What among the following is incorrect about SWAYAM Prabha?
2024
What among the following is incorrect about SWAYAM Prabha?
- A.
It was launched by Sri Abul Kalam Azad.
- B.
Satellite is used for telecasting the educational contents through DTH channels.
- C.
The web portal of SWAYAM Prabha is maintained by INFLIBNET, Gujarat.
- D.
The contents for SWAYAM Prabha are provided by NPTEL, IITs, UGC, CEC and IGNOU.
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Correct answer: A
Answer: The statement "It was launched by Sri Abul Kalam Azad." is incorrect.
Explanation: SWAYAM Prabha is an initiative of the Government of India to provide educational content via DTH television and online platforms. It was launched by the Government of India through the Ministry of Human Resource Development (now Ministry of Education) in 2017.
Delivery method: Uses satellite direct-to-home (DTH) channels to telecast educational content.
Web portal maintenance: The SWAYAM Prabha web portal is maintained by the INFLIBNET Centre.
Content providers: Include NPTEL, various IITs, the UGC, CEC and IGNOU, among others.
Therefore, the incorrect claim is that SWAYAM Prabha was launched by Maulana Abul Kalam Azad; the correct launching authority is the Government of India (Ministry of Human Resource Development/Ministry of Education).
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