Question

Which is India's first super computer?
1. Param Yuva
2. Param 8000
3. Param Biochrome 
4. Param Padma

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Param 8000

The correct answer is Param 8000.

• Param 8000 was India's first supercomputer.
• PARAM is a series of supercomputers designed and assembled by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing in Pune, India.
• PARAM means "supreme" in the Sanskrit language, whilst also creating an acronym for "PARAllel Machine".

• India's present largest HPC AI supercomputer PARAM SIDDHI AI.
• The Fugaku supercomputer, developed by Fujitsu and Japan's national research institute Riken, is the fastest supercomputer.
• China has the maximum number of supercomputers.