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2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
UGC recommends how many educational centres for status of Institutions of Eminence?
A
20
B
22
C
18
D
15
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Ten public and ten private institutions are to be identified to emerge as world-class Teaching and Research Institutions.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Institute of Eminence list includes three private institutions – BITS Pilani, JIO Institute, and Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE). The list has three public institutions – IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, and IISc Bangalore.

Detailed explanation-3: -As of 16 November 2022, the UGC lists 459 active state universities. The oldest establishment date listed by the UGC is 1857, shared by the University of Calcutta, the University of Madras and the University of Mumbai.

Detailed explanation-4: -The ‘School of Eminence’ project aims to rejuvenate education in government schools and ensure the holistic development of students. Under the ‘School of Eminence’ project the Punjab government will upgrade 117 government schools in 23 districts with special emphasis on classes 9 to 12.

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