DRDO signed MoU to set up Kalam Centre for Science and Technology

Question: DRDO, along with Ministry of Defence has recently signed MoU with which of the following institution to set up Kalam Centre for Science and Technology?
(a) IIT Delhi
(b) University of Hyderabad
(c) IISc Bengaluru
(d) Central University of Jammu
Answer: (d)
Related facts:

  • Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence and Central University of Jammu (CUJ) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the establishment of Kalam Centre for Science and Technology (KCST) at the university.
  • The MoU signing held in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on September 26,2019.

The MoU:

  • The main objective of the MoU is to undertake and facilitate multidisciplinary directed basic and applied research and technology development in the identified research verticals namely; Computational System Security and Sensors.
  • The centre will be equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and equipment leading to increase in research scholars in these areas.
  • The CUJ is a Central Government funded University, established under Central Universities Act 2009, with the vision to contribute knowledge and technology innovation to the country and the world.

Links:
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1586289