Q. The Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE) is:

1. an autonomous institution, registered under the Societies Registration Act 1860.
2. a member of the International Council of Academies of Engineering and Technological Sciences (CAETS)

Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: Both 1 & 2
Notes: Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE) is a professional body. It provides a forum for futuristic planning for country’s development requiring engineering and technological inputs. It is the only engineering Academy in India. It consists of India’s most distinguished engineers, engineer-scientists and technologists covering the entire spectrum of engineering disciplines. It was founded in 1987 with the aim of promoting and advancing the practice of engineering and technology. It is recognised as a Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (SIRO) by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Government of India. INAE is a Member of the International Council of Academies of Engineering and Technological Sciences (CAETS). It is an autonomous institution, registered under the Societies Registration Act 1860.