Question:Consider the following with respect to Swadeshi Microprocessor Challenge:
(1) It was launched by Union Minister of Electronics & Information Technology.
(2) It was launched under “ATMANIRBHAR BHARAT” scheme.
Which is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None of these
Answer:(c)
- Context:
- Union Minister of Electronics & Information Technology launched “Swadeshi Microprocessor Challenge- Innovate Solutions for #Aatmanirbhar Bharat” to provide further impetus to the strong ecosystem of Start-up, innovation and research in the country.
- Facts:
- IIT Madras and Center for Development of Advance Computing (CDAC) have developed two microprocessors named SHAKTI (32 bit) and VEGA (64 bit) respectively using Open Source Architecture under the aegis of Microprocessor Development Programme of Ministry of Electronics and IT.
- “Swadeshi Microprocessor Challenge- Innovate Solutions for #Aatmanirbhar Bharat” seeks to invite innovators, startups and students to use these microprocessors to develop various technology products.
- The Challenge spread over 10 months, kick-starts with registration process at https://innovate.mygov.in on 18th August 2020 and culminates in June 2021.
- Top 10 teams entering the finale, will get the seed fund of total Rs 2.30 Crore and 12 months of incubation support.
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