Venkata Ramana Akkaraju takes charge as Vice-Chancellor of the Indian Maritime University – Quiz (09.11.2026)

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Venkata Ramana Akkaraju takes charge as Vice-Chancellor of the Indian Maritime University – Quiz (09.11.2026) – 5 questions, subject: Current Affairs. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.

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1.  
Who is the 'Visitor' of Central Universities in India?

Correct Answer: D [President of India]

Explanation:

The President is Visitor of Central Universities, including IMU, and appointed Akkaraju.

2.  
Which law replaced the Major Port Trusts Act, 1963?

Correct Answer: C [Major Port Authorities Act]

Explanation:

The Major Port Authorities Act, 2021 turned port trusts into autonomous 'Port Authorities'.

3.  
National Maritime Day (5 April) recalls the 1919 Mumbai–London voyage of which ship?

Correct Answer: B [SS Loyalty]

Explanation:

SS Loyalty of the Scindia Steam Navigation Company marks the start of Indian-owned ocean shipping.

4.  
In which city is the headquarters of the Indian Maritime University?

Correct Answer: B [Chennai]

Explanation:

IMU, formed in 2008, is headquartered in Chennai; the National Maritime Academy, Chennai, was one of its merged units.

5.  
The Indian Maritime University functions under which Union Ministry?

Correct Answer: A [Ports, Shipping & Waterways]

Explanation:

IMU is a Central University under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.

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