CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Microsoft, NSDC collaborate to empower 1 lakh women in India with digital skills. “The (latest) partnership is focused on enhancing women’s workforce participation by equipping underserved young women from rural communities with the skills required to thrive in a digital economy, ” a statement said.

Detailed explanation-2: -Q. Which technology company has collaborated with National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) to provide digital skills to women? Notes: Technology Major Microsoft recently announced that it has collaborated with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC).

Detailed explanation-3: -Leading multinational company IBM India, has collaborated with National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) to offer a free digital education platform. The training focuses on recent technologies like cybersecurity, blockchain, artificial intelligence and machine learning and professional development skills.

Detailed explanation-4: -ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India, NSDC sign pact for digital skill training of youth. This is the second digital training initiative by AM/NS India in partnership with NSDC.

Detailed explanation-5: -NSDC was set up by Ministry of Finance as Public Private Partnership (PPP) model. The Government of India through Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) holds 49% of the share capital of NSDC, while the private sector has the balance 51% of the share capital.