Approval of establishment of Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy

Cabinet approves setting up of Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy (IIPE) at Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh

Question:-At which place did the Union Cabinet approve the establishment of the Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy (IIPE)?
(A) Surat
(B) Jamnagar
(C) Visakhapatnam
(D) Mumbai
Ans :(c)
Related facts:-

  • On 12 April, 2017; the Union Cabinet approved the establishment of Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy (IIPE) in Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh).
  • In addition, the Cabinet also sanctioned Rs 655.46 crore for the establishment of this institute.
  • It will be an institution of national importance under the Act passed in Parliament.
  • This institute will be able to give degree like IIT and its operational structure will be like IIT.

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