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Today in History (August 14th<\/sup>, 1947)<\/h1>\n

The partition of India on August 14, 1947, led to the birth of Pakistan, a momentous event that reshaped the region’s political landscape and marked the end of British colonial rule.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s revise<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

A) Which institution retained the top spot in the NIRF overall rankings for the sixth consecutive year in 2024?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru<\/li>\n
  2. IIT-Bombay<\/li>\n
  3. IIT-Madras<\/li>\n
  4. IIM-Ahmedabad<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Answer: 3) IIT-Madras<\/strong>
    \nExplanation:<\/strong> IIT-Madras retained the top spot in the NIRF overall rankings for the sixth consecutive year as of 2024.<\/p>\n

    B) In which category did IIT-Madras maintain the number one position for the ninth year since 2016?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    1. Medical Sciences<\/li>\n
    2. Engineering<\/li>\n
    3. Management<\/li>\n
    4. Law<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Answer: 2) Engineering<\/strong>
      \nExplanation:<\/strong> IIT-Madras maintained the number one position in the engineering category for the ninth year since 2016.<\/p>\n

      C) Which institution has been ranked the top in both the universities and research categories since 2016 and 2021, respectively?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      1. IIT-Bombay<\/li>\n
      2. Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru<\/li>\n
      3. IIM-Ahmedabad<\/li>\n
      4. AIIMS, New Delhi<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Answer: 2) Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru<\/strong>
        \nExplanation:<\/strong> IISc, Bengaluru, has been ranked the top institution in the universities category since 2016 and in the research category since 2021.<\/p>\n

        D) Which management institute has been ranked the best for the fifth consecutive year since 2020?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        1. Indian Institute of Management (IIM)-Ahmedabad<\/li>\n
        2. Indian Institute of Management (IIM)-Bangalore<\/li>\n
        3. Indian Institute of Management (IIM)-Calcutta<\/li>\n
        4. Indian Institute of Management (IIM)-Lucknow<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Answer: 1) Indian Institute of Management (IIM)-Ahmedabad<\/strong>
          \nExplanation:<\/strong> IIM-Ahmedabad has continued to be the top management institute for the fifth consecutive year since 2020.<\/p>\n

          E) Which institution is ranked as the best for medical sciences for the seventh consecutive year?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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          1. AIIMS, New Delhi<\/li>\n
          2. PGIMER, Chandigarh<\/li>\n
          3. JIPMER, Puducherry<\/li>\n
          4. KGMU, Lucknow<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Answer: 1) AIIMS, New Delhi<\/strong>
            \nExplanation:<\/strong> AIIMS, New Delhi, has retained the top spot in medical sciences for the seventh consecutive year.<\/p>\n

            F) Which institution was named the best for innovation, followed by IIT-Madras and IIT-Delhi?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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            1. IIT-Kanpur<\/li>\n
            2. IIT-Bombay<\/li>\n
            3. IIT-Roorkee<\/li>\n
            4. IIT-Guwahati<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              Answer: 2) IIT-Bombay<\/strong>
              \nExplanation:<\/strong> IIT-Bombay was named the best institution for innovation, with IIT-Madras and IIT-Delhi following.<\/p>\n

              G) Which college was recognized as the best for pharmacy in the NIRF rankings?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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              1. Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi<\/li>\n
              2. Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai<\/li>\n
              3. St. John’s Medical College, Bangalore<\/li>\n
              4. Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                Answer: 1) Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi<\/strong>
                \nExplanation:<\/strong> Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, was ranked the best college for pharmacy.<\/p>\n

                H) Which institution retained the first place in architecture and planning for the fourth consecutive year?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                1. IIT-Kharagpur<\/li>\n
                2. IIT-Roorkee<\/li>\n
                3. IIT-Madras<\/li>\n
                4. IIT-Bombay<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  Answer: 2) IIT-Roorkee<\/strong>
                  \nExplanation:<\/strong> IIT-Roorkee retained its first-place position in architecture and planning for the fourth consecutive year.<\/p>\n

                  I) Which institution was named the best law school for the seventh consecutive year?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                  1. National Law University, Delhi<\/li>\n
                  2. National Law School of India University, Bengaluru<\/li>\n
                  3. National Academy of Legal Studies and Research, Hyderabad<\/li>\n
                  4. National Law Institute University, Bhopal<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                    Answer: 2) National Law School of India University, Bengaluru<\/strong>
                    \nExplanation:<\/strong> The National Law School of India University, Bengaluru, was named the best law school for the seventh consecutive year.<\/p>\n

                    J) Which university is recognized as the best in the skill universities category?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                    1. Symbiosis Skill and Professional University, Pune<\/li>\n
                    2. Indian Institute of Skill Development, Mumbai<\/li>\n
                    3. National Institute of Skill Development, Bangalore<\/li>\n
                    4. Institute of Professional Studies, Delhi<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                      Answer: 1) Symbiosis Skill and Professional University, Pune<\/strong>
                      \nExplanation:<\/strong> Symbiosis Skill and Professional University, Pune, was recognized as the best in the skill universities category.<\/p>\n

