CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has entered into a partnership with Israel to establish the ‘India-Israel Center of Water Technology’ (CoWT).

Detailed explanation-2: -The institute was inaugurated in 1959, by the then Union Minister for Scientific Research and Cultural Affairs. The first batch had an overall strength of 120 students from across India. In 1961, the IITs were declared to be Institutes of National Importance.

Detailed explanation-3: -Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)-Madras Summary The university is located in Chennai, a coastal city and the capital of Tamil Nadu in southern India. In a recent year, more than 8, 000 students attended the university.

Detailed explanation-4: -Indian Institute of Technology Madras is one of the foremost institutes of national importance for higher technical education and research. In 1956, the German Government offered technical assistance in establishing an institute of higher education in engineering in India.