India-Japan Sign MoC for Semiconductor Supply-Chain Partnership

Current Context: India and Japan have signed a memorandum of cooperation (MoC) to strengthen the semiconductor supply chain. The partnership aims to promote collaboration in semiconductor design, manufacturing, equipment research, and talent development.

• This is in line with India’s vision to become a global hub for semiconductor manufacturing and innovation.
• This is a significant development as semiconductors are essential for various sectors such as electronics, telecom, automotive, healthcare, and defence.
• The global demand for semiconductors has been rising due to the digital transformation and the Covid-19 pandemic, but the supply has been constrained by various factors such as trade tensions, natural disasters, and chip shortages.
• India and Japan hope to build a resilient and diversified semiconductor ecosystem that can meet the current and future needs of both countries and the world.

Question:

Q.1 What is the name of the memorandum that India and Japan signed for semiconductor supply-chain partnership?
a. MoA
b. MoU
c. MoC
d. MoD