Modi to inaugurate Arvind Limited garment facility and RBI Data Centre in UP, Odisha
GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Infrastructure (energy, ports, roads, railways)· Prelims·
Digital infrastructure and manufacturing hubs: a GS3 angle on economic development and cybersecurity.
Why in news
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate an Arvind Limited garment facility in Varanasi and an RBI Data Centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute in Bhubaneswar.
Background
The RBI Data Centre in Bhubaneswar features four state-of-the-art Tier IV certified facilities. The garment manufacturing facility is being established by Arvind Limited in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceVaranasi: Location of the new Arvind Limited garment manufacturing facility
- FactRBI Data Centre in Bhubaneswar features four Tier IV certified facilities
- BodyReserve Bank of India (RBI): Body establishing the Data Centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute
Prelims practice question
Which certification standard is featured by the four state-of-the-art facilities in the new RBI Data Centre?
- (a)Tier V
- (b)Tier IV
- (c)Tier I
- (d)Tier III
Show answer
Answer: (b) Tier IV — The RBI Data Centre in Bhubaneswar features four state-of-the-art Tier IV certified facilities.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of establishing high-tier data centers and cybersecurity training institutes in the context of India's digital infrastructure and financial security.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Data sovereignty: Ensuring financial data remains within domestic jurisdiction to mitigate external cyber threats
- Infrastructure gap: Transitioning to Tier IV certified facilities to ensure high availability and disaster recovery for banking systems
Keywords: Digital Infrastructure · Cybersecurity · Data Sovereignty · Tier IV Certification · Manufacturing Hubs
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