Signing of MoU between Indian Army and Jamia Millia Islamia University

Signing of Mou Between Indian Army and Jamia Millia Islamia University

Question: To which context a Memorandum of Understanding was signed recently between the Indian Army and Jamia Millia Islamia University recently?
(a) For the financial assistance of the army
(b) For the academic and technical assistance
(c) To assist the retired soldiers in setting up the intelligence wing
(d) To assist the soldiers in military operations
Answer- (b) 
Related Facts:

  • On September 28th 2017, Indian Army and Jamia Millia Islamia University (JMIU), recorded their mutual intent for academic collaboration, technical advancement and progression of Army Personnel, in a MoU.
  • MoU was signed between Lt Gen Ashwani Kumar, Adjutant General, IHQ of MoD (Army) & Prof Talat Ahmad, Vice-Chancellor, Jamia Millia Islamia University (JMIU).
  • The University agreed to recognise the in-service courses run by the Army.
  • This would facilitate admission of defence personnel in second or third year Graduation/Post Graduation/Doctorate programme through the medium of distance learning.
  • This would enable the soldiers to enhance their academic qualification for a better future.

Reference:
http://pib.gov.in/mobile/mbHErel.aspx?relid=67395
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=171237