Question: Union Cabinet has recently given approval for setting up Central University in which Union Territory in July 2021?
(a) Delhi
(b) Ladakh
(c) Jammu and Kashmir
(d) Puducherry
Answer: (b)
Related facts:
- On 22 July 2021, the Union Cabinet has given approval for the establishment of a central university in Ladakh at a cost of Rs 750 crore.
- The university will provide world-class education facilities to the youth of Ladakh.
- The Education Ministry needs to bring two amendments to the Central Universities Act, 2009 for this purpose.
- The government has identified 110 acres of land near village Khaltsi, which is located between Leh and Kargil.
- The jurisdiction of this university will cover the regions of Leh and Kargil.
- The first phase of the university will be completed in four years.
By-Amar Mani Upadhyay