CURRENT AFFAIRS

2020

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the name of Initiative launched by Union Govt. to create a database of qualified citizens based on their skillsets and experience to fulfil the demand of Indian and foreign companies?
A
SWADES
B
SKILLS
C
SOLUTION
D
ROJGAR
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Skill Development Initiative (SDI) The main aim is to provide vocational training to school dropouts, existing workers, ITI graduates, etc., to improve their employability by optimally utilising the infrastructure available in Government, Private Institutions and Industry.

Detailed explanation-2: -Skill India is an initiative launched by the government in 2015 to train over 40 crore Indians in different industry-related jobs. The vision is to create an empowered workforce by 2022 with the help of various schemes and training courses.

Detailed explanation-3: -SWADES stands for Skilled Workers Arrival Database for Employment Support. Since many Indian citizens are returning under Vande Bharat Mission, this scheme aims to conduct a skill mapping exercise of the qualified people. The information will be shared with the companies for suitable job opportunities in the country.

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