O.P. Jindal Global University Becomes India’s First IoE to Receive DASCA Accreditation

O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) has achieved a milestone as the first Indian 'Institute of Eminence' (IoE) to be accredited by the Data Science Council of America (DASCA).
The accreditation applies to its Artificial Intelligence and Data Science programmes under the World Data Sciences & AI Initiative (WDSAI).
DASCA is a global standards body that provides institutional accreditation for data science and AI education.
Relevance: This validates the quality of Indian data science education against international benchmarks and remains valid until 2031.

Key Facts / Static GK

DASCA: Data Science Council of America
WDSAI: World Data Sciences & AI Initiative
IoE: Institute of Eminence

Q Practice Quiz — 11 May 2026

1. Regarding the Jan Suraksha schemes, which of the following statements is/are correct as of May 2026?

A All three schemes were launched by the Ministry of Finance in 2016.

B The Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) has recorded the highest enrolments among the three.

C The entry age for the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) is between 18 to 50 years.

D PMJJBY provides a coverage of ₹5 lakh for natural death.

E Only B and C are correct.

Explanation: Statement B is correct as PMSBY has 58.09 crore enrolments. Statement A is incorrect (launched in 2015). Statement C is incorrect (APY entry age is 18-40). Statement D is incorrect (PMJJBY coverage is ₹2 lakh).

2. Where will the new GaN-based semiconductor fabrication facility by Crystal Matrix Ltd be located?

A Surat, Gujarat

B Noida, Uttar Pradesh

C Dholera, Gujarat

D Bengaluru, Karnataka

E Hyderabad, Telangana

Explanation: Crystal Matrix Ltd will set up its GaN (Gallium Nitride) based semiconductor fabrication facility in Dholera, Gujarat.

3. What is the new Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) for sugarcane approved for the 2026-27 season?

A ₹345 per quintal

B ₹355 per quintal

C ₹360 per quintal

D ₹365 per quintal

E ₹375 per quintal

Explanation: The CCEA has approved a new FRP of ₹365 per quintal for the 2026-27 season, up from ₹355.

4. Which of the following represents the '5F' vision under the newly launched Mission for Cotton Productivity?

A Farm, Fibre, Factory, Fashion, Foreign

B Farm, Finance, Factory, Fashion, Foreign

C Farm, Fibre, Fuel, Fashion, Foreign

D Field, Fibre, Factory, Fashion, Foreign

E Farm, Fibre, Factory, Fabric, Foreign

Explanation: The 5F vision stands for Farm → Fibre → Factory → Fashion → Foreign.

5. What is the maximum credit guarantee percentage provided to MSMEs under the ECLGS 5.0 scheme?

A 75%

B 80%

C 90%

D 95%

E 100%

Explanation: Under ECLGS 5.0, MSMEs are eligible for a 100% credit guarantee, while non-MSMEs and airlines receive a 90% guarantee.

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