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National knowledge Commission 2005

                                                                                                                                                                       

           National knowledge Commission 2005         

 National knowledge commission was an Indian think-tank charged with considering possible policies that might sharpen India's comparative advantage in the knowledge-intensive service sectors. It was constituted on 13 June 2005 by the Prime Minister of India, Manmohan Singh, with Sam Pitroda as its chairperson, to guide India's transformation into a knowledge society.

 In particular, the commission was to advise the Prime Ministers offices on policy related to education, research institutes and reforms needed to make India competitive in the knowledge economy. The commission was to recommend reform of the education secton, research labs and intellectual property legislation as well as consider whether the Government could itself upgrade its use of the latest techniques to make its workings more, transparent. The NKC website was launched in Fedrurary 2006.

Objectives

  • Access to Knowledge : 
    Improving access to knowledge through education, libraries, and information networks. 
  • Knowledge Creation : 
    Strengthening knowledge creation via science, technology, innovation, and intellectual property. 
  • Knowledge Applications: 
    Enhancing the application of knowledge in areas such as agriculture, traditional knowledge, and public services. 
  • Infrastructure and Institutions: 
    Reforming and restructuring knowledge institutions and infrastructure to meet 21st-century challenges. 

Focus

  • Education : Reforming school education, higher education, professional education, and promoting open and distance learning. 
  • Science and Technology : Promoting innovation and entrepreneurship
  • Libraries and Networks : Creating national broadband networks to connect institutions and share resources
  • E-governance : Using knowledge to improve public services and governance
  • Agriculture and Traditional Knowledge : Applying knowledge to enhance agricultural practices and preserve traditional knowledge.


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                                                                     Question                                                           

1. ‘Libraries as Gateways to Knowledge’ is the title of the document 
A. National Information Policy, 1986                                      B. Information Technology Act, 2000 
C. National Knowledge Commission on Libraries, 2007         D. None of the above
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2. National Knowledge Commission was launched under the chairmanship of 
A. Nandan Nilekani         B. Deepak Nayar 
C. Sam Pitroda                 D. Ashok Ganguli
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3. Who was the Chairman of ‘National Policy on Library & Information Systems’ (1986)? 
A. D. N. Banerjee             B. D. P. Chattopadhyay 
C. Sam Pitroda                  D. Kalpana Dasgupta
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4. The main objective of national policy on information is/are 
A to collect information related to scientific, technical and other developmental activities of the country B. to provide computer facilities for fast information access and retrieval 
C. to encourage international co-operation in the use of information 
D. all of the above
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5.  About National Information Policy the incorrect statement is 
A. Provision for the preparation and production of learning and teaching kits. 
B. Assessment of manpower needs in terms of types, quantity, levels for the next ten years, keeping in view the fast-changing information environment. 
C. Encouraging fundamental and applied research and development in library and information science. D. Attracting candidates who have poor academic record and not interested in information, motivation and aptitude.
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6. Which of the following is not the prerequisite for a National Information Policy? 
A. Legislative Frame work                               B. Production of National Bibliography 
C. Advisory and Administrative body              D. ICT infrastructure facilities
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7. Match the following : 
List-A                                                                                                                      List-B 
a. National Library of India Act, 1948                                                                  1. 1984 
b. National Policy on Library and Information System                                        2. 1951 
c. Committee on National Policy on Library and Information System                 3. 1972  
d. Indian National Scientific Documentation centre                                              4. 1945 
Code: 
     (a) (b) (c) (d) 
A) 1 3 4 2 
B) 4 3 2 1 
C) 4 3 1 2 
D) 4 1 2 3
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8. Assertion (A ) : National Information Policy is a set of decisions taken by government, through set laws and regulations. 
Reason (R): The primary objective of a National Information Policy is to achieve a progressive upliftment of the socio-economic development of the country through the provision of access to and availability of information and knowledge with speed. 
Codes: 
A. Both (A) and (R) are true 
B. Both (A) and (R) are false 
C. (A) is false, but (R) is true 
D. (A) is true, but (R) is false
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9. Which one of the following is not a recommendation of National Knowledge Commission (India)? 
A. Preparation of a National Census of Library 
B. Encourage greater community participation in library management 
C. Raja Rammohan Roy library foundation to act as the National co-ordination agency
D. Facilitate donation and maintenance of private collection
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