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What is the highest civilian award received by Shri Vijay Bhatkar?
In which year did Shri Vijay Bhatkar receive the Padma Shri award?
What significant technological initiative is Shri Vijay Bhatkar known for in India?
What role did Shri Vijay Bhatkar hold at Nalanda University?
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Which of the following awards was given to Vijay Bhatkar in 1992?
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At which institution did Shri Vijay Bhatkar receive his Ph.D.?
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What year did Vijay Bhatkar become the Founder Executive Director of C-DAC?
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Which organization did Shri Vijay Bhatkar lead related to the development of education in India?
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What was the first supercomputer developed by Bhatkar?
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Which facility was built based on the PARAM series of supercomputers?
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Which initiative is Bhatkar currently working on?
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What is Vijnana Bharati?
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In which state is the International Institute of Information Technology (I2IT) located?
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Which program is associated with Bhatkar's work in ICT?
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What major role has Bhatkar played in relation to national research centers?
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What year was the PARAM 10000 developed?
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Study Notes
Personal Information
- Name: Shri Vijay Pandurang Bhatkar
- Born: October 11, 1946, in Muramba, Maharashtra, India
Education
- BE Degree in Electrical Engineering from Nagpur University
- ME Degree from MS University of Baroda, Vadodara
- Ph.D. from IIT Delhi
Professional Contributions
- Indian computer scientist, IT leader, and educationalist
- Architect of PARAM series of supercomputers, pivotal to India's supercomputing initiative
- Developed India’s first supercomputer, PARAM 8000 (1991), followed by PARAM 10000 (1998)
- Established the National Param Supercomputing Facility (NPSF) accessible via the Garuda Grid on the National Knowledge Network (NKN)
- Currently involved in developing Exascale Supercomputing infrastructure
Leadership Positions
- Founder Executive Director of the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC)
- Chancellor of Nalanda University since January 2017
- Chairman of the Board of Governors of IIT Delhi (2012-2017)
- National President of Vijnana Bharati, a movement comprised of over 6,000 scientists
- Chairperson of the Science & Engineering Research Body (SERB) since 2016
- Previously served as Chancellor of D.Y. Patil University
Awards and Honors
- Padma Bhushan (2015)
- Padma Shri (2000)
- Ramanuja Trust Award (2007)
- FICCI Award (1983)
- Electronics Man of The Year (1992)
- Several additional awards recognizing contributions to technology and education
Publications and Public Engagement
- Authored and edited over 12 books and 80 technical research papers
- Engaged as a speaker at numerous university convocations, national and international conferences
Initiatives and Societal Impact
- Played a significant role in establishing key national institutions, including:
- Electronics Research and Development Centre (ER&DC) in Thiruvananthapuram
- Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management, Kerala (IIITM-K)
- International Institute of Information Technology (I2IT) in Pune
- Maharashtra Knowledge Corporation Limited (MKCL)
- Involved in ICT initiatives like GIST Multilingual Technology and computer literacy programs
Advisory Roles
- Member of the Scientific Advisory Committee to the Government of India
- Served on the governing body of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
- Chaired IT task forces and e-governance committees for Maharashtra and Goa
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Test your knowledge about Shri Vijay Pandurang Bhatkar, a distinguished alumnus and recipient of several prestigious awards including the Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri. This quiz will cover his contributions to supercomputing and his recognition in various fields. Dive into the achievements and legacy of this notable figure in technology.
