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‘SWAYAM’, an initiative of the Government of India, aims at
- A.promoting the Self Help Groups in rural areas
- B.providing financial and technical assistance to young start-up entrepreneurs
- C.promoting the education and health of adolescent girls
- D.providing affordable and quality education to the citizens for free
▶ Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: D. providing affordable and quality education to the citizens for free
SWAYAM is a platform developed by the Ministry of Education to offer online courses from Class 9 to postgraduate level. Its primary objective is to ensure that students from all sections of society can access high-quality educational content, thereby promoting equitable and affordable learning opportunities across the country.
Source: UPSC gs1 2016