India's Semiconductor Mission and PM's Visit

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What was the main reason for the initial dormancy of the group established by Shinzo Abe in 2007?

Concerns over military alliances

Australia's withdrawal (correct)

Internal political disagreements among members

Economic sanctions imposed by China

What unique achievement did the Indian men's and women's chess teams accomplish at the FIDE Chess Olympiad?

Both teams won gold medals in the same edition (correct)

Both teams won matches with identical scores

Both teams lost to Azerbaijan

Both teams scored the same number of points

Where is the headquarters of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) located?

Paris, France

Lausanne, Switzerland (correct)

Tokyo, Japan

Budapest, Hungary

Who is the new president of Sri Lanka as elected by the Election Commission?

Anura Kumara Dissanayake Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of India's first multi-material semiconductor fabrication plant?

Shakti Signup and view all the answers

What three essential pillars will the fabrication plant focus on?

Advanced sensing, advanced communications, and high voltage power electronics Signup and view all the answers

Which past nations have previously achieved gold medals in both men's and women's categories at the Chess Olympiad?

China and Soviet Union Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective for the new semiconductor fabrication plant, Shakti?

To develop infrared, gallium nitride, and silicon carbide semiconductors Signup and view all the answers

Who was responsible for the excavations that led to the discovery of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro?

Sir John Marshall Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary aim of the Minerals Security Finance Network?

To secure supply chains for critical minerals Signup and view all the answers

Which ancient civilization did the Indus Valley Civilization coexist with?

Egyptian Civilization Signup and view all the answers

What significant legal change has Thailand recently adopted regarding marriage?

It recognizes same-sex unions. Signup and view all the answers

In what year did India join the Minerals Security Partnership?

2023 Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to describe the Indus Valley Civilization's classification due to its artifacts?

Bronze-age civilization Signup and view all the answers

Which of these countries has also legalized same-sex marriage along with Thailand?

Nepal Signup and view all the answers

What was first excavated by Daya Ram Sahni?

Harappa Signup and view all the answers

What position did India achieve in the 2024 Global Innovation Index?

39th Signup and view all the answers

Which country ranks first in the Global Innovation Index as of 2024?

Switzerland Signup and view all the answers

What is the main aim of the BBNJ treaty?

Protect the high seas from pollution and overfishing Signup and view all the answers

How many nations and the EU had signed the BBNJ Agreement as of September 3, 2024?

91 nations Signup and view all the answers

Which Indian cities are recognized among the World’s Top 100 S&T clusters?

Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai Signup and view all the answers

What is the 30x30 target?

To protect at least 30% of the planet for nature by 2030 Signup and view all the answers

Which organization released the Global Innovation Index?

INSEAD Signup and view all the answers

What major framework includes the 30x30 commitment?

Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework Signup and view all the answers

What significant event involving Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose occurred at Port Blair?

He hoisted the national flag for the first time on Indian soil Signup and view all the answers

What tier did India achieve in the Global Cybersecurity Index 2024?

Tier 1 - Role-modelling Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following acts contributed to India's improved score in the Global Cybersecurity Index?

Both A and B Signup and view all the answers

What was a notable consequence of the Andaman Islands' strategic naval importance during the Chola Empire?

Connection to the Srivijaya Empire Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key threats highlighted in the Global Cybersecurity Index 2024 report?

Ransomware attacks Signup and view all the answers

How many countries were evaluated in the Global Cybersecurity Index 2024?

194 Signup and view all the answers

What does ITU stand for?

International Telecommunications Union Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of Operation Sadbhav launched by India?

Providing aid for the aftermath of Typhoon Yagi Signup and view all the answers

What is the daily production capacity of the semiconductor unit approved for Kaynes Semicon Pvt Ltd in Gujarat?

60 Lakh chips Signup and view all the answers

Which semiconductor manufacturer is noted as the largest?

Nvidia Signup and view all the answers

What agreement was signed during the PM’s visit to Singapore?

MoU for developing a resilient semiconductor supply chain Signup and view all the answers

Which two countries established diplomatic relations in 1984?

India and Brunei Darussalam Signup and view all the answers

What was the total outlay for the Programme for Development of Semiconductors and Display Manufacturing Ecosystem in India?

Rs. 76,000 crore Signup and view all the answers

Which Sultan of Brunei is mentioned in the content?

Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of global semiconductor output is accounted for by Singapore's semiconductor industry?

10% Signup and view all the answers

Which state in India is setting up a semiconductor unit by CG Power?

Gujarat Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

### India’s Semiconductor Mission

The Union Cabinet approved the establishment of a semiconductor unit in Sanand, Gujarat, with an investment of 3,300 crore rupees.
The unit will have a capacity of 60 lakh chips per day.
The Programme for Development of Semiconductors and Display Manufacturing Ecosystem in India was notified in December 2021 with a total outlay of 76,000 crore rupees.
Three more semiconductor units were approved in February 2024.
Tata Electronics is setting up a semiconductor fab in Dholera, Gujarat, and one unit in Morigaon, Assam.
CG Power is setting up a unit in Sanand, Gujarat.
The cumulative capacity of these units is about 7 crore chips per day.

