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Science & Technology2026
Which of the following statements about DHRUV64 is/are correct?
  1. It is the third chip fabricated under the DIR-V Programme with an overall aim to enable the creation of microprocessors for India.
  2. It is India's first homegrown 1.0 GHz, 64-bit dual-core microprocessor.
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Explanation

The correct option is "Both 1 and 2" regarding DHRUV64. This microprocessor is indeed the third chip developed under the DIR-V Programme, which aims to bolster India's technological self-sufficiency in semiconductor manufacturing. Additionally, it is noteworthy as India's first indigenous 1.0 GHz, 64-bit dual-core microprocessor, highlighting advancements in domestic technology and manufacturing capabilities, essential for India's strategic autonomy in the tech sector. Such developments are crucial for understanding India's growth in high-tech industries and its implications for economic and national security, which are relevant themes in UPSC Prelims GS Paper I.

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