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Dr. Venkata Ramana Akkaraju takes charge as Vice-Chancellor of the Indian Maritime University
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Which ministry runs the Indian Maritime University, and who is its Visitor? GS2 education answer
A new Vice-Chancellor takes charge at the Indian Maritime University.
Why it matters: GS-2 core; factual, Prelims-type
What you need to know
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Dr.
Venkata Ramana Akkaraju assumed charge as Vice-Chancellor of the Indian Maritime University, headquartered in Chennai, on 3 November 2026.
The President of India is the university's Visitor.
The university functions under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
ಮೂಲಗಳು: Topper IAS editorial (PIB / The Hindu / Indian Express)
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- Dr. Venkata Ramana Akkaraju assumed charge as Vice-Chancellor of the Indian Maritime University on 3 November 2026.
- The Indian Maritime University is headquartered in Chennai.
- It functions under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
- The President of India is the Visitor of the university.
- The Indian Maritime University is a central university.
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How the exam will ask it
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- The Indian Maritime University is a central university functioning under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
- The President of India acts as the Visitor of the Indian Maritime University.
- The Indian Maritime University is headquartered in Chennai.
ಮೇನ್ಸ್
GS Paper 2 (Governance / Education): central universities are headed by a Vice-Chancellor, while the President, as Visitor, holds supervisory powers. The Indian Maritime University sits under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, linking maritime education to port and shipping policy. Way forward: stronger industry-linked training and quality maritime education to build skilled manpower for India's shipping sector.
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ಚೆನ್ನೈನಲ್ಲಿ ಪ್ರಧಾನ ಕಚೇರಿ ಹೊಂದಿರುವ ಭಾರತೀಯ ಸಾಗರ ವಿಶ್ವವಿದ್ಯಾಲಯ ಯಾವ ಕೇಂದ್ರ ಸಚಿವಾಲಯದ ಅಡಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಕಾರ್ಯನಿರ್ವಹಿಸುತ್ತದೆ?
- ಶಿಕ್ಷಣ ಸಚಿವಾಲಯ
- ರಕ್ಷಣಾ ಸಚಿವಾಲಯ
- ಭೂ ವಿಜ್ಞಾನ ಸಚಿವಾಲಯ
- ಬಂದರು, ಹಡಗು ಮತ್ತು ಜಲಮಾರ್ಗ ಸಚಿವಾಲಯ
ಉತ್ತರ ನೋಡಿ
ಉತ್ತರ: D — ಸರಿಯಾದ ಉತ್ತರ: ಬಂದರು, ಹಡಗು ಮತ್ತು ಜಲಮಾರ್ಗ ಸಚಿವಾಲಯ. ಭಾರತೀಯ ಸಾಗರ ವಿಶ್ವವಿದ್ಯಾಲಯ ಬಂದರು, ಹಡಗು ಮತ್ತು ಜಲಮಾರ್ಗ ಸಚಿವಾಲಯದ ಅಡಿಯ ಕೇಂದ್ರೀಯ ವಿಶ್ವವಿದ್ಯಾಲಯ.
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