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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
India launched an initiative to fund how many PhD fellowships for ASEAN students at IITs?
A
1000
B
750
C
500
D
300
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A total budget of INR 300 crore (approximately USD 40 million)” for up to 1000 integrated Ph. D. Fellowships will be given by the Government of India. This initiative aimed to strengthen the ties between the ASEAN countries and also to enable students to get education from the best universities of the world.

Detailed explanation-2: -Applicants may apply online on our portal at http://asean.iitd.ac.in. Those selected can complete their PhD with Government of India funding at par with Indian counterparts. Such funding will cover the entire cost of study and living expenses for up to 5 years of a PhD programme.

Detailed explanation-3: -INR 25,000 p.m. After 2 years INR 28,000 p.m. Contingency grant INR 20,000 p.a.

Detailed explanation-4: -Ph. D. Rs. 31,000/- p.m. after 2 years, Rs.

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