National Digital Literacy Mission - Current Affairs Questions and Answers

1)   Government of India is aiming to make how many people digitally literate by 2016?

a. 51.5 lakh
b. 52.5 lakh
c. 53.5 lakh
d. 54.5 lakh
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 52.5 lakh

Explanation:
Government has advanced the year for making 52.5 lakh people digitally literate under the National Digital Literacy Mission by 2016, instead of 2017. Around 10 lakh persons have already been certified and 8 lakh are in process. Digital Saksharta Abhiyan (DISHA) or National Digital Literacy Mission (NDLM) Scheme has been formulated to impart IT training to 52.5 lakh persons, including Anganwadi and ASHA workers and authorised ration dealers in all states/UTs across India. It aims to ensure IT literacy among Indian citizens.