e-education Current Affairs, GK & News
Artificial Intelligence: GoI launches National Test Abhyas
The Ministry Human Resources Development recently launched a new mobile application called “National Test Abhyas”. Highlights The mobile application was developed by the National Testing Agency. The application will help the candidates to take mock tests for exams such as JEE Mains, NEET, etc. The application is powered by Artificial Intelligence and therefore the students ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: Android • Artificial intelligence • e-education • Education • iOS • mobile application • National Test Abhyas • National Testing Agency • Online education
GoI to implement several initiatives to boost Education Sector
PM Modi recently announced Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan under which Rs 20 lakh crores was allocated. Following his announcement, the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman announced the split of the allocated funds to several initiatives. Highlights There are several initiatives to be implemented in Education Sector under Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan. These initiatives will transform the ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Topics: Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan • Digital Education • DIKSHA • e-education • e-learning portal • Mandorapan • Manodarpan • National Foundation Literacy and Numeracy Mission • One Class One Channel • Online education • SWAYAM
Alternative Academic Calendar released by Ministry of HRD
On April 23, 2020, the Ministry of Human Resources and Development has released an alternative academic calendar for the primary and upper primary classes, that is till Class VIII. Highlights The calendar has been prepared by the NCERT guided by the Ministry of HRD. The aim of the calendar is to keep students engaged meaningfully ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: e-education • Guidelines • Indian Languages • Ministry of HRD • NCERT • Online education • Social media • Students • teachers
Expert Committee constituted by UGC
On April 12, 2020, the University Grants Commission has constituted an expert committee to recommend the use of e-resources and enhance online education system in the country. Highlights The committee will recommend solutions to gather e-resources in a single platform and also to enhance online education in the country. This will help students staying home ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: Bharat Padhe Online Campaign • e-education • Expert Committee • Online education • Portal • Research and Development • UGC
Access to “SWAYAM”, National Online Education Platform has tripled
On March 28, 2020, the Ministry of HRD (Human Resources Department) announced that the access to the National Online Education Platform called the SWAYAM has tripled since Lock Down. Highlights The Ministry of HRD has been trying to make sure the students can continue their education from home during the lockdown. The response has been ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: AICTE • e-education • Education • Google • IGNOU • lock down • Ministry of HRD • Online education • SWAYAM • Swayam platform
e-VBAB Network Project: MEA, TCIL inks agreement to provide e-health and education in Africa
Union Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and Telecommunications Consultants India Ltd (TCIL) have signed agreement for implementation of e-VidyaBharati and e-AarogyaBharati (e-VBAB) Network Project in Africa. The project is seen as digital bridge of knowledge and health between India and Africa. It is also considered as important milestone in India’s development partnership with Africa. E-VBAB ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2018
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: e-education • e-health • e-VBAB Network Project • India-Africa • MEA • TCIL • Telecom Projects