With which IIT has the Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO) of the Indian Railways signed an MoU to advance Hyperloop technology?

The correct answer is IIT Madras.

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• RDSO signs MoU with IIT Madras to advance Hyperloop technology with Rs. 20.89 crore funding.

Key Points

• RDSO has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IIT Madras to develop Hyperloop technology.
• The MoU includes setting up a Centre of Excellence for Hyperloop technology at IIT Madras with funding of Rs. 20.89 crores.
• The aim is to develop sub-scale models of the Pod, Test Track, and Vacuum Tube facility to validate the futuristic Hyperloop technology.
• Hyperloop is expected to be faster, more energy-efficient, and sustainable than current transportation modes.

Additional Information

• Hyperloop Technology
  • Hyperloop is a new, high-speed transportation system that uses low-pressure tubes to carry pods at speeds over 1000 km/h.
• RDSO
  • RDSO is a research unit under the Ministry of Railways responsible for developing standards and designs for railway systems in India.
• IIT Madras
  • IIT Madras is one of the leading engineering institutes in India, known for its research and development in cutting-edge technologies.