NAD - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   National Academic Depository is for

a. Depositing academic awards and certificates
b. Storing and accessing published research papers safely
c. Providing free e-textbooks to all students
d. Free study and training material for teachers
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Depositing academic awards and certificates

Explanation:

  • Government intends to establish a digital depository of academic awards to be known as National Academic Depository (NAD) on the pattern of securities depository.
  • The NAD would help in validating the authenticity of these awards and ensuring their safe storage and easy retrieval.
  • Maintaining academic awards in a digital depository would provide benefit to educational institutions, students and employers by enabling online access and retrieval; eliminate fraudulent practices such as forging of certificates and mark-sheets and facilitate validation.
  • NAD would be available online 24X7 access to the stakeholders.

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