Q. In which year the University Grants Commission (UGC) was formally established?
Answer: 1956
Notes: The University Grants Commission of India (UGC India) is a statutory body set up by the government in accordance to the UGC Act 1956. It is charged with coordination, determination and maintenance of standards of higher education. It pro-vides recognition to univer-sities in India and disburse-ments of funds to such recognised universities and colleges.