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Australia's University of New South Wales Sets Up First Indian Campus in Bengaluru
Australia's University of New South Wales (UNSW) launched its initial overseas Indian campus at Manyata Business Park, Bengaluru, Karnataka, with classes beginning in August 2026.
This facility represents the first international branch established in India by a member of Australia's prestigious 'Group of Eight' (Go8) research universities.
The campus will commence operations with an inaugural batch of 90–100 students, aiming to scale up student capacity gradually to 4,000–5,000.
Degree offerings will initially feature 4 specialized tracks: Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Digital Technologies, and Advanced Manufacturing & Sustainability, aligned with National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
Exam Perspective: Locating inside an active corporate tech park in Bengaluru facilitates corporate exposure, live industrial projects, and direct corporate partnerships (e.g., with Deloitte).
This facility represents the first international branch established in India by a member of Australia's prestigious 'Group of Eight' (Go8) research universities.
The campus will commence operations with an inaugural batch of 90–100 students, aiming to scale up student capacity gradually to 4,000–5,000.
Degree offerings will initially feature 4 specialized tracks: Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Digital Technologies, and Advanced Manufacturing & Sustainability, aligned with National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
Exam Perspective: Locating inside an active corporate tech park in Bengaluru facilitates corporate exposure, live industrial projects, and direct corporate partnerships (e.g., with Deloitte).
Key Facts / Static GK
University of New South Wales Location: Sydney, Australia
Group of Eight (Go8): Coalition of Australia's leading research-intensive universities
Group of Eight (Go8): Coalition of Australia's leading research-intensive universities
Practice Quiz — 5 August 2026
Q1. Which of the following statements regarding the RBI's updated Bulk Deposit Interest Rate Directions 2026 is/are correct?
Answer: (B) Both statements I and II are correct — Statement I: The framework allows differential rates on bulk deposits based on LCR run-off rates from October 1, 2026. Statement II: Commercial banks and SFBs share a bulk deposit threshold of ₹3 crore, while RRBs have a threshold of ₹1 crore.
Q2. Under the revised CGSMFI 2.0 guidelines, what is the mandatory minimum combined allocation percentage of guarantee cover reserved for small and medium MFIs?
Answer: (C) 15% — Banks must now allocate at least 15% of the total guarantee cover under CGSMFI 2.0 to small and medium-sized MFIs, replacing the previous segregated structure of 5% and 10%.
Q3. Which agency constructed the new Income Tax Department office complex 'Aayakar Sindhu' inaugurated in Mumbai?
Answer: (B) Central Public Works Department (CPWD) — The 'Aayakar Sindhu' office complex in Nariman Point, Mumbai, was constructed by the Central Public Works Department (CPWD).
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Answer: (B) PayU Finance — PayU Finance, the NBFC arm of PayU, serves as the primary licensed lender for the Flipkart Pay Later digital credit solution.
Q5. Which founding document led to the formal establishment of the Arctic Council in 1996?
Answer: (B) Ottawa Declaration — The Arctic Council was officially established in 1996 through the adoption of the Ottawa Declaration.
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