Welcome to our 2024 coverage of the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs)! Known for their excellence in engineering, technology, and research, the IITs are often leading the way in groundbreaking developments and important initiatives.
Ericsson India companies and Foundation for Innovation & Research in Science & Technology (F.I.R.S.T) at IIT Kanpur have signed a 2-year partnership to boost innovation in Mobile Financial Services (MFS) and Fintech solutions
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IIT Guwahati
Researchers of IIT Guwahati have developed a speech technology “LOQU,” a novel method to generate human speech signals directly from vocal cord vibration signals
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IIT Patna
IIT Patna has secured a patent for its cost effective, lightweight, compact and easy to carry inverter developed under the startup scheme ‘Portable Power Technology’
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IIT Bhubaneswar
IIT Bhubaneswar has collaborated with Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Driven Surveillance
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IIT Bombay
4th Technology Innovation in Cyber-Physical Systems (TIPS) workshop has been organised at IIT Bombay.
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IIT Roorkee
Scientists of IIT Roorkee has developed an innovative low-budget machine that will compress pine needles into bricks
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IIT Guwahati
IIT Guwahati and Columbia University, USA have developed a
groundbreaking method for nanopatterning using a simple tabletop IR laser.
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IIT Bombay
Jointly launched the ‘Digital Health Enterprise Planning Course’ with UNICEF India and International Institute of Health Management Research (IIHMR) Delhi.
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IIT Kanpur
Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre (SIIC) at IIT-Kanpur signed a CSR agreement with Gliders India Limited, Kanpur to lead innovation in the healthcare sector.
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IIT Patna
Signed an MoU with SJVN Limited to use advanced geological models in SJVN’s tunnelling projects.
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IIT Bombay
Collaborated in developing the country’s first indigenously developed gene therapy “CAR-T cell therapy” for cancer.
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IIT Madras
Launched one of the “Experimental Licence module for 100 5G Labs.”
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IIT Bombay
Partnered with Canara Bank and Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SINE) to empower startups across India.
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IIT Jodhpur
Developed a nano-sensor for the quick detection of Cytokines.
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IIT Madras
Collaborated with Vellon Space to demonstrate a miniature space laboratory called ‘AsteriX Lab.’
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IIT Mandi
Signed an MoU with Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) for cooperation in research and technology and product development for semiconductors, quantum technologies, and drones.
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IIT Kanpur
Signed an MoU with Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) to undertake research and develop new technologies to address health problems faced by soldiers in difficult terrains.
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IIT Madras
Launched India’s 1st medical devices calibration facility on wheels.
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IIT Kanpur
Partnered with Blockchain For Impact (BFI) Foundation to nurture innovations and drive advancements in healthcare in India.
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IIT Delhi
Signed an MoU with Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) to develop novel medical devices and focus on solving health issues specific to serving soldiers in varied terrains.
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IIT Jodhpur
Signed an agreement with Centre For Development Of Telematics (C-DOT) for “Automated Service Management in 5G and Beyond Networks Using AI.”
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IIT Guwahati
Developed an innovative 3D printed dummy ballot unit to enhance voter awareness and participation.
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IIT Madras
Achieved the top spot with 435 patents in Financial Year 2023-24 (FY24).
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IIT Guwahati
Signed an MoU with the Alliance of Digital India Foundation (ADIF) to promote entrepreneurship and provide support to technology startups.
Operates the newly launched SWAYAM Plus Platform by the Ministry of Education.
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IIT Delhi
Partnered with the Ministry of Tribal Affairs to establish “Bhagwan Birsa Munda Chair” for Tribal Entrepreneurship, Technology & Innovation.
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IIT Delhi
Signed a MoU with the Ministry of Rural Development for the project “BhuPRAHARI” involving applications of geospatial technology and AI.
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IIT Roorkee
Signed a MoU with the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) for the establishment of a Centre of Excellence (CoE) and an Industry Accelerator.
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IIT Delhi
Signed a MoU with the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India on Artificial Intelligence.
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IIT Madras
Developed “NeoStand”, a customisable electric standing wheelchair.
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IIT Kharagpur
Collaborated with Jindal Stainless Limited to jointly work on metallurgical projects.
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IIT Madras
Collaborated with French firm Starburst Accelerator SARL to establish an innovative start-up hub with funding of 100 Million Euros.
