Sugamya Pustakalaya - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   Who of the following can avail the service of the Sugamya Pustakalaya?

1) NGO
2) Print Disabled
3) Universities

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

ANSWER: All of the above

Explanation:

  • Sugamya Pustakalaya services can be availed by Print Disabled, NGOs as well as school, libraries, colleges and universities.
  • In case of a Publisher/Government House/Textbook Production House: They can be part of creating history by creating the largest accessible online library in a developing country. Increase their reader base to include persons with print disabilities by sharing accessible formats of their publications to be put up on Sugamya Pustakalaya.
  • In case of a Corporate: Their employees can volunteer for accessible content creation and help reach out to millions of users with print disabilities. The IT industry can contribute with technology development to fill gaps in authoring and reading of digital content in all Indian languages.
2)   Sugamya Pustakalaya is for

a. All children below age of 16
b. Divyangs
c. Senior Citizens
d. Children and youth below poverty line
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Divyangs

Explanation:

  • “Sugamya Pustakalaya: A step towards an Accessible Digital India” (An online library for persons with visual disabilities) was launched.
  • “Sugamaya Pustakalaya” is an online platform that makes accessible content available to print-disabled people.
  • The library houses publications across diverse subjects and languages and multiple accessible formats.
  • It has been created by Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment in collaboration with member organizations of Daisy Forum of India and powered by TCS Access.
  • Books are available in Accessible formats for people with visual impairment and other print disabilities. Over 2 lakhs books in diverse languages, integrating libraries across India and the Globe, including the largest international library, ‘Bookshare’.

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