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    Question

    Consider the following statements: I. The PM

    eVIDYA has been initiated as part of Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan by the Ministry of Education on 17th May, 2020. II. Recently Central Institute of Educational Technology (CIET has been awarded with the UNESCO’s King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa Prize for the Use of ICT in Education for the year 2021. III. UNESCO’s King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa Prize was established in 2005. Which statement/statements is/are correct?
    A only III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B only II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C only I Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D all I, II and III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of the statements is correct. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Use of ICT under a comprehensive initiative called PM eVIDYA by the Department of School education, Ministry of Education, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic wins UNESCO’s recognition. Central Institute of Educational Technology (CIET), a constituent unit of National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) under Department of School Education and Literacy (DOSEL), Ministry of Education ( MoE ), Government of India has been awarded with the UNESCO’s King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa Prize for the Use of ICT in Education for the year 2021. About PM eVIDYA The PM eVIDYA has been initiated as part of Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan by the Ministry of Education on 17th May, 2020, which unifies all efforts related to digital/online/on-air education to enable multi-mode access for imparting education by using technology to minimise learning losses. About the UNESCO’s King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa Prize This award “recognizes innovative approaches in leveraging new technologies to expand educational and lifelong learning opportunities for all, in line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Goal 4 on Education. Established in 2005 with the support of the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Prize rewards individuals and organizations that are implementing outstanding projects and promoting the creative use of technologies to enhance learning, teaching and overall educational performance in the digital age. Each prizewinner receives US$ 25,000, a medal and a diploma during a ceremony at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris”, which this year will be held on 24th June, 2022. About UNESCO Headquarters: Paris, France Founded: 16 November 1945 Director-General: Audrey Azoulay

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