UPSC | Prelims GS | 2026
The semiconductor summit’s panel “From Design to Fab” most directly concerns India’s effort to build:
- a complete semiconductor ecosystem
- a national river-linking grid
- a new civil-service cadre
- a unified sports league
Answer
Correct Answer
a complete semiconductor ecosystem
Explanation
The panel explicitly addresses whether India can build a complete semiconductor ecosystem, including investment and manufacturing. B, C and D do not relate to semiconductor value chains.
B is incorrect: a national river-linking grid does not satisfy the stated fact or is a different institution/concept.
C is incorrect: a new civil-service cadre does not satisfy the stated fact or is a different institution/concept.
D is incorrect: a unified sports league does not satisfy the stated fact or is a different institution/concept.
Topics: design-to-fabrication ecosystem, economy, industrial policy, semiconductors