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Source: ANI Subject: Government Scheme Context: The Union Minister for Science & Technology, recently announced that the National Quantum Mission (NQM) has achieved a historic 1,000-km secure quantum communication milestone in less than two years. About The National Quantum Mission (NQM): What it is? The National Quantum Mission is a specialized initiative aimed at seeding, …
Source: TH Subject: Education / Science and Technology Context: India’s chronic research and development (R&D) deficit has returned to focus following renewed debate on India’s global ambitions, low R&D spending (≈0.7% of GDP), and comparisons with countries—and even firms like Huawei—that far outspend India on innovation. About India’s Research Deficit: What it is? India’s research …
Context: NITI Aayog’s Frontier Tech Hub has released a comprehensive roadmap titled “Transforming India into a Leading Quantum-Powered Economy.” About Transforming India into a Leading Quantum-Powered Economy: What It Is? It is a national strategic roadmap prepared by NITI Aayog (with IBM as knowledge partner) that lays out India’s 2035 vision for quantum computing, communication, …
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Source: PIB Subject: Science and Technology Context: India launched its first indigenous high-precision diode laser engineered for quantum communication and computing. It marks a major step in India’s capability to build quantum-grade hardware. About India Unveils First Indigenous High-Precision Diode Laser: What it is? A compact, high-precision diode laser system engineered for quantum technologies, scientific …
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Source: DST Context: A startup supported under the National Quantum Mission (NQM) — QNu Labs Pvt. Ltd. — has successfully demonstrated India’s first 500 km Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) network. About India’s first 500 km Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) network: What it is QKD? Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) is a secure communication technology that uses …
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Source: PIB Context: Indian scientists from Raman Research Institute (RRI) have discovered that quantum noise, previously seen as destructive, can generate and revive entanglement in certain quantum systems. About Quantum Noise: What is Quantum Noise? Quantum noise refers to random disturbances that affect quantum systems due to unavoidable interaction with the environment. It leads to …
Topic: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers. Q6. Quantum communication can transform both military and civilian sectors. Elaborate. What are the major technical challenges in scaling such networks in India? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question With India entering a new phase of quantum-secure communication, this question is timely …
Syllabus: Science and Technology Source: IE Context: Quantum computing has drawn global attention after Google, IBM, and China’s Jiuzhang showcased systems crossing 100 qubits. About Quantum Computing: Journey from bits to qubits: What Is Quantum Computing? Quantum computing uses the principles of quantum mechanics—not classical physics—to perform complex computations using qubits (quantum bits). Origin: Proposed …
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Source: News on Air Context: QNu Labs, a quantum-tech startup under India’s National Quantum Mission (NQM), launched Q-Shield, the world’s first unified platform for quantum-safe cryptography management. About Q-Shield Platform: What is Q-Shield? Q-Shield is a comprehensive cryptography management platform designed to secure critical infrastructure against future quantum threats. Developed By: QNu Labs, incubated at …
Syllabus: Technology and Defence Source: News on Air Context: Niti Aayog has released a strategic paper on the rapid evolution of quantum computing and its implications on national security in New Delhi. What is Quantum Computing? Quantum computing leverages quantum bits (qubits), which exist in multiple states simultaneously due to superposition and entanglement. Unlike classical …
Source: TH Context: India plans to launch its first quantum satellite within the next 2-3 years under the National Quantum Mission (NQM). About Quantum Satellite: What it is: A quantum satellite is a communication satellite that uses quantum physics principles, such as quantum entanglement and superposition, to enable highly secure data transmission. Science behind its …
NOTE: Please remember that following ‘answers’ are NOT ‘model answers’. They are NOT synopsis too if we go by definition of the term. What we are providing is content that both meets demand of the question and at the same. Topic: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the …
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Syllabus: Science and Technology: Quantum computing Source: IE Context: A new report, surveying the existing capabilities of India in the field of Quantum technology, has found that countries like China and the United States have a huge head start over India. What is Quantum Computing? Quantum computing is a new way of computing that uses …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: The Indian Union Cabinet has approved the National Quantum Mission (NQM), with a budget of ₹6,003 crore, to fund research and development of quantum computing technology and associated applications. About National Quantum Mission
