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BAJA SAE India is a national engineering design competition for undergraduate students, focusing on the design of rugged, all-terrain vehicles. &#13;
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IIT Ropar's Role: IIT Ropar has served as a host for the second leg of the competition in different years. The institute's role includes providing the infrastructure and event management support for the dynamic and endurance rounds. &#13;
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Static Evaluation: The competition starts with static rounds where teams present their designs, cost analysis, and marketing strategies. &#13;
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Dynamic Evaluation: This includes tests on factors like acceleration, braking, and maneuverability. &#13;
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                <text>IIT Ropar was involved in the G20 summit by hosting the 2nd Education Working Group meeting in Amritsar in March 2023. The event, themed "Strengthening Research and Innovation through Collaboration," brought together G20 member nations to discuss policies and best practices for research and innovation. The summit also featured seminars and panel discussions on areas like emerging technologies and sustainable development goals. &#13;
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Event: The 2nd Education Working Group meeting under India's G20 presidency. &#13;
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Location: Amritsar, Punjab. &#13;
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Dates: March 15-17, 2023. &#13;
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Theme: "Strengthening Research and Innovation through Collaboration". &#13;
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