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IIT Guwahati
Transferred vaccine technology to BioMed Pvt Ltd to fight swine fever virus in pigs and wild boar.
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IIT Madras
Hosting an International Chess Federation (FIDE)-rated Rapid Chess Tournament.
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IIT Kanpur
Signed an MoU with Canada-based biotechnology company Conlis Global for licensing technology promoting bone healing and regeneration.
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IIT Indore
Approval from the Union Ministry of Education to open a satellite campus in Ujjain
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IIT Madras
Partnership with Munitions India Limited (MIL) to make India’s first indigenously-designed 155 smart ammunition
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IIT Kanpur
Establishment and testing of India’s first Hypervelocity Expansion Tunnel Test Facility “S2” (Jigarthanda)
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IIT Bhubaneswar
Inauguration of the “100 Cube Start-up Conclave” by Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
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IIT Kharagpur
Agreement with Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) for developing prototypes for 10-Gigabit-capable XGS-PON
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IIT Guwahati
Inauguration of Centre of Excellence for SWASTHA project and ISO 5 and 6 Clean Room Facilities
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IIT Madras
REC Limited honored with ‘Innovative Technology Development Award’ at IIT Madras CSR Summit
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IIT Bombay-led BharatGPT ecosystem
Unveiling of AI Model “Hanooman” by Seetha Mahalaxmi Healthcare (SML)
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IIT Guwahati
Launch of India’s largest Remote Pilot Training Organization (RPTO)
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IIT Madras
Vimarsh 2023 5G Hackathon organized in collaboration with Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D)
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IIT Madras
Development of model “Garbhini-GA2” in collaboration with THSTI, Faridabad
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IIT Madras
Launch of ‘Investor Information and Analytics Platform’ by Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar
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IIT Hyderabad
The second edition of “IInvenTiv 2024” will be hosted by IIT Hyderabad
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IIT Bombay
CO2 based Air Conditioning plant at INS Shivaji developed in collaboration with IIT Bombay
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IIT Delhi
Researchers at IIT Delhi have developed the “Work4Food” algorithm
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IIT Madras
ICAI partnered with IIT Madras to develop a ‘Vision 2049’ document
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IIT Madras
ArcelorMittal partnered with IIT Madras to develop Hyperloop technologies.
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IIT Madras
A new campus of IIT Madras will be started at Kandy, Sri Lanka.
IIT Current Affairs 2023, January to December
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed to establish a campus of IIT Madras in Zanzibar. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated, “The first IIT campus to be set up outside India will be in Zanzibar.”
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IIT Madras
IIT Madras has launched the registration portal for the second phase of the Kashi Tamil Sangamam under the Ministry of Education.
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IIT Kharagpur
The Ministry of Education has recently declared the commencement of the fourth phase of the Global Initiative of Academic Networks (GIAN), with IIT Kharagpur serving as the nodal agency.
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IIT Madras
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), in partnership with the Centre for Responsible AI (CeRAI) at IIT Madras, is coordinating a Research Symposium. This symposium is centered around the theme “Responsible AI in Public-Sector Applications.”
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IIT Madras
The Ministry of Jal Shakti has provided an update on the advancements of the Arsenic and Metal Removal by Indian Technology (AMRIT). The development of AMRIT Technology has been credited to IIT Madras.
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IIT Kanpur
Indian Navy has signed a Mou with IIT Kanpur to promote
innovation and collaborative research and technological development.
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IIT Kanpur
Recently, Kotak Mahindra Bank has partnered with IIT Kanpur to establish a School of Sustainability.
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IIT Guwahati
IIT Guwahati has developed an indigenous river model, BRAHMA-2D (Braided River Aid: Hydro-Morphological Analyzer)
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IIT Kanpur
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has launched the Startup Gateway for Garbage Free Cities 2.0, in collaboration with Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre (SIIC) of IIT Kanpur.
