National 02 November 2026
IAF Schools Adopt 'ScrollControl' Child Digital Safety Programme
Why in the News?
The Indian Air Force (**IAF**) has onboarded Air Force Schools across India onto **'ScrollControl'**, a comprehensive Child Digital Safety Programme launched in conjunction with National Cyber Security Awareness Month.
Key Features / Major Points:
- Institutional Framework:
- Initiative launched through the **Indian Air Force Educational & Cultural Society** under the aegis of Air Headquarters.
- Teacher Certification & Capacity Building:
- According to the Ministry of Defence, **261 teachers from 42 Air Force Schools** have completed certification as **Cyber Crime Intervention Officers**.
- Cyber Threats Targeted:
- Certified educators will address online grooming, child exploitation, Artificial Intelligence (AI) misuse, online gaming risks, and financial fraud.
- Core Objective:
- Strengthen cyber preparedness and digital literacy among students while promoting responsible digital citizenship across connected educational networks.
Static GK Facts:
- Indian Air Force (IAF):
- Established: **October 8, 1932** (Air Force Day observed annually on Oct 8).
- Headquarters: **New Delhi**.
- Chief of the Air Staff (CAS): **Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit** (29th CAS; assumed office on October 31, 2026, succeeding Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh).
- Motto: **"Nabhah Sprisham Deeptam"** (*Touch the sky with glory* - derived from Chapter 11 of the Bhagavad Gita).
- National Cyber Security Awareness Month:
- Observed globally every year throughout the month of **October**.
- Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C):
- Nodal cyber defense framework under the Ministry of Home Affairs | National Helpline: **1930**.
One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):
Q: Who took charge as the 29th Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) of the Indian Air Force on October 31, 2026?
A: Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit
Q: What is the name of the child digital safety programme adopted by Indian Air Force (IAF) schools?
A: ScrollControl
Q: Teachers from IAF schools were certified under ScrollControl as which specialized officers?
A: Cyber Crime Intervention Officers
Q: What is the official motto of the Indian Air Force (IAF)?
A: "Nabhah Sprisham Deeptam" (Touch the Sky with Glory)
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