Nalanda University - Current Affairs Questions and Answers

1)   Portugal became the first EU country to sign an MoU on the establishment of which  university?

a. Nalanda University
b. Rajgir University
c. Bihar University
d. None of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Nalanda University

Explanation:
Portugal has become the first European nation to sign an MoU on the establishment of Nalanda University at Rajgir, Bihar. The country is also the 17th overall and 4th outside East Asia summit to do so. Nalanda University was established through the Nalanda University Act 2010. It was formally inaugurated on 19th September 2014.
2)   On 30th May’15 who has been named as the new Chancellor of the Nalanda University?

a. Amartya Sen
b. APJ Abdul Kalam
c. Geogre Yeo
d. Bill Gates
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Geogre Yeo

Explanation:
George Yeo is a former foreign minister from Singapore. This decision comes after Nobel laureate Amartya Sen has resigned as Chancellor on 19th February this year, alleging that the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) did not want him to continue, a claim denied by the government.

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