Scientists Cloud Platform

Question: Recently Chinese Academy of Sciences has launched which of the given the for scientists?
(a) An Advanced Data Satellite
(b) A professional forum
(c) An Advanced Scientific Cloud Platform
(d) None of the above
Answer: (c)
Related Facts:

  • On April 12, 2018, China’s Chinese Academy of Sciences launched a significant advanced Scientific Cloud Platform for scientists.
  • This platform will provide accessible, accurate and secure data services to scientists in order to promote research and innovation.
  • The China Science and Technology Forum receives data from research institutes of academy, major scientific establishments, several top Chinese universities and private innovation centers.
  • Chinese Science and Technology Cloud has been developed by the Computer Network Information Center of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
  • Applications have been classified into 5 categories- Data processing, Artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing with supercomputer, Research software support, Research community network and access to foreign scientists and forums.

Reference:
http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/china-launches-cloud-platform-for-its-scientists-118041300640_1.html
http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2018-04/13/c_137108461.htm
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201804/13/WS5acfe8b0a3105cdcf6517fb0.html