With reference to the BHASHINI platform, consider the following statements: 1. It aims to promote digital inclusion by providing language translation services across various Indian languages. 2. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting is responsible for the BHASHINI platform in India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. With reference to the BHASHINI platform, consider the following statements:
1.It aims to promote digital inclusion by providing language translation services across various Indian languages.
2.The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting is responsible for the BHASHINI platform in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation: Only Statement 1 is correct

Statement 1 is correct: Bhashini, also known as the BHASHA Interface for India, is a Government of India initiative under the Digital India program, aiming to bridge language barriers and promote digital inclusion by providing language translation services across various Indian languages.

Statement 2 is incorrect: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is responsible for the BHASHINI platform in India.

Source: PIB

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