India launched the first National Additive Manufacturing Symposium

Current Context: The first National Additive Manufacturing Symposium (NAMS) was held in 2024 and marked a significant step for India in embracing Additive Manufacturing (AM) technologies.

• Here are some details about the symposium:
• Organizer: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
• Goal: Provide an overview of India's Additive Manufacturing ecosystem.
• Highlights:
• Released the Additive Manufacturing Landscape Report.
• Unveiled an indigenously developed additive manufacturing machine.
• Aimed to create stronger connections between organizations and the National Centre for Additive Manufacturing (NCAM) in Hyderabad to build a robust network for AM development.
• This symposium builds on the National Strategy for Additive Manufacturing (NSAM) launched in 2022.
• The NSAM aims to leverage AM for industrial growth, innovation, and development across various sectors.

Question:

1 Which government ministry organized the first National Additive Manufacturing Symposium (NAMS) in 2024?

• A) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
• B) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
• C) Ministry of Science and Technology
• D) Ministry of Education

Answer: A) The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) organized the first National Additive Manufacturing Symposium (NAMS) in 2024.