Question

What does DIKSHA stand for?

• A. Digital Information for Knowledge Sharing
• B. Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing
• C. Direct Information for Knowledge Sharing
• D. Digital Interface for Knowledge Sharing

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing

DIKSHA stands for Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing.

DIKSHA is a national platform and mobile application launched by the Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India. It functions as a single, centralized digital platform to provide e-content for school education to teachers, students, and parents across the country.

The core purpose of DIKSHA is to:

1. Centralize Resources: Host a massive repository of high-quality learning and teaching resources, including NCERT textbooks, video lessons, and interactive modules.

2. Support Teachers: Act as the National Teacher Platform for continuous professional development, offering training courses, lesson plans, and assessment aids.

3. Facilitate Learning: Enable personalized and distance learning, especially by allowing users to scan QR codes in physical textbooks to access relevant digital content instantly.