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IIT Bombay
Recently, Reliance Jio has announced a partnership with IIT Bombay for the development of Artificial Intelligence project called “Bharat GPT”
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IIT Roorkee
India’s first Telecom Centre of Excellence (CoE) will be established at the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee campus in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh
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IIT Gandhinagar
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Ministry of Education(MoE) and Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship(MSDE) co-chaired the 1st Australia India Education and Skill Council (AIESC) meeting with Australian Ministers- Jason Clare, Education Minister and Brendan O’Connor, Skills & Training Minister at at the Indian Institutes of Technology(IIT) Gandhinagar in Gujarat
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IIT Kanpur
The Indian Institute of Skills (IIS) in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, has entered into strategic MoUs with IIT Kanpur, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), and Dassault Aircraft Services India Private Limited (DASI). It aims to equip and empower the youth of Uttar Pradesh with specialized skills tailored for the aerospace and defense sectors. The focus is on preparing a skilled workforce to actively contribute to the growth of the Defence Industrial Corridor in Uttar Pradesh.
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IIT Bombay
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay in Mumbai, Maharashtra, through its National Centre of Excellence in Carbon Capture and Utilization (NCoE-CCU), has innovated an energy-efficient technology for converting Carbon Dioxide (CO2) into carbon monoxide (CO). This process involves the transformation of CO under electro catalytic conditions at ambient temperatures (25-40 °C) in the presence of water
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IIT Kanpur
IIT Kanpur has established a Center of Excellence (CoE) named “ATMAN
(Advanced Technologies for Monitoring Air-quality iNdicators)
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IIT Madras
Indian Institute of Technology Madras became the first IIT to set up an international campus in Tanzania
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IIT Bombay
IIT Bombay secured the top position in India in the QS Asia University Rankings
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IIT Madras
Recently, the Centre for Research on Start-ups and Risk Financing (CREST) has developed India’s first information platform on incubators and accelerators called “Incubators”. CREST is an initiative of IIT, Madras.
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IIT Ropar
Recently, IIT Ropar has discovered a rare metal Tantalum in the sands of the Sutlej River in Punjab.
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IIT Kanpur
SATHEE (Self-Assessment Test and Help for Entrance Exams) platform, recently
seen in news, is an initiative by the Ministry of Education in association with IIT Kanpur.
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IIT Kanpur
Minister of State Dr. Jitendra Singh, from the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, unveiled the new Public Grievance portal, known as Intelligent Grievance Monitoring System (IGMS) 2.0. The development and implementation of this dashboard were carried out by IIT Kanpur
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IIT Guwahati
IIT Guwahati and the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) have entered into a MoU to establish a Common Engineering Facility Center (CEFC) called the “Digital Twin Center for Emerging Automotive Systems” in a Hub and Spoke model.
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IIT Kanpur
Recently, a MoU has been signed between Pusa Krishi, ICAR- Indian Agricultural Research Institute, and Start-up Incubation & Innovation Centre (SIIC), IIT Kanpur, through which both parties will offer essential support to incubators and start-ups, promoting their development and success.
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IIT Madras
Recently, an indigenous 2KW DC Portable Charger technology was launched, developed by the Centre of Excellence at IIT Madras Research Park
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IIT Varanasi
Recently, the Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India, has partnered with IIT Varanasi (BHU) to launch the Dark Patterns Buster Hackathon 2023.
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IIT Kanpur
Recently, IIT Kanpur has signed a MoU with Airbus to collaborate on the development of education programs in the Indian aerospace sector
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IIT Delhi
India won the bid to host the 17th International Congress on the Chemistry of Cement (ICCC) in 2027 in New Delhi, Delhi. India’s bid was made by the National Council for Cement and Building Materials (NCCBM / NCB) and Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi.
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IIT Bombay
United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and IIT Bombay have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to improve food security, nutrition, climate resilience, and livelihoods in India.
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IIT Madras
GalaxEye, a space-tech startup incubated at IIT Madras, is building the world’s first multi-sensor earth observation satellite. GalaxEye’s satellite is expected to be launched in 2024 and will be used for a variety of applications, including agriculture, mining, and disaster response.
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IIT Kanpur
The IIT Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh has signed a MoU with the ICICI Bank Limited to support the startup ecosystem and provide resources for the Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre (SIIC) at IIT Kanpur.
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IIT Jodhpur
IIT Jodhpur researchers have developed a Novel Cold-plasma Detergent in Environment ‘CODE’ device for good Indoor Air Quality.
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IIT Kanpur
IIT Kanpur developed a TTPS (Tactics, Techniques and Procedures) based cybercrime investigation framework to combat cybercrime targeting humans.
