Examine the following statements: A. Gujarat Forensic Sciences university (GFSU), Gandhinagar is the first Indian university dedicated to forensic and allied sciences. B. It was established under public-private partnership C. J. M Vyas is the Director General of the University. D. The University was established through an Act passed by the Gujarat Legislative Assembly, dated 30th September 2008. E. However, it became functional from July 2010. Choose the incorrect statements:

Examine the following statements: A. Gujarat Forensic Sciences university (GFSU), Gandhinagar is the first Indian university dedicated to forensic and allied sciences. B. It was established under public-private partnership C. J. M Vyas is the Director General of the University. D. The University was established through an Act passed by the Gujarat Legislative Assembly, dated 30th September 2008. E. However, it became functional from July 2010. Choose the incorrect statements: Correct Answer A, C & D only

The correct answer is A, C & D only.

Key Points 

  • Gujarat Forensic Sciences University (GFSU), Gandhinagar is the first Indian university dedicated to forensic and allied sciences.
  • Dr. J.M.Vyas has been appointed as the Director-General of the Forensic Sciences University.
  • The University was established through an Act passed by the Gujarat Legislative Assembly, dated 30th September 2008.
  • Hence, option 1 is correct.

Additional Information

  • National Forensic Sciences University:
    • National Forensic Sciences University is a university in Gandhinagar, Gujarat is known as 'Gujarat Forensic Science University'.
      • which became the pioneer university in India solely dedicated to forensic and investigative science.
    • The University became functional from July 2009 onwards with various courses, scientific programs and training modules
    • The University was recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) as a State University under section 22 of UGC Act, 1956 to award degrees in May 2011.
    • The National Forensic Sciences University with the status of an Institution of National Importance is the world’s first.
      • It is the only University dedicated to Forensic, behavioral, cybersecurity, digital forensics, and allied Sciences.
      • It was established by the Government of India through Act, 2020  with the objective of fulfilling the acute shortage against the increasing demand for forensic experts in the country and around the world.
  • Dr. J. M. Vyas:
    • Dr. J. M. Vyas is working as the Director-General of Gujarat Forensic Sciences University - Gandhinagar, since February 2009. 
      • He worked as the Director for the Directorate of Forensic Science - Gujarat State, from 1993 until 2009.
      • He is also currently holding the additional charge of the same.
    • Dr. Vyas was awarded the 'Lifetime Achievement Award' in the area of Forensic Chemistry by Amity University & All India Institute of Medical Sciences - New Delhi, in October 2008.

Related Questions

In the question below, are given a statement followed by three courses of actions numbered I, II and III. On the basis of the information given, you have to assume everything in the statement to be true, and then decide which of the following suggested courses of actions logically follow(s) for pursuing. Statement: Soon VAT 69 whiskey and Smirnoff Vodka will not be found on the shelves of Delhi Liquor stores owing to the duplication of barcode by manufacturer United Limited. The Delhi government financial commissioner blacklisted the manufacturer. Financial commissioner Anindo Majumdar had said in an order dated September 14, that USL had violated provisions of the Delhi Excise Act, 2009 and Delhi Excise Rules, 2010 by using unauthorized and loose barcodes, which could be easily misused. Courses of action: I. The ban will force United Spirits Limited not to sell its liquor in the national capital for two years. II. the appellant violated provisions of the Delhi Excise Act, 2009, Delhi Excise Rules, 2010, the terms and conditions of the license issued to it and the standard operating procedure framed by the Delhi Excise Department and that consequently the department has rightly imposed the penalty of blacklisting under Rule 70 of the Delhi Excise Rules, 2010 upon United Spirits LTD (USL), Aurangabad. III. United Limited has been blacklisted by the Delhi government financial commissioner.