Question 54 from UPSC CSE 2016 - Current
Affairs

Question

Ã¢ÂÂSWAYAMÃ¢ÂÂ, an initiative of the Government of India, aims at

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Correct Option: D. providing affordable and quality education to the citizens for free

Strategy: Identify SWAYAM as an education initiative based on its full form and function as a MOOC platform. Select the option that aligns with providing affordable and quality education, eliminating options from unrelated domains.

Key Info: SWAYAM (Study Webs of Active-Learning for Young Aspiring Minds) is a flagship program of the Ministry of Education, Government of India, launched in 2017.

*   **Aim:** To provide **affordable and quality education to citizens for free**, making high-quality education accessible to all, especially the disadvantaged.
*   **Mechanism:** It offers Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) from Class 9 to post-graduation across various disciplines. These courses are available on an interactive electronic platform.
*   **Four Quadrants:** Each course on SWAYAM is designed in four quadrants:
    *   e-Tutorial (video lectures, animations)
    *   e-Content (reading material, self-assessment tests)
    *   Discussion Forum (for doubt clarification)
    *   Assessment (quizzes, assignments, exams)
*   **National Coordinators:** Various national agencies act as coordinators for different disciplines, ensuring quality content. Examples include AICTE (for self-paced and international courses), NPTEL (for engineering), UGC (for non-technical post-graduation education), CEC (for undergraduate education), NCERT (for school education), NIOS (for school education), IGNOU (for out-of-school students), IIMB (for management studies), and NITTTR (for teacher training program).

IASCODEX · Answer

Option A: promoting the Self Help Groups in rural areas

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Option B: providing financial and technical assistance to young start-up entrepreneurs

IASCODEX · Answer

Option C: promoting the education and health of adolescent girls

Ã¢ÂÂSWAYAMÃ¢ÂÂ, an initiative of the Government of India, aims at

Ã¢ÂÂSWAYAMÃ¢ÂÂ, an initiative of the Government of India, aims at