Paper 1 · ICT
UGC NET December 2021 June 2022 (11.07.2022) Shift-I
In SWAYAM Prabha, video lectures are provided by
ADTH channels ✓ Correct
BWebsite http://www.swayam.gov.in
CWebsite http://www.inflibnet.ac.in
DDoordarshan channels
Correct answer: (A) DTH channels — SWAYAM Prabha is a group of DTH (Direct To Home) television channels that telecast high quality educational content around the clock.
Explanation
★SWAYAM Prabha is a group of DTH (Direct To Home) television channels that telecast high quality educational content around the clock.
★It runs on a 24 by 7 basis using the GSAT-15 satellite, so the delivery is through dedicated DTH channels.
★The initiative was launched by the Ministry of Education to reach learners who lack reliable internet access.
★It is distinct from SWAYAM, which is the online MOOC platform delivering interactive web courses.
★The channels cover school education, higher education, and skill content curated by national coordinators.
★Doordarshan is a general public broadcaster and is not the specific vehicle named for SWAYAM Prabha.
★SWAYAM Prabha exemplifies ICT enabled distance education bridging the digital divide in India.
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