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IIT Madras
The Indian Railways Institute of Signal Engineering and Telecommunications (IRISET) has signed a MoU
with IIT Madras to establish the India 5G testbed.
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IIT Madras
The Digital India RISC-V (DIR-V) Symposium 2023 was organized by IIT Madras
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IIT Delhi
Wipro has partnered with IIT Delhi’s Yardi School of Artificial Intelligence to launch a center of excellence on Generative Artificial Intelligence.
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IIT Mandi
Recently Lieutenant General Kanwal Jeet Singh Dhillon has been appointed as the Chairperson Board of Governor
of IIT Mandi
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IIT Bombay
IIT Bombay and HSBC have partnered to support innovation-led green hydrogen initiatives.
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IIT Madras
Recently, the University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka has signed a MoU with IIT Madras for
academic collaboration.
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IIT Kharagpur
Recently, IIT Kharagpur has partnered with Indian Railways for developing tamper-proof
signalling system based on blockchain technology.
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IIT Guwahati
Recently, IIT Guwahati has developed an AI-based framework called “Osteo HRNet”
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IIT Delhi
IIT Delhi will open its international campus in Abu Dhabi, UAE
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IIT Madras
Recently, Preeti Aghalayam has been appointed as the director-in-charge of the IIT Madras’ Zanzibar campus, becoming the first-ever woman director of an IIT.
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Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) will open its first-ever overseas campus in Tanzania.
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IIT Madras
IIT Madras has partnered with Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH) for creating
voice-driven banking solutions
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IIT Madras
According to the recently released National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2023, IIT Madras has secured the first position in the overall category
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IIT, Kanpur
India’s first 100% Dimethyl Ether (DME) fuelled tractor/vehicle has been developed by IIT, Kanpur
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IIT Madras
Recently, Researchers from IIT Madras have developed Alkaline Seawater Electrolyzer to
Generate Hydrogen
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IIT Guwahati
IIT Guwahati has established the NRL-Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Sustainable
Materials Translational Facility on Bioplastics.
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IIT Kanpur
Recently, IIT Kanpur has successfully conducted a test for artificial rain via cloud-seeding
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IIT Bombay
IIT Bombay has secured 149th rank in the QS World University Ranking 2024.
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IIT Kanpur
The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) and the Military Engineer Services (MES) Jhansi have agreed to work together to transform Army stations into carbon-neutral campuses.
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IIT Madras
Researchers at IIT Madras developed a machine learning-based computational tool called GBMDriver to identify cancer-causing tumors in the brain and spinal cord.
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IIT Madras
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT Madras) have jointly developed a new sensor technology for underwater communications.
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IIT Delhi
Recently, Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar has launched the 3rd Semicon India Future Design roadshow 2023 at IIT Delhi.
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IIT Madras
The team of scientists at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M) has pioneered a novel solution to overcome the limitations of traditional flow batteries. They have successfully developed a cutting-edge flow battery called the non-aqueous all-organic redox flow battery (NORFB).
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IIT Kanpur
In a recent collaboration between the Uttar Pradesh government and IIT Kanpur, an online rural education program named “Pahal” has been launched. This initiative aims to bring quality education to rural areas by leveraging the power of technology.
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IIT Madras
IIT Madras has recently entered into a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Israel to establish an “India-Israel Center of Water Technology.” This collaboration aims to facilitate the development of advanced water technology solutions through joint research and innovation efforts. Additionally, India and Israel have signed a mobility pact that enables approximately 42,000 Indian workers to work in Israel, specifically in the fields of nursing and construction.
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IIT, Bombay
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has partnered with IIT Bombay to develop a touchless biometric capture system.
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IIT Hyderabad
The largest DRDO Industry Academia Centre of Excellence (DIA-CoE) has been inaugurated in IIT Hyderabad
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IIT Madras
IIT Madras developed an screening device “ARTSENS” for early screening for
cardiovascular diseases.
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IIT Indore
IIT Indore has developed a low-cost DSLR camera setup “CL-Flam”
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IIT Madras
IIT Madras will set up its first international campus in Tanzania.
