Question: Recently Indian Army has entered into an agreement with which of the following institution to set up a research and development (R&D) cell?
(a) IIT, Kanpur
(b) IIT, Mumbai
(c) IIT, Kharagpur
(d) IIT, Gandhinagar
Ans: (d)
Related facts:
- On 27 December 2016; Indian Army signed an MoU with Indian Institute of Technology-Gandhinagar (IITGN) to set up a Research and Development cell.
- The cell will work with the faculty and research students to identify problems and possible solutions for the Indian Army.
- IITGN director Sudhir Jain and Deputy Chief of Army Staff (Planning and System) Lt Gen Subrata Saha signed the MoU at the institute’s campus at Palaj in Gandhinagar district.
- On January 1, 2017 General Bipin Rawat became the India’s 26th chief of army staff. He replaced Gen Dalbir Singh Suhag.
Reference:
http://www.freepressjournal.in/india/indian-army-signs-mou-with-iit-gandhinagar-to-set-up-rd-cell/993596
http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/indian-army-to-set-up-rd-cell-at-iitgandhinagar/article9446282.ece
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/indian-army-partners-with-iit-gandhinagar-for-critical-technology-requirements/articleshow/56202380.cms