16 initiatives for Divyangjan launched on International Day of Persons with Disabilities
On 3 December 2024, in New Delhi, Social Justice Minister Dr Virendra Kumar launched 16 initiatives of the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities.
Summary
On 3 December 2024, in New Delhi, Union Minister Dr Virendra Kumar launched 16 initiatives of the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. They include the Kadam Knee Joint developed by IIT Madras and SBMT, high-power spectacles from CSIR-CSIO, a draft Standard Bharti Braille Code for 13 Indian languages, and an MoU with Infosys BPM under the PM DAKSH portal's Divyangjan Rozgar Setu initiative.
Key facts
- Date / place
- 3 Dec 2024, New Delhi
- Initiatives
- 16, by DEPwD
- Kadam Knee Joint
- IIT Madras and SBMT
- Standard Bharti Braille Code
- Draft for 13 Indian languages
- Employment MoU
- Infosys BPM, PM DAKSH Divyangjan Rozgar Setu
Practice MCQs 3 questions
The 'Kadam Knee Joint', launched on 3 December 2024 among 16 initiatives for Divyangjan, was developed by:
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Correct answer: A — IIT Madras and SBMT
PIB (3 Dec 2024): the Kadam Knee Joint is an indigenous innovation developed by IIT Madras and SBMT, launched as a major leap in assistive technology.
The draft Standard Bharti Braille Code, introduced for public consultation on 3 December 2024, covers Braille scripts in how many Indian languages?
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Correct answer: C — 13
PIB (3 Dec 2024): a draft for standardised Braille scripts in 13 Indian languages was introduced for public consultation, ensuring compatibility with Unicode standards.
On 3 December 2024, DEPwD signed an MoU with which company to enhance employment for Divyangjan through the PM DAKSH portal's Divyangjan Rozgar Setu initiative?
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Correct answer: D — Infosys BPM
PIB (3 Dec 2024): an MoU with Infosys BPM was signed to enhance employment opportunities for Divyangjans through the PM DAKSH portal's Divyangjan Rozgar Setu initiative.