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    What will be the speed of petaFLOP Super computer that India is going to launch to enhance weather forcast at block level?

    A 20 PetaFlop Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 21 PetaFlop Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 19 PetaFlop Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 18 PetaFlop Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 17 PetaFlop Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    In an effort to supercharge its current weather forecasting capabilities, India is set to acquire its fastest supercomputer so far at an estimated cost of 900 crore rupees . The brand - new 18 petaFLOPS ( PFLOPS ) supercomputer is envisioned to become functional by March 2024 . About 10 of its PFLOPS will go to the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology ( IITM ) , Pune, for its long - range seasonal weather forecasts and the remaining 8 PFLOPS will get assigned to the National Centre for Medium - Range Weather Forecasting ( NCMRWF ) , Noida .

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