Q11 · UPSC current affairs · 18 October 2026 · News · Tamil Nadu State Semiconductor Policy Reforms

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Consider the following statements regarding the semiconductor ecosystem in India:1.The Tamil Nadu semiconductor subsidy policy has delinked state sops from central government approvals.2.The India Semiconductor Mission functions as the central nodal agency under the Ministry of Finance.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Correct answer: (d) 1 only

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct because Tamil Nadu announced a semiconductor subsidy policy that independently delinks state incentives from central approvals, showcasing sub-national federalism. Statement 2 is incorrect because the India Semiconductor Mission is under the Digital India Corporation, not the Ministry of Finance.

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