CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Consequently, the DIR-V program intends to make India self-reliant in semiconductor technology. The IIT Madras Director Professor V. Kamakoti has been named the Chief Architect of the DIR-V program, while C-DAC Scientist Krishnakumar Rao has been named Program Manager.

Detailed explanation-2: -Ministry of Electronics & IT has announced the Digital India RISC-V Microprocessor (DIR-V) Program with an overall aim to enable creation of Microprocessors for the future in India, for the world and achieve industry-grade silicon & Design wins by December’2023.

Detailed explanation-3: -Digital India is a flagship programme of the Government of India with a vision to transform India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy. The programme was launched on July 1, 2015 by Hon’ Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.

Detailed explanation-4: -RISC-V is an open and free ISA that will enable a new era of processor innovation through collaboration. This initiative is in line with the government’s ambition toward Atmanirbhar Bharat.