Question: Where did the second Indo French Knowledge Summit take place on October 17-18,2019?
(a) Hyderabad
(b) Lyon
(c) Paris
(d) New Delhi
Answer: (b)
Related facts:
- The second edition of the Indo-French Knowledge Summit took place at the University of Lyon, France on October 17-18,2019.
- The summit is dedicated to higher education, research and innovation.
- This two-day summit was organised by the Embassy of France in India in association with the Ministry of Science and Technology and the HRD Ministry.
- The first Knowledge Summit took place in 2018 state visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to India.
- It is an essential step to develop and structure the collaborations in education and research, stimulate connections between research and industry, and encourage the mobility of students and scholars between France and India. These matters are a fundamental aspect of our partnership with India.
- Around 15 agreements are signed between French and Indian participants during this summit.
- Over 300 participants from the Indian and French academia, research organisations, corporate houses, competitive clusters and start-ups, as well as public authorities took part in the second Knowledge Summit in Lyon.
Links:
https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/2nd-indo-french-knowledge-summit-in-lyon-on-october-17-18-119101601379_1.html
https://www.hindustantimes.com/education/higher-education-focus-of-2nd-indo-french-knowledge-summit/story-LTD4YvEHIiEVB2HMbmqjII.html