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The Union Ministry of Education convened the International Governing Board (IGB) meeting of the BRICS Network University (BRICS NU), which focused on strengthening collaboration in higher education, research and innovation among member countries. The conference also discussed Traditional and Indigenous Knowledge Systems as a new area of cooperation within the BRICS framework.
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When was the International Governing Board (IGB) meeting of the BRICS Network University held?
The IGB meeting was held on July 21, 2026, as part of the BRICS Network University Conference.
Consider the following statements regarding BRICS Network University: 1. The BRICS Network University Action Plan (2025–2028) was reviewed by the International Governing Board during their meeting on July 22, 2026. 2. Prof. Sudarshan Kumar presented an overview of the BRICS Network University at the IGB meeting on July 21, 2026. 3. The Ministry of Education is responsible for convening the International Governing Board (IGB) meeting of the BRICS Network University. How many of the above statements are correct?
Statement-1 is false because it incorrectly states that the review took place on July 22, 2026. Statement-2 is true because Prof. Sudarshan Kumar did present an overview of the BRICS Network University at the IGB meeting on July 21, 2026. Statement-3 is true because the Ministry of Education is responsible for convening the International Governing Board (IGB) meeting of the BRICS Network University.
Consider the following two statements: Statement-I: The BRICS Network University Conference on Traditional and Indigenous Knowledge Systems was held on July 20, 2026. Statement-II: This conference led to the proposal to include Traditional and Indigenous Knowledge Systems as a new International Thematic Group (ITG) under the BRICS Network University. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Statement-1 is true because it accurately states that the conference was held on July 20, 2026. Statement-2 is also true because it correctly states that the conference led to the proposal to include Traditional and Indigenous Knowledge Systems as a new International Thematic Group (ITG) under the BRICS Network University.