MCQ Test: India Boosts Science & Technology with New R&D Fund, AI Guidelines, and International Collaborations

1. The ₹1 lakh-crore Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme Fund, launched at ESTIC 2025, primarily aims to provide financial support to which of the following?

A) Government-funded research institutions exclusively B) Private-sector R&D projects through long-tenure, low or zero-interest loans C) International collaborations for scientific research D) Public sector undertakings for infrastructure development

2. The Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2025 is set to replace which long-standing traditional event in India's scientific calendar?

A) Indian Engineering Congress B) Indian Science Congress C) National Technology Summit D) Annual Research & Innovation Fair

3. Which of the following is NOT explicitly mentioned as a sunrise sector targeted by the RDI Scheme Fund for private sector R&D?

A) Quantum Tech B) Green Hydrogen C) Traditional Heavy Industries D) Next-gen Communication

4. What is India's ambitious target for securing worldwide 6G patents by the year 2030, as highlighted during ESTIC 2025?

A) 5% B) 10% C) 15% D) 20%

5. The new India AI Governance Guidelines, released by MeitY, advocate for what kind of approach towards AI innovation?

A) A strictly regulatory, "throttling" approach B) A "hands-off" approach prioritizing innovation with necessary guardrails C) An approach focused solely on public sector AI development D) A framework limiting international AI collaborations

6. The committee responsible for drafting the new India AI Governance Guidelines was headed by which of the following individuals?

A) Narendra Modi B) Balaraman Ravindran C) The Chief Minister of Odisha D) The Secretary of the Department of Telecommunications

7. Which of the following is NOT a key emphasis of the new India AI Governance Guidelines?

A) Expanding access to AI infrastructure B) Building capacity through AI skilling C) Implementing rigid, unchanging regulatory frameworks D) Boosting accountability in the AI ecosystem

8. The IN-UK-STP Dashboard is a digital platform launched to enhance science and technology collaboration between India and which other country?

A) United States B) United Kingdom C) Germany D) Japan

9. India's first end-to-end Silicon Carbide (SiC) semiconductor facility was inaugurated in which Indian city?

A) Hyderabad B) New Delhi C) Bhubaneswar D) Bengaluru

10. The Telangana Artificial Intelligence Innovation Hub (TAIH) has been established in which city, aiming to boost AI research and development?

A) Chennai B) Mumbai C) Hyderabad D) Pune

11. The inauguration of India's first end-to-end Silicon Carbide (SiC) semiconductor facility marks a significant step towards self-reliance in which critical industry?

A) Renewable Energy Manufacturing B) Pharmaceutical Production C) Semiconductor Manufacturing D) Aerospace Engineering

12. What is the ambitious long-term goal for the Telangana Artificial Intelligence Innovation Hub (TAIH) by the year 2035?

A) To achieve 100% AI literacy in Telangana B) To develop India's first sentient AI C) To position Telangana among the top 20 global AI hubs D) To export AI technology to all G20 nations

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India Boosts Science & Technology with New R&D Fund, AI Guidelines, and International Collaborations

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1. The ₹1 lakh-crore Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme Fund, launched at ESTIC 2025, primarily aims to provide financial support to which of the following?

2. The Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2025 is set to replace which long-standing traditional event in India's scientific calendar?

3. Which of the following is NOT explicitly mentioned as a sunrise sector targeted by the RDI Scheme Fund for private sector R&D?

4. What is India's ambitious target for securing worldwide 6G patents by the year 2030, as highlighted during ESTIC 2025?

5. The new India AI Governance Guidelines, released by MeitY, advocate for what kind of approach towards AI innovation?

6. The committee responsible for drafting the new India AI Governance Guidelines was headed by which of the following individuals?

7. Which of the following is NOT a key emphasis of the new India AI Governance Guidelines?

8. The IN-UK-STP Dashboard is a digital platform launched to enhance science and technology collaboration between India and which other country?

9. India's first end-to-end Silicon Carbide (SiC) semiconductor facility was inaugurated in which Indian city?

10. The Telangana Artificial Intelligence Innovation Hub (TAIH) has been established in which city, aiming to boost AI research and development?

11. The inauguration of India's first end-to-end Silicon Carbide (SiC) semiconductor facility marks a significant step towards self-reliance in which critical industry?

12. What is the ambitious long-term goal for the Telangana Artificial Intelligence Innovation Hub (TAIH) by the year 2035?

India Boosts Science & Technology with New R&D Fund, AI Guidelines, and International Collaborations

Your Score: 0 / 0

1. The ₹1 lakh-crore Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme Fund, launched at ESTIC 2025, primarily aims to provide financial support to which of the following?

2. The Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2025 is set to replace which long-standing traditional event in India's scientific calendar?

3. Which of the following is NOT explicitly mentioned as a sunrise sector targeted by the RDI Scheme Fund for private sector R&D?

4. What is India's ambitious target for securing worldwide 6G patents by the year 2030, as highlighted during ESTIC 2025?

5. The new India AI Governance Guidelines, released by MeitY, advocate for what kind of approach towards AI innovation?

6. The committee responsible for drafting the new India AI Governance Guidelines was headed by which of the following individuals?

7. Which of the following is NOT a key emphasis of the new India AI Governance Guidelines?

8. The IN-UK-STP Dashboard is a digital platform launched to enhance science and technology collaboration between India and which other country?

9. India's first end-to-end Silicon Carbide (SiC) semiconductor facility was inaugurated in which Indian city?

10. The Telangana Artificial Intelligence Innovation Hub (TAIH) has been established in which city, aiming to boost AI research and development?

11. The inauguration of India's first end-to-end Silicon Carbide (SiC) semiconductor facility marks a significant step towards self-reliance in which critical industry?

12. What is the ambitious long-term goal for the Telangana Artificial Intelligence Innovation Hub (TAIH) by the year 2035?

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