                      Summary of Today’s News<\/strong><\/h2>\n

                      Nankai Trough<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

                      Context<\/strong>
                      \n\u2022 Recently, Japan issued its first-ever \u2018megaquake advisory\u2019 of strong shaking and large tsunamis on the Nankai Trough, a subduction zone.
                      \nAbout the Nankai Trough
                      \n\u2022 It is an underwater subduction zone, is characterised by subduction of multiple geological units of the Philippine Sea Plate (the Kyushu-Palau Ridge, the Shikoku Basin, the Kinan Seamount Chain, and the Izu-Bonin Arc) beneath the Eurasian Plate in the southwest of Japan.
                      \n\u2022\tIt accumulates tectonic stress which can cause a megaquake \u2014 an earthquake with a magnitude larger than 8.
                      \n\u2022\tIt sits between Suruga Bay, in central Japan, and the Hyuganada Sea in Kyushu to the south.
                      \n\u2022\tNankai Trough has a history of producing such megaquakes roughly every 100 to 150 years. They often come in pairs.
                      \n\u2022\tThe second quake, following the first, tends to rupture within the subsequent two years. The last \u2018twin\u2019 earthquakes occurred back in 1944 and 1946.
                      \n\u2022\tJapan is a country used to earthquakes. It sits on the Ring of Fire and, as a result, experiences about 1,500 earthquakes a year.<\/p>\n

                      External Affairs Ministers Visit to Maldives<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

                      Context<\/strong>
                      \n\u2022\tExternal Affairs Minister of India S. Jaishankar has commenced a three-day official visit to the Maldives.
                      \nKey highlights of the meeting<\/strong>
                      \n\u2022\tBoth the nations signed MoUs on capacity building and inaugurated six High Impact Community Development Projects (HICDPs).
                      \n\u2022\tIndia\u2019s Line of Credit (LoC)-assisted project of water and sewerage network in 28 islands of Maldives was jointly inaugurated during the meeting of both the nations.
                      \n\u2022\tMoUs on capacity building of additional 1,000 Maldivian civil servants in India and on the introduction of UPI in Maldives were exchanged.
                      \nSignificance of Maldives for India<\/strong>
                      \n\u2022\tTrade Route: Situated along crucial maritime trade routes between the Gulf of Aden and the Strait of Malacca, the Maldives acts as a \u201ctoll gate\u201d for nearly half of India\u2019s external trade and 80% of its energy imports.
                      \n\u2022\tStrategic Location: The Maldives is strategically located in the Indian Ocean, and its stability and security are of interest to India.
                      \n\u2022\tCounterbalancing China: Maldives presents an opportunity for India to counterbalance China\u2019s growing influence in the Indian Ocean, fostering regional balance of power.
                      \n\u2022\tEconomic partnership: India is one of the biggest investors and tourism markets for the Maldives, with significant trade and infrastructure projects underway.
                      \n\u2022\tDefense and Security Cooperation: Since 1988, defense and security has been a major area of cooperation between India and Maldives.
                      \no\tA comprehensive Action Plan for Defence was also signed in 2016 to consolidate defense partnership.
                      \no\tEstimates suggest that almost 70 percent of Maldives\u2019 defense training is done by India \u2014 either on the islands or in India\u2019s elite military academies.
                      \nSignificance of India for Maldives<\/strong>
                      \n\u2022\tEssential Commodities: India supplies Maldives with its everyday essentials: rice, spices, fruits, vegetables, poultry, medicines and life-saving drugs.
                      \n\u2022\tEducation: Every year, Maldivian students come to Indian higher educational institutions.
                      \n\u2022\tEconomic dependence: Of the Rs 50 crore total trade between India and Maldives in 2022, Rs 49 crore was India\u2019s exports to Maldives. India emerged as Maldives\u2019 second largest trade partner in 2022.
                      \n\u2022\tDisaster Relief Assistance: When a tsunami struck the islands in 2004, India was the first to send in help.
                      \no\tIn 2014 Male had a drinking water crisis as the major desalination plant broke down, India overnight airlifted drinking water to the islands.
                      \no\tDuring the Covid-19 pandemic, India sent essential medicines, masks, gloves, PPE kits and vaccines for the island country.<\/p>\n

                      Challenges in Relations<\/strong>
                      \n\u2022\tDomestic turmoil in the Maldives: Recent political upheavals and changes in government have created uncertainty and complicated long-term cooperation projects.
                      \n\u2022\tChinese Influence: China\u2019s growing economic presence in the Maldives, evidenced by investments in infrastructure projects and debt-trap diplomacy, is perceived as a challenge to India\u2019s strategic interests in the region.<\/strong>
                      \n\u2022\tMilitary ambitions: Chinese naval expansion and potential military ambitions in the Indian Ocean with the active support from Maldives has raised concerns for India.
                      \n\u2022\tTrade imbalance: The significant trade imbalance between India and the Maldives could lead to resentment and calls for diversifying trade partnerships.
                      \nConclusion<\/strong>
                      \n\u2022\tThe visit highlights the importance of the Maldives, India\u2019s maritime neighbor, as a key partner in the \u2018Neighbourhood First\u2019 policy and India\u2019s Vision SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region).
                      \n\u2022\tMaldives remains an important partner of India in maintaining peace, stability and prosperity in the Indian Ocean region.<\/p>\n