CURRENT AFFAIRS

2021

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Under NIPER Bill 2021, how many additional National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research will be declared as Institutions of National Importance and established?
A
8
B
6
C
4
D
5
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The amendment Act has declared six additional National Institutes of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPERs) as institutions of national importance, as against the one institute in the original Act.

Detailed explanation-2: -The National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (Amendment) Bill, 2021. The National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (Amendment) Bill, 2021 was introduced in Lok Sabha on March 15, 2021. It seeks to amend the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Act, 1998.

Detailed explanation-3: -One of the objectives of NIPER-Hyderabad is development of Human Resources for the ever growing Indian Pharmaceutical Industry. NIPER-Hyderabad is on the forefront in placement activities with almost 80% students getting placed in various pharma companies every year. It maintains the faculty student ratio at 1:10.

Detailed explanation-4: -It is an autonomous institute, approved by UGC and recognized by AICTE.

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