How many Chinese apps had been banned by the government of India in June 2020 due to their activities which were prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is: (a) 59
Explanation:
· On 29 June 2020, the Government of India banned 59 Chinese mobile applications.
· The ban was enforced under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, 2000.
· The apps were banned due to concerns regarding data security and threats to national sovereignty and integrity.
Information Booster:
· Major banned apps included TikTok, ShareIt, UC Browser, CamScanner, etc.
· The decision was taken amid India-China border tensions in Galwan Valley.
· The ban was enforced by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
· Later, over 300 Chinese apps were banned in multiple phases.
· The move promoted the “Digital Atmanirbhar Bharat” (self-reliant India) campaign.
Additional Knowledge:
· Section 69A of IT Act – Empowers the central government to block public access to content in the interest of national security.
· This was one of the largest digital crackdowns on foreign apps by any country.
· The decision was welcomed as a step towards digital sovereignty.