Q7 · UPSC current affairs · 20 September 2026 · PIB · India Semiconductor Mission 2.0

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Consider the following statements regarding the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0:1.Semicon 2.0 covers six pillars including design, packaging, and raw materials.2.The mission was officially launched and overseen by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A 1 only
B 2 only
C Both 1 and 2
D Neither 1 nor 2

Correct answer: (a) 1 only

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct because Semicon 2.0 covers six pillars including design, packaging, and raw materials. Statement 2 is incorrect because semiconductor missions and technology policies fall under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), not the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

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