CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) announced a special programme in partnership with Microsoft India for high school teachers and students from November 12. The partnership will provide training in artificial intelligence(AI) and help in developing entrepreneurship skills through this programme.

Detailed explanation-2: -In December 2021, Meta extended its collaboration with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) for content curation and for the development of a curriculum that brings together immersive technologies Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR).

Detailed explanation-3: -UPSC Mains. Q. Which company collaborated with CBSE and Ministry of Education for “AI For All” initiative? Notes: Intel, CBSE and Ministry of Education announced the launch of the “AI For All” initiative on July 29, 2021.

Detailed explanation-4: -In the ongoing drive for digitalization of schools, the national level education board, CBSE partnered in October 2021 with Microsoft Education and its global training partner, Tech Avant-Garde for training teachers on hybrid learning.

Detailed explanation-5: -Based on Intel’s AI For Citizens program, AI For All is a 4-hour, self-paced learning program that demystifies AI in an inclusive manner.