CSIR and OIL Sign MoU for Advanced Energy Research

Current Context: The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and Oil India Limited (OIL) have signed an umbrella Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to pursue technological partnership in select domains across the Energy value chain.

• The aim of this collaboration is to facilitate research in advanced technologies for energy security.
• Both organizations have also agreed to work towards capacity building through training and skill development.
• The OIL would also consider providing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funding support towards achieving sustainable development goals, Aspirational Districts, Rural Development, Govt missions/initiatives etc.

Question: 

Q.1 When was the MoU between CSIR and OIL signed?
a. 21 April 2023
b. 24 April 2023
c. 21 May 2023
d. 24 May 2023