Question 1

Which South Asian nation is actively developing intermediate-scale quantum computers with a goal of 50-1000 qubits by 2031 as part of its National Quantum Mission?

Accepted Answer

India

Question 2

In Pakistan, what percentage of all retail transactions were conducted using digital payment channels in Q3 FY25, according to recent fintech trends?

Accepted Answer

Approximately 89%

Question 3

India aims to become the fourth nation to launch its own crewed spacecraft. What is the name of this ambitious human spaceflight program?

Accepted Answer

Gaganyaan

Question 4

What is the primary focus of Bangladesh's 'One Citizen-One ID-One Digital Wallet' initiative?

Accepted Answer

Linking identity, payments, and government services

Question 5

Which South Asian country is establishing its first semiconductor pilot fab and training hub through South Asia Semiconductor Limited (Sasemicon)?

Accepted Answer

Pakistan

Question 6

As of the second half of 2024, what was the year-on-year transaction volume growth for UPI in India?

Accepted Answer

Approximately 42%

Question 7

Nepal has made significant strides in solar energy adoption. What percentage of its population has access to electricity, with a significant portion being rural?

Accepted Answer

Approximately 95%

Question 8

Which Indian city is set to host a major quantum computing initiative with the deployment of an IBM Quantum System Two, as part of the Quantum Valley initiative?

Accepted Answer

Amaravati

Question 9

What is the main goal of India's National Quantum Mission (NQM) concerning quantum computing systems by 2031?

Accepted Answer

Create quantum computing systems with 50 to 1,000 physical qubits

Question 10

In Pakistan, which fintech trend is highlighted as a growth engine for businesses in 2025, focusing on streamlining processes and lowering operating costs?

Accepted Answer

Integration of digital wallets, QR codes, and e-payments

Question 11

India's Supreme Court AI Committee has published a preliminary draft for the regulations of Artificial Intelligence in courts. What is the proposed year for these regulations to potentially be in force?

Accepted Answer

2026

Question 12

Which of these countries in South Asia has commercial 5G services, despite being one of the smaller nations in the region, while larger nations like India and Pakistan were still in the process of full commercial rollout as of late 2022?

Accepted Answer

Bhutan

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