Mains Answer Writing - 15 Dec, 2025
GS2
Indian Polity
15 marks
Discuss the implications of Australia’s decision to enforce a minimum social media age of 16. In what ways does this compare with India’s approach to online safety and data protection for children?
Tips for your answer
- Start with the core idea—briefly explain Australia’s minimum age law and the rationale behind it (online safety, harmful content, cyberbullying).
- Compare frameworks clearly—contrast Australia’s age-based ban with India’s parental-consent model under the DPDP Act.
- Discuss implications—cover child safety, concerns about free speech, implementation challenges, and risks of pushing teens to unsafe platforms.
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