literacy

Auckland, The staggering rise in social media use in recent years is bringing policy responses to a head, both internationally and in Aotearoa, New Zealand.Some estimates put the number of social media users worldwide at over five billion, with an annualized growth rate of more than 5 percent...

New Delhi [India], Department of Science and Technology, Government of Gujarat on Saturday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with technology company IBM to establish and promote an AI cluster leveraging IBM's Watson to foster innovation and collaboration between financial institutions...

As part of this collaboration, financial institutions will receive access to 'AI sandboxes', proof of concept, AI literacy programs and assistance in providing digital assistant solutions.Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel said, "This MoU with IBM will help Gujarat lead the country in...

Darjeeling (WB), West Bengal Commission for Protection of Child Rights (WBCPCR) has decided to recommend age-appropriate digital literacy in schools to create awareness among students about the risks involved in using networking platforms social.The move comes in the wake of increased use of...

New Delhi [India], Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Dr. BD Mishra declared Ladakh the administrative unit to achieve full functional literacy under the ULLAS-Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram, after achieving over 97 percent literacy, according to a statement from the Ministry. of Education on Tuesday...

This partnership will focus on increasing digital financial literacy among ODOP stakeholders in multiple districts.Nivrutti Rai, MD & CEO, Invest India, said, “Through the financial inclusion sessions, ODOP stakeholders including artisans, small business owners and local entrepreneurs will...

Mumbai: Non-profit organization NIIT Foundation on Tuesday said it has partnered with UNICEF's Youth Forum to provide digital literacy courses to over 5,000 young women by the end of 2024.The primary goal of the program is to provide skills to youth, especially women from Tier II and III...

Baloch Students Action Committee (BSAC), a leading student organization in Khuzdar [Pakistan], Balochistan, has expressed concern over the dismal state of education infrastructure in the region, calling it a gross violation of the fundamental human right to education.According to a statement...

He won by a margin of 2,51,895 votes, proving his strong hold on the constituency, which has a high literacy rate. Thakur defeated Congress rival and former MLA Satpal Raizada, who got 424,711 votes.There were 12 candidates in the fray.Expressing his gratitude towards the constituents...

PN Agra (Uttar Pradesh) [India], May 21: Educational innovation champion Sonia Agarwal Bajaj unveiled her latest initiative this week. Little Future Founders is a groundbreaking financial literacy and early entrepreneurship program designed to democratize financial education and foster...

Queensland, we feel ecological grief when we lose places, species or ecosystems that we value and love. These harms are a growing threat to mental health and well-being globally.We all see news of environmental degradation and the effects of climate change around the world. But environmental...

India PR Distributio Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], May 7: University of Education, Bengaluru, T Institute , with immediate effect. This initiative underlines the University's commitment to addressing educational issues in Karnataka and beyond. The Dr. Ramdas Pai Chair on Education will lead...

Addressing the Nyay Sankalp Sabha, he targeted BJP on the issues of education, employment and governance. Gandhi expressed concern over the state of education in Gujarat, particularly highlighting the prevalence of paper leaks in examinations.He said, "There are mostly private schools in...

Sarpong (Indonesia), The next generation of news consumers in Indonesia do not trust the media. Fixing the problem may require rethinking how I write and deliver news.Nearly four out of ten people avoid the news. Some people do not consume news at all while others limit it to certain topics...

This combination of AI and human expertise, reminiscent of an era when fact-checking depended entirely on human judgment, highlights the complexities of the digital age.As Malaysia grapples with press freedom concerns and the “weaponization” of information, the need for a well-informed society...

VMP New Delhi [India], April 24: In an era of technological advancement, individuals like Sundar Srivastava are using technology to effectively navigate the complex landscape of government schemes and financial services in India. The initiative launched by DigiVill Fin led by Rovin Singh Ritesh...

VMP Kochi (Kerala) [India], April 23: Euphoria Academy, a leading provider of skill-based courses, has taken a historic step towards financial inclusion in India. They have launched India's first financial literacy and wealth management course, designed to empower every citizen with the...