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2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Under which scheme, Ministry of Human Resource Development introduced a Self Defence training program to train the girls of class VI to XII?
A
SPQEM
B
Mahila Samakhya
C
Samagra Shiksha
D
Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL), Ministry of Education is implementing the centrally sponsored scheme of Samagra Shiksha, under which self defence training is imparted to girls of classes VI to XII, studying in Government Schools, irrespective of their social categories.

Detailed explanation-2: -The correct answer is Karnataka. Karnataka government has launched a self-defense training program ‘Obavva Art of Self Defence Training’ for 50,000 girl students in schools and colleges.

Detailed explanation-3: -Self-defence training is a life skill that helps girls to be more aware of their surroundings and be prepared for the unexpected at any time. Through the self defence training, the girls are taught to become psychologically, intellectually and physically strong enough to protect themselves in times of distress.

Detailed explanation-4: -Samagra Shiksha - an overarching programme for the school education sector extending from pre-school to class 12 has been, therefore, prepared with the broader goal of improving school effectiveness measured in terms of equal opportunities for schooling and equitable learning outcomes.

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