State PCS - Bihar (BPSC)

• 30 Dec 2025

Supercomputer ‘PARAM Rudra’ Launched at IIT Patna

Why in News?

Bihar’s first supercomputer, PARAM Rudra, was inaugurated at the Indian Institute of Technology Patna (IIT Patna).

Key Points

• Mission: PARAM Rudra was launched under the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM).
• Objective: It aims to expand high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure and support advanced research.
• Applications & Fields: It will enable complex computing in fields such as computational astrobiology, material design, molecular electronics, fluid mechanics, AI, data science and quantum computing.
• Indigenous System: PARAM Rudra uses indigenously developed servers and software, promoting self-reliance in high-performance computing technology.

Bronze at 2025 FIDE World Rapid Chess Championship

Why in News?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Indian chess grandmasters Arjun Erigaisi and Koneru Humpy for winning bronze medals at the 2025 FIDE World Rapid Chess Championship.

Key Points

• Venue: The Championship was held in Doha, Qatar.
• Medal Winners: Arjun Erigaisi and Koneru Humpy
• Arjun Erigaisi won the bronze medal in the Men’s section.
• Koneru Humpy secured bronze in the Women’s section

• 2025 FIDE World Rapid Chess Championship: The FIDE World Rapid Championship features a 13‑round Swiss system format with rapid time controls, testing players’ skill at high speed.
  • Gold – Men’s section: Magnus Carlsen (Norway)
  • Gold – Women’s section: Ju Wenjun (China)