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Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan (PMGDISHA)

Description: Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan (PMGDISHA) is a program launched by the Government of India to make rural India digitally literate. The program aims to provide basic digital literacy to 60 million rural citizens by 2020.
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What is the full form of PMGDISHA?

  1. Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan

  2. Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharata Abhiyan

  3. Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan

  4. Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan


Correct Option: A,C,D
Explanation:

PMGDISHA stands for Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan, which translates to Prime Minister's Rural Digital Literacy Campaign.

When was PMGDISHA launched?

  1. 2016

  2. 2017

  3. 2018

  4. 2019


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

PMGDISHA was launched on 19 October 2016 by the then Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi.

What is the target of PMGDISHA?

  1. To make 60 million rural citizens digitally literate by 2020

  2. To make 100 million rural citizens digitally literate by 2020

  3. To make 150 million rural citizens digitally literate by 2020

  4. To make 200 million rural citizens digitally literate by 2020


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The target of PMGDISHA is to make 60 million rural citizens digitally literate by 2020.

Who is the implementing agency of PMGDISHA?

  1. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)

  2. Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD)

  3. Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD)

  4. Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The implementing agency of PMGDISHA is the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).

What are the eligibility criteria for PMGDISHA?

  1. Rural citizens aged 14 years and above

  2. Rural citizens aged 18 years and above

  3. Rural citizens aged 21 years and above

  4. Rural citizens aged 25 years and above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The eligibility criteria for PMGDISHA are that the applicant should be a rural citizen aged 14 years and above.

What is the duration of PMGDISHA training?

  1. 20 hours

  2. 30 hours

  3. 40 hours

  4. 50 hours


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The duration of PMGDISHA training is 20 hours.

What are the modules covered under PMGDISHA?

  1. Basic computer literacy

  2. Digital payments

  3. E-governance services

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The modules covered under PMGDISHA include basic computer literacy, digital payments, e-governance services, and more.

How can rural citizens enroll for PMGDISHA?

  1. Through Common Service Centers (CSCs)

  2. Through Gram Panchayats

  3. Through schools

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rural citizens can enroll for PMGDISHA through Common Service Centers (CSCs), Gram Panchayats, schools, and other authorized centers.

What is the cost of PMGDISHA training?

  1. Free of cost

  2. Rs. 100

  3. Rs. 200

  4. Rs. 300


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

PMGDISHA training is free of cost for rural citizens.

What is the certification provided after successful completion of PMGDISHA training?

  1. PMGDISHA Certificate

  2. Digital Literacy Certificate

  3. Computer Literacy Certificate

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

After successful completion of PMGDISHA training, rural citizens are awarded the PMGDISHA Certificate.

What are the benefits of PMGDISHA training?

  1. Increased digital literacy

  2. Improved access to government services

  3. Increased employment opportunities

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

PMGDISHA training provides rural citizens with increased digital literacy, improved access to government services, increased employment opportunities, and more.

How many rural citizens have been trained under PMGDISHA so far?

  1. 10 million

  2. 20 million

  3. 30 million

  4. 40 million


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

As of March 2023, more than 40 million rural citizens have been trained under PMGDISHA.

What is the future of PMGDISHA?

  1. The program will be expanded to cover more rural citizens

  2. The program will be integrated with other government schemes

  3. The program will be made more sustainable

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The future of PMGDISHA includes expanding the program to cover more rural citizens, integrating it with other government schemes, and making it more sustainable.

What are the challenges faced by PMGDISHA?

  1. Lack of awareness about the program

  2. Lack of infrastructure in rural areas

  3. Lack of trained trainers

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

PMGDISHA faces challenges such as lack of awareness about the program, lack of infrastructure in rural areas, lack of trained trainers, and more.

How can these challenges be overcome?

  1. Increased awareness campaigns

  2. Improved infrastructure in rural areas

  3. Training more trainers

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The challenges faced by PMGDISHA can be overcome through increased awareness campaigns, improved infrastructure in rural areas, training more trainers, and more.

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