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IIT Madras
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has inaugurated the National Technology Centre for Ports, Waterways and Coasts (NTCWPC) at the IIT Madras – Discovery Campus in Chennai
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IIT Bombay
SHUNYA team from IIT Bombay has won the second position in the Solar Decathlon Build Challenge held in the US
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IIT Madras
Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT Madras) has signed a pact with Denmark for research on next-generation fuels and energy systems
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IIT Kanpur
Recently, the Ministry of Education in collaboration with IIT Kanpur has
launched a platform, “SATHEE” (Self-Assessment Test and Help for Entrance Exams)
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IIT Kanpur
Recently, Reliance Life Sciences Pvt Ltd has received a licence from IIT Kanpur for a gene therapy method to treat a variety of genetic eye ailments
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IIT Madras
IIT Madras has developed a three-dimensional paper-based portable device that
can detect adulteration of milk in 30 seconds.
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IIT Patna
IIT Patna signed a MoU with Drone Destination to open Bihar’s first
government-approved drone training hub in Patna
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IIT Madras
An allocation of Rs 242 crore for the development of laboratory-grown diamonds in India has been
announced to the India Centre for Lab Grown Diamonds (InCent-LGD) a part of IIT Madras
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IIT Madras
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has signed an MoU with IIT Madras to help create a training module for their Indian Human Spaceflight Programme (IHSP)
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IIT Roorkee
The Central Water Commission (CWC) has entered into a
Memorandum of Agreement with IIT Roorkes for Development of International Centre of Excellence for Dams (ICED) under
the Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP)
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IIT Madras
IIT Madras has partnered with General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC Re) to
develop a urine-based tuberculosis diagnosis
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IIT Madras
TuTr Hyperloop and Tata Steel has signed a Memorandum of Agreement at IIT Madras for development of Hyperloop technology
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IIT Madras
IIT Madras has announced the operation of “DRDO Industry Academia – Ramanujan Centre of Excellence”
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IIT (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad, Jharkhand
Hindustan Copper (HCL) has signed a MoU with IIT Dhanbad for technical assistance, guidance, and consultancy.
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IIT Kanpur
RITES (Rail India Technical and Economic Services) has signed a MoU with IIT Kanpur for exploring opportunities in the areas of sustainability
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IIT Madras
IIT Madras developed a open source mobile operating system named as BharOS
IIT-wise Current Affairs
IIT Madras Current Affairs 2023
GalaxEye, a space-tech startup incubated at IIT Madras, is developing the world’s first multi-sensor earth observation satellite for various applications, including agriculture, mining, and disaster response.
The Indian Railways Institute of Signal Engineering and Telecommunications (IRISET) has signed a MoU with IIT Madras to set up the India 5G testbed.
IIT Madras organized the Digital India RISC-V (DIR-V) Symposium 2023.
The University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, has recently signed a MoU with IIT Madras for academic collaboration.
Preeti Aghalayam has been appointed as the director-in-charge of IIT Madras’ Zanzibar campus, making her the first-ever woman director of an IIT.
IIT Madras has collaborated with the Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH) to create voice-driven banking solutions.
According to the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2023, IIT Madras has secured the top position in the overall category.
Researchers from IIT Madras have developed an Alkaline Seawater Electrolyzer to generate hydrogen.
Researchers at IIT Madras have created a machine learning-based tool called GBMDriver to identify cancer-causing tumors in the brain and spinal cord.
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and IIT Madras have jointly developed new sensor technology for underwater communications.
Scientists at IIT Madras have developed a new type of flow battery called the non-aqueous all-organic redox flow battery (NORFB), overcoming the limitations of traditional flow batteries.
IIT Madras has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Israel to establish the “India-Israel Center of Water Technology” for advanced water technology solutions through joint research.
IIT Madras developed a screening device called “ARTSENS” for early detection of cardiovascular diseases.
IIT Madras will establish its first international campus in Tanzania.
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated the National Technology Centre for Ports, Waterways, and Coasts (NTCWPC) at the IIT Madras Discovery Campus in Chennai.
IIT Madras has signed an agreement with Denmark for research on next-generation fuels and energy systems.
IIT Madras developed a three-dimensional paper-based portable device that can detect milk adulteration in 30 seconds.
An allocation of Rs 242 crore has been announced for the development of laboratory-grown diamonds in India, supporting the India Centre for Lab-Grown Diamonds (InCent-LGD) at IIT Madras.
