IIT Kanpur and NMDC sign MoU to boost cybersecurity and AI/ML adoption in mining

Exam-focused facts from the 8 December 2025 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

IIT Kanpur’s C3iHub will conduct cyber risk assessments and develop AI/ML solutions for enhanced operational efficiency in the mining sector.
The collaboration will explore AI/ML-driven solutions, digital twins, predictive maintenance frameworks, and advanced data analytics across NMDC’s mining ecosystem.
Both institutions will jointly undertake research, capacity-building programs, and technology pilots, with successful proofs-of-concept evaluated for scalable deployment.