What are the intended uses for the Param Rudra supercomputers, developed under the National Supercomputing Mission and inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in September 2024?

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• Pune: The Giant Metre Radio Telescope (GMRT) utilizes the Param Rudra supercomputer to study Fast Radio Bursts (FRBs) and other astronomical phenomena. 

• Delhi: The Inter-University Accelerator Centre (IUAC) employs the supercomputer for advanced research in material science and atomic physics. 

• Kolkata: The S.N. Bose Centre leverages the supercomputer to drive studies in physics, cosmology, and earth sciences. 

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• Weather Forecasting: The HPC systems Arka and Arunika significantly improve the resolution of weather models, aiding in precise forecasting of tropical cyclones, heavy precipitation, and other critical weather events.

• Scientific Research: The Param Rudra supercomputers bolster interdisciplinary research, facilitating complex simulations and data analyses in fields ranging from astronomy to material science.

• National Supercomputing Mission (NSM): Launched in 2015, NSM aims to enhance India's research capabilities by establishing a network of supercomputing facilities across the country, supporting academia, researchers, and industries.
  

• Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC): An agency under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, C-DAC is responsible for the design and development of Param Rudra and other supercomputing systems, promoting indigenous technological advancements.