PM's Visit to Brunei Darussalam and Singapore

Brunei is the third-largest oil producer in Southeast Asia and the fourth-largest liquefied natural gas producer globally.
The PM visited the Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque in Bandar Seri Begawan, a symbol of Brunei’s Islamic heritage.
India appreciated Brunei's support in hosting ISRO’s Telemetry Tracking and Telecommand (TTC) Station.
India and Brunei underscored the importance of peaceful dispute resolution in the South China Sea.
Diplomatic relations between India and Brunei Darussalam were established in 1984.
Singapore gained independence in 1965.
India and Singapore signed an MoU to develop a resilient semiconductor supply chain.
Singapore's semiconductor industry has been thriving since the 1970s, accounting for 10% of global semiconductor output and 20% of semiconductor equipment production.
India and Singapore agreed to elevate their bilateral relationship to a ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’.

### Andaman & Nicobar Islands

The Andaman Islands served as a strategic naval base for the Chola Empire under Rajendra Chola I in the 11th century.
Port Blair, named after Archibald Blair, a British naval officer, was established in 1906.
A cellular jail known as Kaala Paani was established in 1906.
Veer Damodar Savarkar was imprisoned in this jail.
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose hoisted the national flag for the first time on Indian soil, at Port Blair, on December 30th, 1943.

### Global Cybersecurity Index 2024

India achieved Tier 1 status in the 5th edition of the Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) 2024.
GCI was launched in 2015 by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
India scored 98.49/100, an improvement from 97.5 in the 2020 edition.
India’s robust legal framework, including the Information Technology Act (2000) and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (2023), contributed to this achievement.

Operation Sadbhav

India launched Operation "Sadbhav" to provide aid and urgent supplies to Vietnam, Laos, and Myanmar.

FIDE Chess Olympiad

The Indian men's and women's chess teams secured gold medals at the Chess Olympiad held in Budapest, Hungary.
The Indian men's team won against Slovenia, and the Indian women's team triumphed over Azerbaijan.
Before India, only China and the former Soviet Union had won both men's and women's gold medals in the same Chess Olympiad edition.
The International Chess Federation (FIDE) organizes the tournament and selects the host nation.
The first Olympiad was unofficial and was held in 1927.

Sri Lanka’s New President

Anura Kumara Dissanayake of the National People’s Power (NPP) Coalition was elected as the new president of Sri Lanka.

India-USA Pact to Setup Semiconductor Fabrication Plant

India and the USA have signed a pact to set up a semiconductor fabrication plant in India.
The plant, to be known as ‘Shakti’, will focus on advanced sensing, advanced communications, and high-voltage power electronics.
It will be India's first and the world's first multi-material fabrication (fab) plant for national security.

100 Years of the Discovery of the Indus Valley Civilization (Harappan Civilization)

September 20, 2024, marked 100 years since the discovery of the Indus Valley Civilization, which was announced by archaeologist Sir John Marshall.
The Harappan Civilization thrived around 2500 BCE along the Indus River.
It is classified as a Bronze-age civilization due to the discovery of numerous artifacts made from copper-based alloys.
Daya Ram Sahni first excavated Harappa in 1921-22, and Rakhal Das Banerji began excavating Mohenjo-daro in 1922.

### Mineral Security Partnership

India is now formally a part of the Minerals Security Finance Network, a US-led initiative aiming to strengthen cooperation among members to secure supply chains for critical minerals.
The Minerals Security Finance Network (MSFN) is a new initiative that stems from the Minerals Security Partnership (MSP), a framework established by the US in 2022.
India was inducted into the MSP in June 2023.

Legalization of Same-Sex Marriage in Thailand

Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn signed a marriage equality bill that officially recognizes same-sex unions.
The law grants couples adoption and inheritance rights, using gender-neutral terms.
This makes Thailand the first country in Southeast Asia to legalize same-sex unions.

Global Innovation Index

India achieved a significant milestone in the 2024 Global Innovation Index (GII) by securing the 39th position among 133 economies.
India ranks 4th globally in the World Intellectual Property Organization's (WIPO) Science & Technology (S&T) Cluster Ranking.

### Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction

The Blue Leaders High-Level Event on Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction took place in Belgium, encouraging nations to ratify the Agreement on Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biodiversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) treaty.
The BBNJ treaty, commonly referred to as the Treaty of the High Seas, was agreed upon in March 2023.
It was agreed upon at the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) at the Conference of Parties (COP15) to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity in 2022.
As of September 3, 2024, 91 nations and the EU had signed the Agreement; 8 signatories had also ratified it.
India has signed the agreement.

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