India and Mexico Sign MoU on Research, Technology

Current Context: India and Mexico signed an MoU on research, technology and innovation collaborations on March 4, 2023 in New Delhi. The MoU will focus on several key technology areas including Aerospace, Electronics, Earth and Ocean Sciences and Water, Mining, Minerals, Clean Energy, Biotech and Healthcare. 

• The MoU aims to enhance cooperation between the two countries in these fields and promote joint projects and exchanges of experts.
• The MoU was signed by Dr Arabinda Mitra, Scientific Secretary, Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India and Dr Maria Elena Alvarez-Buylla Roces, Director General of National Council of Science and Technology (CONACYT), Government of Mexico. 
• The signing ceremony was witnessed by Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Dr Jitendra Singh, Ministry of Science and Technology; Marcelo Ebrard, Mexico’s Minister of Foreign Affairs; and High Commissioner of India to Mexico Manpreet Vohra.
• This MoU will benefit India and Mexico by enhancing their cooperation in various technology domains and promoting joint projects and exchanges of experts. 
• Through this MoU, India’s Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and Mexican Agencies can provide their effective inputs to the global society with Research and Innovation Partnerships for technology development, upscaling of each other’s Intellectual Property for commercialization, and Research Infrastructure Development & Sharing. 
• The MoU will also foster mutual learning and sharing of best practices between the two countries.

Question:

Q.1 Which of the following technology areas is not included in the MoU signed by India and Mexico on research, technology and innovation collaborations?
a. Aerospace 

b. Electronics 

c. Nanotechnology 

d. Biotech