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    Question

    What new research facility has IIT Madras launched,

    recognized as the largest in Asia?
    A Solar Research Center Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Shallow Wave Basin Research Facility Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Quantum Computing Lab Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Nanotechnology Hub Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Robotics Innovation Center Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    IIT Madras has inaugurated Asia’s largest Shallow Wave Basin Research Facility, a significant advancement under the National Technology Centre for Ports Waterways and Coasts (NTCPWC), supported by the Ministry of Shipping. This facility addresses complex challenges in ports, waterways, and coastal engineering, including studies on wave-current interactions, sediment transport, and the impact of climate change on maritime structures. It highlights India's push towards self-reliance in technological innovation in the maritime sector.

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