Question: An agreement was signed between Microsoft India and National Independent School Alliance (NISA) to equip schools with
(a) sportsfacilities
(b) Laboratories
(c) Learning materials.
(d) Digital classrooms.
Ans : (d)
Related facts:-
- On July 3, 2017, an agreement was signed between Microsoft India and National Independent School Alliance (NISA)to equip over 55,000 schools spread across 20 states in the country covering around two crore students with digital classrooms..
- Under this agreement, Microsoft India has proposed the launching of Microsoft Aspire School Program (MASP) Pro Plus to over 55 thousand member schools.
- The programaims modernize school campuses, drive transformation for enhanced learning experiences and prepare future-ready students by use of integrated set of technology and innovative learning solutions.
- The National Independent School Alliance is a platformthat brings together budget private schools (BPS) from across the country to give them a unified voice to address their concerns about legislation and bye-laws which apply to them and to facilitate quality improvement in school.
- At Present, NISA represents 36,400 schools from 20 states.
Related Links:-
http://ccs.in/about-nisa
http://www.scoonews.com/news/microsoft-india-signs-mou-with-national-independent-schools-alliance-nisa-to-offer-microsoft-aspire-school-program-in-55-000-nisa-member-schools-1832
http://www.apnnews.com/2017/07/03/microsoft-india-efeeonline-partner-with-national-independent-schools-alliance/
http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/microsoft-india-inks-pact-with-nisa-117070301030_1.html
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