MCQ Test: India Forges Ahead in Deeptech, Semiconductors, and Defence Innovation

1. What is 'Vikram 3201,' recently unveiled as a landmark achievement in India's technological sovereignty?

A) India's first indigenous quantum computer B) India's first fully indigenous microprocessor C) A new AI-powered defence drone D) A next-generation satellite launch vehicle

2. Which organization developed 'Vikram 3201,' India's first fully indigenous microprocessor?

A) Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-Madras) B) Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) C) Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) semiconductor laboratory D) National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)

3. What is the primary objective of the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), launched in 2021 with an outlay of Rs 76,000 crore?

A) To establish India as a global leader in AI research. B) To strengthen India's strategic position in the global semiconductor value chain. C) To develop indigenous quantum computing capabilities. D) To promote deeptech ventures in space technology.

4. Bengaluru is set to become a global hub for quantum technology with the establishment of which initiative?

A) Deeptech Innovation Zone B) Quantum City (Q-City) C) Advanced Computing Centre D) AI Research Park

5. What is the name of the ₹1 lakh crore fund that will be rolled out to promote research, innovation, and long-term financing for breakthrough deeptech projects in India?

A) National Innovation Fund B) Atmanirbhar Bharat Research Fund C) Anusandhan Fund D) Deeptech Venture Capital Fund

6. Which DRDO-developed missile is being advanced to incorporate AI-assisted identification-friend-or-foe (IFF) and spoof-resilient guidance technologies?

A) Agni-V B) BrahMos C) Astra MK-III D) Prithvi-II

7. With which platform are integration trials expected to commence for the Astra MK-III missile?

A) Tejas LCA B) Rafale C) MiG-29 D) Su-30MKI

8. At which event did DRDO transfer 12 licensing agreements for technology transfer covering eight defence systems to industry partners, aiming to deepen private sector involvement?

A) DefExpo 2025 B) Aero India 2025 C) SAMANVAY 2025 D) Make in India Defence Summit

9. Which state has established India's first state-level Centre of Excellence (CoE) in space technology?

A) Maharashtra B) Tamil Nadu C) Karnataka D) Andhra Pradesh

10. What is the name of India's highest recognition for outstanding scientific contributions, for which 24 distinguished scientists and one research team were honored in 2025?

A) Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize B) Bharat Ratna for Science C) Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar D) Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Award

11. Which two organizations signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote technological innovation and collaborative research in education, leveraging AI and ML?

A) NITI Aayog and Google India B) Ministry of Education and Microsoft C) NCERT and IIT-Madras D) UGC and ISRO

12. According to Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, what will be the strongest driver for India's energy independence?

A) Increased oil imports B) International collaborations C) Innovation D) Government subsidies

13. The ASM-IISc Symposium held in India focused on which critical global health challenge?

A) Pandemic preparedness B) Non-communicable diseases C) Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) D) Climate change and health

14. Union Minister Piyush Goyal emphasized the government's vision for a vibrant deeptech ecosystem. Which of the following technologies were explicitly mentioned as part of this ecosystem?

A) Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing, Machine Learning, Defence, and Space Technologies B) Biotechnology, Renewable Energy, Electric Vehicles, and Robotics C) Nanotechnology, Advanced Materials, Cybersecurity, and Blockchain D) Agritech, Fintech, Edutech, and Healthtech

15. How many semiconductor projects, worth over 1.6 lakh crore, were approved across six states between 2023 and 2025, signaling India's entry into high-value semiconductor manufacturing?

A) 5 B) 8 C) 10 D) 12

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India Forges Ahead in Deeptech, Semiconductors, and Defence Innovation

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1. What is 'Vikram 3201,' recently unveiled as a landmark achievement in India's technological sovereignty?

2. Which organization developed 'Vikram 3201,' India's first fully indigenous microprocessor?

3. What is the primary objective of the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), launched in 2021 with an outlay of Rs 76,000 crore?

4. Bengaluru is set to become a global hub for quantum technology with the establishment of which initiative?

5. What is the name of the ₹1 lakh crore fund that will be rolled out to promote research, innovation, and long-term financing for breakthrough deeptech projects in India?

6. Which DRDO-developed missile is being advanced to incorporate AI-assisted identification-friend-or-foe (IFF) and spoof-resilient guidance technologies?

7. With which platform are integration trials expected to commence for the Astra MK-III missile?

8. At which event did DRDO transfer 12 licensing agreements for technology transfer covering eight defence systems to industry partners, aiming to deepen private sector involvement?

9. Which state has established India's first state-level Centre of Excellence (CoE) in space technology?

10. What is the name of India's highest recognition for outstanding scientific contributions, for which 24 distinguished scientists and one research team were honored in 2025?

11. Which two organizations signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote technological innovation and collaborative research in education, leveraging AI and ML?

12. According to Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, what will be the strongest driver for India's energy independence?

13. The ASM-IISc Symposium held in India focused on which critical global health challenge?

14. Union Minister Piyush Goyal emphasized the government's vision for a vibrant deeptech ecosystem. Which of the following technologies were explicitly mentioned as part of this ecosystem?

15. How many semiconductor projects, worth over 1.6 lakh crore, were approved across six states between 2023 and 2025, signaling India's entry into high-value semiconductor manufacturing?

India Forges Ahead in Deeptech, Semiconductors, and Defence Innovation

Your Score: 0 / 0

1. What is 'Vikram 3201,' recently unveiled as a landmark achievement in India's technological sovereignty?

2. Which organization developed 'Vikram 3201,' India's first fully indigenous microprocessor?

3. What is the primary objective of the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), launched in 2021 with an outlay of Rs 76,000 crore?

4. Bengaluru is set to become a global hub for quantum technology with the establishment of which initiative?

5. What is the name of the ₹1 lakh crore fund that will be rolled out to promote research, innovation, and long-term financing for breakthrough deeptech projects in India?

6. Which DRDO-developed missile is being advanced to incorporate AI-assisted identification-friend-or-foe (IFF) and spoof-resilient guidance technologies?

7. With which platform are integration trials expected to commence for the Astra MK-III missile?

8. At which event did DRDO transfer 12 licensing agreements for technology transfer covering eight defence systems to industry partners, aiming to deepen private sector involvement?

9. Which state has established India's first state-level Centre of Excellence (CoE) in space technology?

10. What is the name of India's highest recognition for outstanding scientific contributions, for which 24 distinguished scientists and one research team were honored in 2025?

11. Which two organizations signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote technological innovation and collaborative research in education, leveraging AI and ML?

12. According to Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, what will be the strongest driver for India's energy independence?

13. The ASM-IISc Symposium held in India focused on which critical global health challenge?

14. Union Minister Piyush Goyal emphasized the government's vision for a vibrant deeptech ecosystem. Which of the following technologies were explicitly mentioned as part of this ecosystem?

15. How many semiconductor projects, worth over 1.6 lakh crore, were approved across six states between 2023 and 2025, signaling India's entry into high-value semiconductor manufacturing?

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