MCQ Test: India's Science & Technology Sector Sees Major Strides with Semiconductor Push, Space Institute Recognition, and Medical Tech Advancements

1. 'Semicon India - 2025' was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in September 2025 at which location?

A) Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre B) Pragati Maidan, New Delhi C) Yashobhoomi, New Delhi D) Gandhinagar, Gujarat

2. What is the target year for India's first locally-made semiconductor chip to be ready for the market, as announced during 'Semicon India - 2025'?

A) End of 2024 B) Mid-2025 C) End of 2025 D) Early 2026

3. The ₹76,000 crore Semicon India Programme includes which scheme aimed at encouraging startups to design chips domestically?

A) Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme B) Design Linked Incentive (DLI) scheme C) Make in India scheme D) Startup India scheme

4. The Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) is set to receive the status of an "Institution of National Importance". Where is IIST located?

A) Bengaluru B) Thiruvananthapuram C) Hyderabad D) Chennai

5. IIST's curriculum is designed in collaboration with which prominent Indian organization?

A) Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) B) Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) C) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) D) Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

6. Which of the following medical equipment is NOT mentioned as being indigenously produced in India since the COVID-19 pandemic?

A) MRI and CT scan machines B) Mammography units C) Robotic surgery systems D) Dialysis machines

7. Which government initiative is NOT listed as supporting India's growth in medical technology manufacturing?

A) Establishment of new medical device parks B) Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Medical Devices C) Skill India Mission D) Promotion of Research and Innovation in Pharma MedTech (PRIP) Scheme

8. India has developed its first indigenous water-soluble fertilizer. This innovation aims to reduce reliance on imports from which country for specialty fertilizers?

A) Russia B) United States C) China D) Germany

9. The new indigenous water-soluble fertilizer technology is described as eco-friendly. What specific characteristic highlights its eco-friendliness?

A) It requires less water for production. B) It is a zero-effluent and emission-free project. C) It uses only organic raw materials. D) It reduces soil degradation.

10. The recent meeting between India and Switzerland to reaffirm research and innovation collaborations was co-chaired on the Indian side by whom?

A) Amit Agrawal, Secretary, Department of Pharmaceuticals B) Shashi Tharoor, Member of Parliament C) Abhay Karandikar, Secretary, Department of Science and Technology D) Narendra Modi, Prime Minister

11. India and Switzerland reviewed ongoing collaborations under their bilateral agreement on science and technology, which was established in which year?

A) 1998 B) 2003 C) 2008 D) 2013

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India's Science & Technology Sector Sees Major Strides with Semiconductor Push, Space Institute Recognition, and Medical Tech Advancements

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1. 'Semicon India - 2025' was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in September 2025 at which location?

2. What is the target year for India's first locally-made semiconductor chip to be ready for the market, as announced during 'Semicon India - 2025'?

3. The ₹76,000 crore Semicon India Programme includes which scheme aimed at encouraging startups to design chips domestically?

4. The Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) is set to receive the status of an "Institution of National Importance". Where is IIST located?

5. IIST's curriculum is designed in collaboration with which prominent Indian organization?

6. Which of the following medical equipment is NOT mentioned as being indigenously produced in India since the COVID-19 pandemic?

7. Which government initiative is NOT listed as supporting India's growth in medical technology manufacturing?

8. India has developed its first indigenous water-soluble fertilizer. This innovation aims to reduce reliance on imports from which country for specialty fertilizers?

9. The new indigenous water-soluble fertilizer technology is described as eco-friendly. What specific characteristic highlights its eco-friendliness?

10. The recent meeting between India and Switzerland to reaffirm research and innovation collaborations was co-chaired on the Indian side by whom?

11. India and Switzerland reviewed ongoing collaborations under their bilateral agreement on science and technology, which was established in which year?

India's Science & Technology Sector Sees Major Strides with Semiconductor Push, Space Institute Recognition, and Medical Tech Advancements

Your Score: 0 / 0

1. 'Semicon India - 2025' was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in September 2025 at which location?

2. What is the target year for India's first locally-made semiconductor chip to be ready for the market, as announced during 'Semicon India - 2025'?

3. The ₹76,000 crore Semicon India Programme includes which scheme aimed at encouraging startups to design chips domestically?

4. The Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) is set to receive the status of an "Institution of National Importance". Where is IIST located?

5. IIST's curriculum is designed in collaboration with which prominent Indian organization?

6. Which of the following medical equipment is NOT mentioned as being indigenously produced in India since the COVID-19 pandemic?

7. Which government initiative is NOT listed as supporting India's growth in medical technology manufacturing?

8. India has developed its first indigenous water-soluble fertilizer. This innovation aims to reduce reliance on imports from which country for specialty fertilizers?

9. The new indigenous water-soluble fertilizer technology is described as eco-friendly. What specific characteristic highlights its eco-friendliness?

10. The recent meeting between India and Switzerland to reaffirm research and innovation collaborations was co-chaired on the Indian side by whom?

11. India and Switzerland reviewed ongoing collaborations under their bilateral agreement on science and technology, which was established in which year?

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