23–24 February 2026 during the Industry-Institute Interaction Conclave at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad.
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- TEXMiN Foundation, a technology translation research park under DST at IIT (ISM), partnered with GIREDMET JSC, Russia’s State Research & Design Institute of Rare Metal Industry under Rosatom.
- The agreement aims to foster collaboration in rare earth and critical mineral technologies.
- It covers the entire mining value chain, including exploration, beneficiation, extraction, refining, and advanced materials.
- Key focus areas include permanent magnets, high-purity metals, lithium-ion battery recycling, and AI-enabled smart mineral processing.
- The MoU strengthens India–Russia cooperation in strategic minerals, supporting India’s self-reliance in clean energy, electronics, and defense.
Question:
Q.1 GIREDMET Joint Stock Company (JSC) is the State Research and Design Institute of Rare Metal Industry of which country?a) United States of America
b) Japan
c) France
d) Russia
Answer: d) GIREDMET JSC is Russia’s State Research and Design Institute of Rare Metal Industry, making this agreement part of India–Russia strategic cooperation.
