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UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: Science, Technology & Economy

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QUESTION 1 OF 10
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With reference to the 'India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0', consider the following statements:
1. It shifts the primary focus entirely away from chip design to strictly raw material manufacturing.
2. It operates with a financial outlay of ₹1,27,500 crore.
3. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is the nodal ministry.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

QUESTION 2 OF 10
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The term 'OSAT', recently seen in the news in the context of the semiconductor industry, stands for:

QUESTION 3 OF 10
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Consider the following statements regarding the Earth Observation Satellite (EOS-05):
1. It is positioned in a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) to provide high-resolution, continuous imaging.
2. It was launched using the PSLV rocket.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

QUESTION 4 OF 10
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What is the primary advantage of placing an Earth observation satellite like EOS-05 in a Geosynchronous Orbit rather than a Low Earth Orbit?

QUESTION 5 OF 10
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The 'SEMICON India 2026' event, which aimed at building a robust semiconductor ecosystem, was organized with the theme:

QUESTION 6 OF 10
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With reference to the components of the Semiconductor Mission 2.0, which of the following is NOT one of its six strategic pillars?

QUESTION 7 OF 10
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Consider the following statements regarding the GSLV (Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle):
1. It is a three-stage launch vehicle.
2. It utilizes an indigenous cryogenic upper stage.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

QUESTION 8 OF 10
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Which of the following best describes the strategic purpose of 'technological sovereignty' in the context of semiconductors?

QUESTION 9 OF 10
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In the context of space technology, what is a 'hyperspectral imaging' payload, as utilized in EOS-05?

QUESTION 10 OF 10
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Which Indian city hosted the SEMICON India 2026 event?