Which of the following statements are true regarding the Central Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2022?
1. The Central Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2022 was introduced in Lok Sabha on 1 August 2022.
2. The Bill amends the Central Universities Act, 2019, which provides for establishing central universities in various states.
3. The Bill seeks to convert the National Rail and Transportation Institute, Vadodara (a deemed university) to Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, which will be a central university.
4. Establishment of the Vishwavidyalaya will address the need of trained talent in the transportation sector.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 1, 3 and 4.
- The statements 1, 3 and 4 are true regarding the Central Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2022.
- 1. The Central Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2022 was introduced in Lok Sabha on 1 August 2022.
- 3. The Bill seeks to convert the National Rail and Transportation Institute, Vadodara (a deemed university) to Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, which will be a central university.
- 4. Establishment of the Vishwavidyalaya will address the need of trained talent in the transportation sector.
- The Bill seeks to amend the Central Universities Act, 2019, which governs the creation and regulation of central universities across different states in India.