Question

Which of the following organizations was the development of 'PARAM' class super-computers in India?
1. Indian Institute of Sciences 
2. Center for Development of Advanced Computing
3. Hayat Institute of Fundamental Research
4. Electronics Corporation of India

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Center for Development of Advanced Computing

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Center for Development of Advanced Computing.

• 'PARAM' is a series of supercomputers designed and assembled by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) in Pune, India. 
• PARAM Siddhi – AI has been ranked 63 on the TOP500 ranking, this makes him India's largest and fastest Supercomputer.

 

C-DAC (Center for Advanced Computing Development)

• Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) is the premier R&D organization of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) for carrying out R&D in IT, Electronics, and associated areas.
• C-DAC was created in March 1988, originally as the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing Technology (C-DACT).
• Headquarters: Pune, Maharashtra
• Director-General: Dr. Hemant Darbari