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2022

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How many Billion Dollars have been approved by the US Senate for the manufacture of semiconductor chips?
A
62 Billion Dollars
B
32 Billion Dollars
C
52 Billion Dollars
D
42 Billion Dollars
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The act invests $280 billion to bolster US semiconductor capacity, catalyze R&D, and create regional high-tech hubs and a bigger, more inclusive STEM workforce.

Detailed explanation-2: -US-based fabs, or chip manufacturing plants, currently only account for 12% of the world’s modern semiconductor manufacturing capacity, according to data from the Semiconductor Industry Association trade group.

Detailed explanation-3: -WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Senate voted 64-33 today to pass a version of the Creating Helpful Incentives for the Production of Semiconductors (CHIPS) for America Act, known as ‘CHIPS-Plus. ‘ This legislation will boost U.S. computer chip manufacturing and reduce U.S. reliance on foreign-made semiconductors.

Detailed explanation-4: -America invented the semiconductor, but today produces about 10 percent of the world’s supply-and none of the most advanced chips. Instead, we rely on East Asia for 75 percent of global production.

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