ISRO has signed a MoU with IIT Madras to create a training module for the Indian Human Spaceflight Programme (IHSP).
IIT Madras has partnered with the General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC Re) to develop a urine-based tuberculosis diagnosis.
TuTr Hyperloop and Tata Steel have signed a Memorandum of Agreement at IIT Madras for the development of Hyperloop technology.
IIT Madras has announced the operation of the “DRDO Industry Academia – Ramanujan Centre of Excellence.”
IIT Madras developed an open-source mobile operating system named BharOS.
IIT Kanpur Current Affairs2023
IIT Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh has signed a MoU with ICICI Bank Limited to support the startup ecosystem and provide resources for the Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre (SIIC) at IIT Kanpur.
IIT Kanpur has developed a TTPS (Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures) based cybercrime investigation framework to combat cybercrime targeting individuals.
India’s first 100% Dimethyl Ether (DME) fueled tractor/vehicle has been developed by IIT Kanpur.
IIT Kanpur has recently successfully conducted a test for artificial rain via cloud-seeding.
IIT Kanpur and the Military Engineer Services (MES) Jhansi have agreed to collaborate on transforming Army stations into carbon-neutral campuses.
In collaboration with the Uttar Pradesh government, IIT Kanpur has launched an online rural education program named “Pahal” to bring quality education to rural areas using technology.
The Ministry of Education, in collaboration with IIT Kanpur, has launched a platform called “SATHEE” (Self-Assessment Test and Help for Entrance Exams).
Reliance Life Sciences Pvt Ltd has recently received a license from IIT Kanpur for a gene therapy method to treat various genetic eye ailments.
RITES (Rail India Technical and Economic Services) has signed a MoU with IIT Kanpur to explore opportunities in sustainability.
IIT Hyderabad Current Affairs2022-23
The largest DRDO Industry Academia Centre of Excellence (DIA-CoE) has been inaugurated at IIT Hyderabad.
IIT Hyderabad has developed an affordable Ultra-High Performance Fibre Reinforced Concrete (UHPFRC) for bridge and other infrastructure applications.
Scientists at IIT Hyderabad have created India’s first 3D-printed artificial cornea.
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated the first-of-its-kind “Technology Innovation Hub on Autonomous Navigation” facility at IIT Hyderabad.
Greenco, a renewable energy company, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IIT Hyderabad to launch India’s first dedicated school for sustainable science and technology.
IIT Hyderabad hosted the first National Symposium on Quantum Enabled Science and Technology (QuEST).
“Jeevan Lite,” a portable, cost-effective ventilator, has been developed by IIT Hyderabad.
IIT Hyderabad will establish a Suzuki Innovation Center on its campus.
IIT Inventions 2023
IIT Madras New Inventions 2022-23
Water Management
AquaMAP: An interdisciplinary water management and policy center developed by IIT Madras.
Microprocessors
SHAKTI: India’s first indigenous microprocessor developed by IIT Madras.
Medical Devices
Kadam: India’s first indigenously developed polycentric artificial knee.
HomoSep: A robot designed to clean septic tanks without human intervention.
PIVOT: An AI-based tool for predicting cancer-causing genes in individuals.
ARTSENS: A device for early screening of cardiovascular diseases.
Sports Analytics
Smartboxer: Software for boxing analytics, developed in partnership with Inspire Institute of Sports (IIS) Bellary.
Renewable Energy
Sindhuja-I: A device that generates electricity from sea waves.
Alkaline Water Electrolyser: Developed to generate hydrogen from seawater.
NORFB: A novel non-aqueous all-organic redox flow battery to overcome traditional flow battery limitations.
Cancer Research
GBMDriver: A machine learning-based tool for identifying cancer-causing tumors in the brain and spinal cord.
Food Safety
Milk Adulteration Detection Device: A 3D paper-based portable device that detects milk adulteration in 30 seconds.
Mobile Operating Systems
BharOS: An open-source mobile operating system developed by IIT Madras.
Recent Inventions from IIT Hyderabad
Construction Materials
UHPFRC: Affordable Ultra-High Performance Fibre fiber-reinforced concrete for bridge and infrastructure applications.
Medical Devices
3D Cornea: India’s first 3D-printed artificial cornea.
Jeevan Lite: A portable, cost-effective ventilator.
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