Accelerator for Electronics Technologies (ACE)--Kerala

Current Context: Kerala has launched Accelerator for Electronics Technologies (ACE), which is the state-of-the-art technology. 

• It was inaugurated by Chief Minister of state. 
• The ACE technology is launched to boost and strengthen the southern state’s startups that are striving to scale up as sustainable enterprises.
• The technology is jointly developed by Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) and Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC).
• The ACE will develop itself to be the leading accelerator for the country’s electronics technologies. It will boost the developments for high-tech startups in the electronics sector. 
• The technology is complementary to the KSUM, which is the supported incubator for electronics technologies.
• In this partnership initiative, CDAC will play the role of providing mentorships to the startups. It will provide startups with access to the latest technologies and infrastructure.
• CDAC will support the R&D activities of high-end electronic systems, tools and services.
• ACE technology will be the employment providing platform to around 1000 youths.
• Static Part: 
• Capital of Kerala: Thiruvananthapuram.
• CM of Kerala: Pinarayi Vijayan
• Governor of Kerala: Arif Mohammad Khan
• Folk Dances of Kerala: Kathakali, Ottan Thullal, Mohiniyattam, Kaikottikal
• Festivals of Kerala: Onam, Vaikathashtami, Vishu, Bisu sankramana

Question: 

Q.1 In which state Accelerator for Electronics Technologies (ACE) is launched?
a. Assam
b. Kerala
c. Bihar
d. Andhra Pradesh