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Case Study
You are the District Election Officer (DEO) in a politically sensitive district in India, where a local election is taking place. Just days before the election, a deepfake video of one of the leading candidates emerges, showing them making controversial comments about a particular community. The video is quickly shared across social media platforms, leading to widespread misinformation, increased tension between local communities, and several violent protests. The police are struggling to control the situation, and the election authorities are under immense pressure to address the issue.
As the DEO, you are tasked with managing the situation effectively. You must coordinate with local law enforcement, social media companies, and other stakeholders to contain the spread of the video and restore peace in the district. You also need to ensure that such incidents are prevented in the future while safeguarding the integrity of the election process.
1. What are the stakeholders involved in this situation?
2. What are the laws in place to curb deepfake?
3. What steps will you take to stop the spread of the deep fake video and calm the situation?
GS Paper 4 Case Studies
