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Identify the true statements regarding the support provided by ICFOSS and the Sradha project.

  1. The International Centre for Free and Open Source Software (ICFOSS) supports gender and technology initiatives.
  2. ICFOSS offers programs like 'back to work', women winter/summer school, and fellowships in gender technology.
  3. Sradha aims to provide legal awareness to officers and service providers of the Women and Child Development Department.
  4. The primary goal of Sradha is to provide direct legal aid to victims of violence.

    Aii only

    Bi, ii, iii

    Ci, iii

    Dii, iv

    Answer:

    B. i, ii, iii

    Read Explanation:

    • The International Centre for Free and Open Source Software (ICFOSS) actively promotes gender equality in technology through initiatives like hackathons, 'back to work' programs, specialized schools, and fellowships.

    • The Sradha project is dedicated to enhancing legal awareness among officials and service providers within the Women and Child Development Department, thereby fostering a more informed and responsive system for protecting the rights of women and children and addressing violence.


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