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Italian Minister Adolfo Urso calls on Jitendra Singh on science and space cooperation

On 2 December 2024, in India, Italian Minister Adolfo Urso called on Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh to discuss extending India–Italy cooperation in science, technology and space.

Summary

On 2 December 2024, in India, senior Italian Minister Adolfo Urso, who holds portfolios including Enterprises and Space, called on Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh. They focused on collaboration in science, technology, innovation and space exploration. The release noted India and Italy's long-standing partnership in scientific research, particularly through the Elettra synchrotron facility in Trieste.

Key facts

Date
2 Dec 2024
Italy
Adolfo Urso, Minister (Enterprises & Space)
India
Dr Jitendra Singh
Focus
Science, technology, innovation, space
Research link
Elettra synchrotron, Trieste

Practice MCQs 1 questions

Q1 Advanced

India and Italy's long-standing partnership in scientific research, highlighted during Adolfo Urso's meeting with Jitendra Singh on 2 December 2024, is particularly through the Elettra synchrotron facility located in:

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Correct answer: A — Trieste

PIB (2 Dec 2024): India and Italy enjoy a long-standing partnership in scientific research, particularly through the Synchrotron facility, Elettra, in Trieste.

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