Bharatavani Portal - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   Which of the following is/are true about Bharatvani portal?

1) Bharatvani app will enable users to search for one language text in another language as well as get meanings in different languages.
2) The portal has been launched in 8 scheduled languages.

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Only 1

Explanation:

  • Currently the App has 35 multilingual Dictionaries and MHRD aims to extend it to 250 dictionaries in a year’s time. This App, on the day of its launch becomes India’s first and largest multilingual dictionary.
  • The portal has been launched in 22 scheduled languages, which eventually will be extended to 100 more languages.
  • The Bharatavani Portal would publish the content in the following main sections:
1. Paa Thyapustaka Kosha : Textbooks by various authorities
2. Jnana Kosha : Encyclopedic Knowledge base in all languages
3. Shabda Kosha: Dictionaries, Glossaries, Terminologies
4. Bhasha Kosha: Language learning books
5. Suchanaa Praudyogikii Kosha : It tools ( right now linked to TDIL)
6. Bahumaadhyama Kosha: Multimedia content
2)   Which of the following are perceived benefits of the portal Bharatavani?

1) Protection, preservation and inclusion of all Indian languages
2) Catalyst to Language Technology Development
3) Fostering National Integration

a. 2, 3
b. 1, 2
c. 1, 3
d. All of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: All of the above

Explanation:

  • Bharatavani is the first knowledge portal of its kind in India which focuses on becoming a single point source for multiple language learning, content and technology.
  • Given India’s diversity, Bharatavani is an attempt to bring the people of India under one portal, its goal being to bridge the Digital and language divide, with the idea to publish as well as involve people in the Open Knowledge movement.
  • Government of India with the launch of this multilingual portal reiterates its commitment to the protection, preservation and inclusion of all Indian languages through technological development without discrimination. India’s diversity includes a treasure trove of knowledge and indigenous culture and the Government will take all measures required to develop the spread of Indian languages across communities and cultures.
  • By its very nature, Bharatavani aims to foster national integration by emphasizing on multilingual and cross-lingual learning tools and technologies.
  • Technology Development for Indian Languages will be made much easier with Bharatavani turnout to be India’s largest language Corpus.
3)   A multilingual knowledge portal was launched by Union HRD Ministry. It is

a. Bharatbhasha Portal
b. Bharatshabd Portal
c. Bharatkosh Portal
d. Bharatavani Portal
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Bharatavani Portal

Explanation:

  • The Union HRD Ministry launched the multilingual knowledge portal www.bharatvani.in.
  • Bharatavani Becomes the Largest Online Repository of Dictionaries in India on its Very First Day.
  • The Government’s mission is to showcase the Indian culture and heritage to the world through the medium of technology.
  • The Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL), Mysuru is implementing this ambitious project of MHRD.
  • Bharatavani is the first knowledge portal of its kind in India which focuses on becoming a single point source for multiple language learning, content and technology.

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