What youth technology training target was announced on Independence Day 2026?

AI training for one crore youth

Robotics training for 10,000 youth

Cybersecurity training for 50,000 youth

Drone training for 1 lakh youth

Which scientific approach is being emphasized at the proposed Rajgir Sports Science Centre?

Sports physiology and biomechanics

What type of infrastructure was a major part of the semiconductor policy?

Chip design and manufacturing ecosystem

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Question 1
Which technology sector is the main focus of Semicon 2.0?
- Biotechnology
- Semiconductors Correct answer
- Quantum communications
- Drones
Explanation: Semicon 2.0 is focused on strengthening India's semiconductor design and manufacturing ecosystem.
Question 2
What is the outlay of Semicon 2.0?
- ₹75,000 crore
- ₹27,500 crore
- ₹1,27,500 crore Correct answer
- ₹2,50,000 crore
Explanation: The Union Cabinet approved Semicon 2.0 with a ₹1,27,500-crore outlay.
Question 3
How many pillars are included in Semicon 2.0?
- 6 Correct answer
- 8
- 4
- 5
Explanation: Semicon 2.0 has six pillars covering the semiconductor ecosystem.
Question 4
What youth technology training target was announced on Independence Day 2026?
- Robotics training for 10,000 youth
- AI training for one crore youth Correct answer
- Cybersecurity training for 50,000 youth
- Drone training for 1 lakh youth
Explanation: The announcement targeted AI training for one crore young Indians.
Question 5
Which technology is among the Indian Army's modernization priorities in 2026?
- All of these Correct answer
- Quantum computing
- 6G
- AI-powered cloud systems
Explanation: Reports highlighted Army work involving 6G, quantum computing and AI-powered cloud systems.
Question 6
How many Indian Army capability projects were reported to be underway?
- About 300 Correct answer
- About 100
- About 500
- About 30
Explanation: Around 300 capability-development projects were reported.
Question 7
Which theme describes the Indian Army's 2026 technology focus?
- Space and Sea Dominance
- Networking and Data Centricity Correct answer
- Cyber Defence Only
- Robotics First
Explanation: The Army designated 2026 as the Year of Networking and Data Centricity.
Question 8
Which scientific approach is being emphasized at the proposed Rajgir Sports Science Centre?
- Sports physiology and biomechanics Correct answer
- Only stadium design
- Only sports marketing
- Only ticketing technology
Explanation: The centre is planned around sports physiology, biomechanics, psychology and nutrition.
Question 9
Which technology is a major focus of the IndiaAI Mission?
- Road construction
- Coal mining
- Artificial intelligence Correct answer
- Shipbuilding
Explanation: The IndiaAI Mission is focused on artificial intelligence and the AI ecosystem.
Question 10
What type of infrastructure was a major part of the semiconductor policy?
- Sports stadiums
- Railway stations
- Chip design and manufacturing ecosystem Correct answer
- Tourist circuits
Explanation: Semicon 2.0 supports chip design, manufacturing and the wider semiconductor ecosystem.
Question 11
How many semiconductor plants were mentioned in the near-term 2026 Independence Day target?
- 2–3
- 15–20
- 7–8 Correct answer
- 4–5
Explanation: The target was about 7–8 plants over the next one to two years.
Question 12
What nuclear-energy technology target was announced for 2047?
- 50 GW capacity
- 25 GW capacity
- 100 GW capacity Correct answer
- 250 GW capacity
Explanation: The target is 100 GW of nuclear energy capacity by 2047.