Shri Vijay Pandurang Bhatkar Quiz
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What is the highest civilian award received by Shri Vijay Bhatkar?

  • Ramanuja Trust Award
  • Padma Shri
  • Electronics Man Of The Year
  • Padma Bhushan (correct)
  • In which year did Shri Vijay Bhatkar receive the Padma Shri award?

  • 2000 (correct)
  • 2015
  • 2005
  • 2010
  • What significant technological initiative is Shri Vijay Bhatkar known for in India?

  • Creation of Mobile Applications
  • Advancement in Artificial Intelligence
  • Development of Param Supercomputers (correct)
  • Implementation of Cloud Computing
  • What role did Shri Vijay Bhatkar hold at Nalanda University?

    <p>Chancellor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following awards was given to Vijay Bhatkar in 1992?

    <p>Electronics Man Of The Year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At which institution did Shri Vijay Bhatkar receive his Ph.D.?

    <p>IIT Delhi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What year did Vijay Bhatkar become the Founder Executive Director of C-DAC?

    <p>2000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization did Shri Vijay Bhatkar lead related to the development of education in India?

    <p>Science &amp; Engineering Research Body (SERB)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the first supercomputer developed by Bhatkar?

    <p>PARAM 8000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which facility was built based on the PARAM series of supercomputers?

    <p>National Param Supercomputing Facility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which initiative is Bhatkar currently working on?

    <p>Exascale Supercomputing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Vijnana Bharati?

    <p>A science movement with scientists across India</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which state is the International Institute of Information Technology (I2IT) located?

    <p>Maharashtra</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which program is associated with Bhatkar's work in ICT?

    <p>GIST Multilingual Technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major role has Bhatkar played in relation to national research centers?

    <p>Significant contributor to their formation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What year was the PARAM 10000 developed?

    <p>1998</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.

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