MNIT & NDSA signed MoU to set up India’s first-of-its-kind National Centre

Current Context: The Malviya National Institute of Technology (MNIT) and the National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA), Ministry of Jal Shakti (MoJS) had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish India’s first-of-its-kind National Centre for Earthquake Safety of Dams which will focus on studying seismic hazards, developing new dams, and enhancing the protection of existing ones.

• The MoJS has approved a financial grant of Rs 30 crore for establishing and running the centre for the next 5 years.
• The objective of the centre is to develop indigenous expertise in addressing technology challenges related to the structural and earthquake safety of dams, thereby making India self-reliant in this field

Question:

Q.1 Which institute and authority signed the MoU to set up the National Centre for Earthquake Safety of Dams?
a. IIT Delhi and NITI Aayog
b. MNIT and NDSA
c. IISc and NDMA
d. NIT Surat and NHAI