What is a supercomputer?
A supercomputer is a computer that can solve the hardest puzzles super fast! These amazing machines are way stronger and faster than the ones we use at home.
Supercomputers help scientists solve big math problems, forecast weather, and help with artificial intelligence (AI) research. They use special parts and lots of energy to do their magic. Building one costs a lot of money, but it helps scientists with various research.
Japan’s plan to build the fastest supercomputer.
Japan wants to build a supercomputer, “Fugaku Next,” which will be 1000 times faster than the ones we have now. This fantastic machine will cost around Rs. 62,84,81,25,000 (sixty two arab eighty four crore eighty one lakh twenty five thousand)!
Its development will start in 2025 and be completed by 2030. It will be super-duper fast, doing millions of calculations every second!
Isn’t it exciting to think about how fast and smart this supercomputer will be? It's like having a superhero to solve problems!
Does India have supercomputers?

Yes, India has some super cool supercomputers! The fastest ones are called AI supercomputer AIRAWAT and PARAM Siddhi-AI. Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated three PARAM Rudra supercomputers.
These amazing machines help India solve big problems fast and do lots of research. With these supercomputers, India is zooming ahead in technology!