GK
FAMOUS PLACES IN INDIA
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Assam
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New Delhi
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Madras
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Bangalore
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Detailed explanation-1: -In the 1890s, Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata, a successful industrialist, decided to set up a world class university in India using his personal wealth. He strongly believed in the role of scientific research and higher education in social and economic transformation.
Detailed explanation-2: -IITs are more industry-focused, whereas IISc is more research-focused. IIT Bombay is a better option for bachelor’s degree programmes. If you want to pursue a career in engineering, you should attend IIT. However, if you want to pursue a career in research, you should attend IISc Bengaluru.
Detailed explanation-3: -Seven IISERs have been established across the country, namely IISER Kolkata in West Bengal, IISER Pune in Maharashtra, IISER Mohali in Punjab, IISER Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh, IISER Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala, IISER Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh, and IISER Berhampur in Odisha.