India's Science & Technology Landscape: Key Advancements in Supercomputing, AI, and Green Energy
December 11, 2025
India has seen significant developments in its science and technology sector over the past 24 hours, with major strides in supercomputing infrastructure, artificial intelligence integration, and sustainable energy initiatives. The country is bolstering its high-performance computing capabilities, fostering AI-driven skilling, and making notable progress in medical research and renewable energy targets. These advancements underscore India's commitment to becoming a global leader in technological innovation and addressing critical societal challenges.
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Question 1 of 20
What is the total computational capacity achieved by India under the National Supercomputing Mission with 37 deployed supercomputers?
Correct Answer: B) 40 petaflops
Full Answer: Ans: b) 40 petaflops
Full Answer: Ans: b) 40 petaflops
By which year does India aim to develop fully indigenous supercomputing systems, with manufacturing and products expected to be market-ready by 2032?
Correct Answer: C) 2030
Full Answer: Ans: c) 2030
Full Answer: Ans: c) 2030
Which organization has partnered with the Labour Ministry to enhance employment opportunities, scale AI-driven skilling programs, and improve global workforce mobility for India's talent pool?
Correct Answer: C) Microsoft
Full Answer: Ans: c) Microsoft
Full Answer: Ans: c) Microsoft
In which Indian city has Sonatype, a global cybersecurity firm, established its largest global R&D hub focusing on open-source security, AI, and software supply chain protection?
Correct Answer: C) Hyderabad
Full Answer: Ans: c) Hyderabad
Full Answer: Ans: c) Hyderabad
The AI-powered retinal screening device, developed by Remidio Innovative Solutions, aims to address the significant shortfall of which type of medical professionals in underserved rural areas?
Correct Answer: C) Specialist doctors
Full Answer: Ans: c) Specialist doctors
Full Answer: Ans: c) Specialist doctors
Scientists from Kolkata-based Bose Institute engineered 'GlowCas9'. What is 'GlowCas9'?
Correct Answer: B) A CRISPR protein that illuminates during gene editing
Full Answer: Ans: b) A CRISPR protein that illuminates during gene editing
Full Answer: Ans: b) A CRISPR protein that illuminates during gene editing
The Indian Dark Matter Search Experiment (InDEx) has commenced at which underground science laboratory?
Correct Answer: B) Jaduguda
Full Answer: Ans: b) Jaduguda
Full Answer: Ans: b) Jaduguda
What percentage of global Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and patents in 6G technology does India aim to secure, driven by the Bharat 6G Alliance?
Correct Answer: B) At least 10%
Full Answer: Ans: b) At least 10%
Full Answer: Ans: b) At least 10%
Which two entities have unveiled a national roadmap for quantum computing with the ambitious target of positioning India as one of the top three quantum economies globally by 2047?
Correct Answer: B) NITI Aayog and IBM
Full Answer: Ans: b) NITI Aayog and IBM
Full Answer: Ans: b) NITI Aayog and IBM
What was India's total installed renewable energy capacity as of October 31, 2025?
Correct Answer: C) 250.64 GW
Full Answer: Ans: c) 250.64 GW
Full Answer: Ans: c) 250.64 GW
By which year does India aim to achieve a bioeconomy worth $300 billion, expanding from $165.7 billion in 2024?
Correct Answer: B) 2030
Full Answer: Ans: b) 2030
Full Answer: Ans: b) 2030
India achieved its 20% Ethanol Blending (E20) target how many years ahead of schedule in 2025?
Correct Answer: D) Five years
Full Answer: Ans: d) Five years
Full Answer: Ans: d) Five years
The 2025 Tata Transformation Prize was awarded to three Indian scientists for breakthroughs in which of the following areas?
Correct Answer: B) Food security, green chemistry, and cancer nanorobots
Full Answer: Ans: b) Food security, green chemistry, and cancer nanorobots
Full Answer: Ans: b) Food security, green chemistry, and cancer nanorobots
What was the theme of the first International Science and Technology Clusters Conference hosted in New Delhi?
Correct Answer: B) 'Making Lives Easier Through S&T'
Full Answer: Ans: b) 'Making Lives Easier Through S&T'
Full Answer: Ans: b) 'Making Lives Easier Through S&T'
What is the current indigenous content percentage in India's High-Performance Computing (HPC) systems?
Correct Answer: C) 50%
Full Answer: Ans: c) 50%
Full Answer: Ans: c) 50%
Which highly pure element, crucial for semiconductor and nuclear applications, was successfully enriched by the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) to over 99.8% purity?
Correct Answer: C) Boron-11
Full Answer: Ans: c) Boron-11
Full Answer: Ans: c) Boron-11
What is ISOMED 2.0, as reported by the DAE in its Year-End Review for 2025?
Correct Answer: B) A novel high-intensity gamma irradiator
Full Answer: Ans: b) A novel high-intensity gamma irradiator
Full Answer: Ans: b) A novel high-intensity gamma irradiator
Which mode of transport is Indian Railways exploring for pilot projects using hydrogen-fuelled trains?
Correct Answer: C) Passenger trains
Full Answer: Ans: c) Passenger trains
Full Answer: Ans: c) Passenger trains
The India International Science Festival (IISF) 2025 featured discussions on AI's role in achieving an AI-driven 'Viksit Bharat' by which target year?
Correct Answer: D) 2047
Full Answer: Ans: d) 2047
Full Answer: Ans: d) 2047
Who is the Union Minister of Communications who announced India's aim to secure at least 10% of global IPR and patents in 6G technology?
Correct Answer: B) Jyotiraditya Scindia
Full Answer: Ans: b) Jyotiraditya Scindia
Full Answer: Ans: b) Jyotiraditya Scindia