Multiple choice

In 2010, the Union Cabinet accorded �in-principle� approval for setting up of which of the following in Gurgaon, Haryana?

  1. Indian Defence Technology University

  2. Indian National Defence University

  3. Indian Defence Studies University

  4. Indian Naval Defence University
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Explanation

The Union Cabinet on May 13, 2010 accorded �in-principle� approval for setting up of Indian National Defence University (INDU) as a fully autonomous institution to be constituted under an Act of Parliament at an estimated cost of Rs. 295 crore (at current price level). It also accorded the approval for acquisition of 200 acres of land at Binola in District Gurgaon, Haryana for the proposed site of INDU at an estimated cost of Rs.100 crore (at current rates). INDU will undertake long term defence and strategic studies and create synergy between the academic community and Government functionaries. The university that had been recommended by the Kargil Review Committee will run courses for officers of the security establishment and will also be the academic hub for all defence training institutes, including the NDA and IMA.

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