31.16.1. Academic Contributions

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does IIT stand for?

   Hint

   Think about the prestigious engineering schools in India.

2. 2.

   What is predictive maintenance?

   Hint

   Consider how maintenance differs from just waiting for something to break.

3. 3.

   What does AICTE stand for?

   • All India Council for Technical Education
   • Advanced Institute of Computer Technology
   • Association of Indian Career Training Educators

   Hint

   Think about the agency responsible for technical education governance in India.

4. 4.

   True or False: SERB is responsible for funding scientific research in India.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Remember the different governmental bodies involved in research funding.

5. 5.

   Design a mock project proposal that combines academic expertise from IIT and real-world applications for predictive maintenance using drone technology.

   Hint

   Think about the practical applications of research findings.

6. 6.

   Critically evaluate how the funding landscape influences technological advancements in predictive maintenance research and propose potential solutions.

   Hint

   Consider various funding models and their success in the past.