSC CGL 2019 PYQ — Question 26

SSC CGL - 4th June 2019 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q26

In March 2019, social media platforms and the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) presented a ________ for the General Election 2019 to the Election Commission of India.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2, i.e. Voluntary Code of Ethics. 

In March 2019, Social Media Platforms and Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMI) introduced __________ 

Voluntary Code of Ethics 

 

Social media intermediary members of the ‘Internet and Mobile Association of India’ (IAMAI) have adopted a ‘Voluntary Code of Ethics for the General Elections 2019 (“Code”). 

What is the Voluntary Code of Ethics?   

  • “Under the Code, participants have voluntarily undertaken to establish a high-priority communication channel with the nodal officers designated by the ECI.
  • IAMAI will act as the liaison between the participants and the ECI. Collectively, IAMAI and the members participants of the ‘Code of Ethics’ remain committed to ensuring the free, fair and ethical electoral process.