Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated which of the following High-Performance Computing (HPC) systems tailored for weather and climate research in September 2024?

Correct option is A

Correct Answer: (a) Arka and Arunika

In September 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Arka and Arunika, two new High-Performance Computing (HPC) systems developed specifically for weather and climate research. These systems enhance India's capabilities in accurate forecasting and atmospheric studies.

1. Arka and Arunika:

   • Arka is deployed at the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune.

   • Arunika is housed at the National Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasting (NCMRWF), Noida.

   • Both are part of the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) initiative to strengthen climate research.

2. Performance:

   • Combined computing power exceeds 18 petaflops.

   • Supports advanced weather models and simulations.