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CBSE pairs-up with Facebook to start curriculum on digital safety & augmented reality

July 7, 2020
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  • The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and Facebook have paired-up to start a curriculum on digital safety and online well-being and Augmented Reality for students and educators.

Facebook, Google and Microsoft ties-up for “Project Protect” to combat online child sexual abuse

June 15, 2020
Facebook and Google
  • Facebook joined Google, Microsoft and 15 other tech companies to declare the formation of “Project Protect”: A plan to fight online child sexual abuse – a renewed commitment and investment from the Technology Coalition growing its scope and impact to defend kids online and guide its work for the next 15 years.

Facebook releases calling application “CatchUp”

May 27, 2020
Facebook releases calling application “CatchUp”
  • A calling application titled as “CatchUp” has been released by the social media major Facebook to coordinate call timings with friends and family members, and will allow users to verify availability of time with a group of up to eight people.

‘GOAL’ programme started for Digital Skilling of Tribal Youth

May 16, 2020
‘GOAL’ programme
  • “GOAL (Going Online As Leaders)” programme has been released by the Union Minister for Tribal Affairs Shri Arjun Munda for Digital Skilling of Tribal Youth.
  • The Going Online As Leaders (GOAL) is a mutual initiative of Facebook India with the Ministry of Tribal affairs.

Facebook acquires 9.99% stake in Jio

April 23, 2020
Facebook
  • US based Facebook has acquired 9.99% stake in Reliance Jio for USD 5.7 million.

Facebook starts 3rd party fact check system in Bangladesh

April 20, 2020
FB
  • Facebook has declared to start a third party fact-checking system in Bangladesh.
  • Facebook has tied-up with an Indian fact-checking website “Boom” for a third party fact-checking system in Bangladesh.
  • The fact-checking system will concentrate on discouraging the spread of fake news in the country by reviewing and rating the stories, including photos and videos.

Facebook releases ‘Pragati’ to promote women entrepreneurship in India

March 13, 2020
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Facebook India has released its CSR (corporate social responsibility) initiative, Facebook “Pragati” to boost women entrepreneurship in India. Facebook Pragati powered by N/Core (The/Nudge Centre for Social Innovation).