10 May 2026
India hosts South Asian University Federation summit
UPSC
International Relations
Education
Summary
India hosted the first South Asian Universities Federation summit at IIT Delhi with vice-chancellors of 50+ universities from SAARC nations. Theme: research collaboration, faculty exchange, recognition of degrees.
Why it matters
UPSC International Relations + GS-2 (Education). South Asian University (SAU) was set up in 2013 with member states from SAARC.