RRP Electronics Signs 4 MoUs to Strengthen Semiconductor Ecosystem

Current Context: On September 8, 2025, at Semicon India 2025 in New Delhi, RRP Electronics Ltd—Maharashtra’s first OSAT (Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test) firm—signed 4 MoUs to strengthen India’s chip-making capabilities.

• The MoU with TIFR (Tata Institute of Fundamental Research) supports the HGCAL (High Granularity Calorimeter) project linked to CERN’s CMS experiment.
• Polaron Infotech will embed cybersecurity across the semiconductor supply chain.
• RIT (Rajarambapu Institute of Technology) will co-develop skill programs and internships.
• MONK9 Tech Pvt Ltd will support advanced packaging infrastructure, aiming to generate ₹15 crore+ in revenue.

Question:

Q.1 Which institution partnered with RRP Electronics Limited for the High Granularity Calorimeter (HGCAL) project linked to CERN’s Compact Muon Solenoid (CMS) experiment?
a) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay
b) Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)
c) Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru
d) Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) Mumbai

Answer: b) Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) signed an MoU with RRP Electronics Limited to support the High Granularity Calorimeter project of CERN’s Compact Muon Solenoid experiment.