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CSIR and Nalanda University Sign MoU for Sustainable Rural Development — UPSC Current Affairs 2026

Homechevron_right22 Jul 2026chevron_rightCSIR and Nalanda University Sign MoU for Sustainable Rural Development

Science & Tech22 Jul 2026

CSIR and Nalanda University Sign MoU for Sustainable Rural Development

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The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and Nalanda University have signed an MoU to promote technology deployment and rural development.
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The partnership focuses on solid waste management, water quality improvement, and environmental sustainability in the Nalanda region.
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A CSIR Technology Gallery will be established at the Nalanda University campus to showcase indigenous technologies.

●Partner 1: CSIR (est. 1942, HQ New Delhi, Ministry of Science and Technology, President: Prime Minister of India)
●Partner 2: Nalanda University (est. 2010 via Act of Parliament, located in Rajgir, Bihar, Ministry of External Affairs)
●Key Initiative: Establishment of a CSIR Technology Gallery at Nalanda University
●Focus Areas: Model village development, solid waste management, soil reclamation, and water quality improvement

Exam Relevance

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General Awareness > Scientific Research

Expected Questions

★Identify the institution with which CSIR signed an MoU to establish a Technology Gallery in Bihar.

Key Terms

CSIR

India's premier scientific R&D organization, operating as an autonomous body under the Ministry of Science and Technology.

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•Nalanda University functions under the Ministry of External Affairs.
•The Prime Minister of India serves as the ex-officio President of CSIR.

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•Do not confuse Nalanda University's nodal ministry (External Affairs) with the Ministry of Education.

Question 1 of 2Score: 0/0

Factual

Which Union Ministry serves as the nodal ministry for Nalanda University, an international institution located in Rajgir, Bihar?

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