Question: Which of the following organisation has recently signed a MoU with Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation (MAHA–METRO) for the implementation of its advanced bio-digester Mk-II technology?
a) CSIR
b) IISc
c) DRDO
d) None of the above
Answer: (c)
Related Facts:-
- On 5 January 2021, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) signed a MoU for the installation of eco-friendly bio-digester units.
- The MoU in this regard has been signed with Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation (MAHA–METRO).
- DRDO will install its eco-friendly bio-digester units across the facilities operated by Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation (MAHA–METRO).
- Experts see this project will prove to be helpful in conserving water and protecting the environment.
DRDO will provide technical support for the implementation of its advanced bio-digester Mk-II technology.
- This technology has been developed by the DRDO for the treatment of human waste (night soil) and also useful for the metro rail network.
- Bio-digester:
- Bio-digester is an indigenous, green, cost-effective and non-sewered sanitation technology.
- It has already been installed in 2.40 lakh passenger coaches of Indian Railways.
- It has been revamped now, and further improved for MAHA-METRO, to save the water and space.
By – Rajesh Triapthi
Links:-
https://government.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/drdo-to-deploy-advanced-bio-digester-mk-ii-technology-across-maha-metro-rail-network-facilities/
https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/drdo-inks-mou-with-maha-metro-for-implementation-of-advanced-biodigester-mk-ii-technology-in-metro-rail-network20210105235859/