CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Washington: Microblogging site Twitter has suspended an account of Indian microblogging platform Koo. The Twitter handle kooeminence, which had been set up for users’ queries, was suspended on Friday.

Detailed explanation-2: -“Koo has its advantages - it supports multiple Indian languages. But, a microblogging site is not just about the reach but also about the conversation it creates every second. Twitter is one of the most interactive microblogging platforms despite all its restrictive algorithms,” said Bijoor.

Detailed explanation-3: -Abusive Tweets or behavior: We may suspend an account if it has been reported to us as violating our Twitter Rules surrounding abuse. When an account engages in abusive behavior, like sending threats to others or impersonating other accounts, we may suspend it temporarily or, in some cases, permanently.

Detailed explanation-4: -Permanent suspension: This is our most severe enforcement action. Permanently suspending an account will remove it from global view, and the violator will not be allowed to create new accounts.

Detailed explanation-5: -The microblogging site was co-founded by entrepreneurs Aprameya Radhakrishna and Mayank Bidawatka. While the app was launched in early 2020, its participation and the subsequent winning of the government’s Atmanirbhar App Innovation Challenge which selected the best apps from some 7000 entries across the country.