India - Russia MOU

Question 1

What is the purpose of this MOU ?

Answer 1

To promote innovative cooperation between students of India and Russia

Question 2

Who are the participants from India and Russia respectively ?

Answer 2

India’s Atal Innovation Mission (AIM)

Russia’s SIRIUS Educational Foundation

Question 3

Who has launched it through AIM ?

Answer 3

NITI Aayog

Question 4

How will this MOU benefit both nations ?

Answer 4

1) Removes cultural barriers
2) Shares best practices in promotion of educational , scientific and innovative achievements
3) Promote innovative cooperation
4) Search and develop talented youth of both countries fostering a knowledge driven ecosystem

Question 5

What is the role of AIM ?

Answer 5

It is an innovation platform involving academics , researchers and enterpreneurs to promote culture of innovation , R&D in India.

Question 6

What is the other venture of Govt of India leading the way to promote a culture of innovation and enterpreneurship ?

Answer 6

Self Employment and Talent Utilization (SETU)

Question 7

What are the instruments through which AIM achieves its functions ?

Answer 7

Atal Incubation centres and Atal Tinkering Labs

Question 8

What is the condition for an incubation centre ?

Answer 8

It should be a legal entity registered in India as public , private or public-private partnership and must be in operation for a minimum of 3yrs