Current Affairs: Passage of the Day - 17 October 2024 | Current Affairs & General Knowledge - CLAT PDF Download

Directions: Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.
The Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs, Dr. L. Murugan, has directed the Ministry to set up an iGOT Lab to facilitate online learning for all employees within the Ministry. This initiative follows a comprehensive review of the Ministry's annual Capacity Building Calendar and the onboarding status of employees onto the iGOT portal.
During the review meeting with Mr.Sanjay Jaju Secretary I&B and other senior officers, Dr. Murugan directed that all Ministry employees should be on boarded onto the iGOT portal by October 19. The Ministry has recommended a selection of 16 courses, including Budget Management, Gender Sensitization, Leadership, and Team Building, to enhance the professional skills of its workforce.
To encourage participation, the Ministry has also decided to felicitate employees who complete the highest number of courses each quarter. Additionally, plans are in place to conduct a workshop to communicate the Ministry's learning plan and departmental strategies effectively across all media units.
The Minister also reviewed the handling of grievances and RTI applications by the Ministry and emphasized the importance of timely resolution of all cases to ensure transparency and accountability.
[Excerpt from PIB "Union Ministry Launches iGOT Lab for Ministry Employees" Dated 17/10/24]

Q1: What is the primary goal of the iGOT Lab initiated by Dr. L. Murugan?
(a) To increase the Ministry’s revenue
(b) To improve employees’ skills and knowledge through online learning
(c) To provide free internet access to all Ministry employees
(d) To expand international broadcasting programs

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Ans: (b) To improve employees’ skills and knowledge through online learning
Sol: The iGOT Lab aims to support continuous professional development for Ministry employees by providing online courses.

Q2: By which date must all Ministry employees be registered on the iGOT portal?
(a) October 1
(b) October 15
(c) October 19
(d) October 30

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Ans: (c) October 19
Sol: Dr. Murugan has set October 19 as the deadline for all Ministry employees to be fully registered and using the iGOT portal.

Q3: How many key courses has the Ministry recommended for its employees to improve their skills?
(a) 12
(b) 15
(c) 16
(d) 18

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Ans: (c) 16
Sol: The Ministry has selected 16 important courses aimed at enhancing employees’ skills and abilities.

Q4: Which of the following topics is NOT one of the recommended courses for Ministry employees?
(a) Budget Management
(b) Environmental Awareness
(c) Gender Sensitization
(d) Leadership

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Ans: (b) Environmental Awareness
Sol: The recommended courses include Budget Management, Gender Sensitization, and Leadership, but Environmental Awareness is not mentioned.

Q5: What incentive is being provided to employees who complete the most courses each quarter?
(a) Promotion to a higher position
(b) Monetary rewards
(c) Recognition and rewards for top achievers
(d) Extra vacation days

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Ans: (c) Recognition and rewards for top achievers
Sol: The Ministry will recognize and reward employees who complete the most courses each quarter to encourage continuous learning.