Business & Finance - Current Affairs Questions and Answers for Q. 23608
Q. Which cellular services telecom company announced the Mobile for Good Awards 2016 in partnership with NASSCOM foundation?- Published on 01 Aug 16a. Vodafone Foundation
b. Airtel Foundation
c. Idea Foundation
d. None of the above
ANSWER: Vodafone Foundation
Vodafone Foundation announced the launch of the sixth edition of the Mobile for Good Awards 2016 in partnership with NASSCOM Foundation.
- Award will recognise and support emerging and innovative mobile solutions from NGOs and for profit enterprises.
- Government departments that facilitate community empowerment and transform the economy to bring about inclusive growth will also be included.
- Mobile for Good Awards has evolved as a platform to acknowledge social innovations through mobile and wireless technologies that have created an impact on critical areas of health, governance, agriculture and education.
- There will be a total grant of INR 90 lakhs for winning non profits in addition to structured mentoring, monitoring and impact assessment from partner institutions.
- All winning projects will be featured in the Social App Hub a unique platform for social apps.
