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India Forges Ahead in Deeptech, Semiconductors, and Defence Innovation

October 30, 2025

India witnessed a flurry of significant advancements in science and technology on October 29, 2025, marking a strong push towards self-reliance and global leadership. Key highlights include the unveiling of India's first indigenous microprocessor, the Vikram 3201, a major step in semiconductor manufacturing. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) showcased enhanced capabilities with the Astra MK-III missile and successful technology transfers. Bengaluru is set to become a "Quantum City," attracting international interest, while the country reinforces its commitment to artificial intelligence and indigenous innovation across various sectors, backed by substantial government funding and a new set of national science awards.

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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

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India Forges Ahead in Deeptech, Semiconductors, and Defence Innovation

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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?

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

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?

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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?

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

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?

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

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

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

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?

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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