- The DST will collaborate with the CSE to create a platform to assist in the production of electronic vehicle (EV) batteries to meet the country’s requirements.
- The aim will be to develop a roadmap for new EV battery technology through the creation of an expert industry forum.
- The objective of the forum will be to solve various challenges associated with:
- Cost of EV Batteries
- Safety of EV Batteries
- Charging Infrastructure of EV Batteries
- The partnership is in line with the zero-emission ambition of the country along with the Atmanirbhar (self-reliance) initiative of the government.
- DST is under the Ministry of Science and Technology and was established in 1971 with its headquarters in New Delhi. The current Secretary of the department is Dr. Srivari Chandrasekhar.
- CSE is a not-for-profit organization that was established in 1980 with its headquarters in New Delhi. The current Director of the organization is Sunita Narain.
Question:
Q.1 Recently Department of Science and Technology (DST) entered into a partnership with _____ for the production of e-Vehicle batteries in India.a. Centre for Science and Environment (CSE)
b. The Energy and Resource Institute (TERI)
c. Wildlife Trust of India (WTI)
d. Green Future Foundation (GFF)
