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The Duleep Trophy is a prestigious first-class cricket tournament held in India. It is named after Maharaja Bhupinder Singh of Patiala, who was also known as the Duleep Singh. The tournament is organized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and features teams representing different zones of the country. History of the Duleep Trophy The first edition of the Duleep Trophy was held in 1961-62. The tournament was initially contested by three teams: North Zone, South Zone, and West Zone. East Zone was added in 1973-74, and Central Zone joined in 1995-96. The Duleep Trophy has been played in various formats over the years. It was initially a three-day tournament, but it was later changed to a four-day and then a five-day format. In recent years, the tournament has been played in a shorter format, with matches consisting of two innings per side. Format of the Duleep Trophy The Duleep Trophy is currently a four-team tournament, with the teams representing North Zone, South Zon...

What is NIRF? The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) is a methodology adopted by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, to rank institutions of higher education in the country. Introduced in 2015, NIRF has become a crucial benchmark for students, parents, and employers alike to assess the quality of Indian educational institutions. How Does NIRF Work? NIRF ranks institutions across various categories, including universities, colleges, engineering, management, pharmacy, law, medical, architecture, dental, and research. The ranking process involves evaluating institutions based on five key parameters: 1. Teaching, Learning, and Resources (TLR): This parameter assesses the quality of teaching, learning, and infrastructure.   2. Research and Professional Practice (RPC): This parameter evaluates the institution's research output, publications, and patents.   3. Graduation Outcomes (GO): This parameter measures the placement records, higher studies, and entrep...