GIAN - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   Which of the following statements is/are correct about GIAN?

1. National Science Foundation of UK will partner with India for this project.
2. It will boost the quality of higher education in India.


a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Only 2

Explanation:
- A Joint Declaration was signed between the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) of India and the National Science Foundation (NSF) of the United States of America, to initiate a new program entitled Global Initiative of Academic Networks (GIAN) in Higher Education.

Aims :

1. Tapping the talent pool of scientists and entrepreneurs to engage with the institutes of higher education in India.
2. To augment the country's existing academic resources.
3. To accelerate the pace of quality reforms, and further strengthen India's scientific and technological capabilities.