GK Question

technology medium mcq

Which country leads in global semiconductor manufacturing capacity as of 2026?

  1. USA
  2. South Korea
  3. Taiwan
  4. India

Answer: Taiwan

Taiwan (TSMC) holds ~60% of global semiconductor foundry market and ~90% of advanced nodes (<7nm). Strategic importance drives global efforts (US CHIPS Act, India Semiconductor Mission) to diversify supply chains. Critical for understanding geopolitics of technology and supply chain resilience questions.

Topic Comparative Tech
Exam Relevance UPSC, Banking, SSC