Quantum Mission

What is in the News ?

• The Union Cabinet on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, approved the ₹6,003 crore National Quantum Mission (NQM) that will fund research and development of quantum computing technology and associated applications.
• Quantum computers are a work-in-progress globally and exploit properties of the atom, which are only explainable by the principles of quantum mechanics.
• The promise is a reliable class of computers that work several times faster than the speediest machines of today and also facilitate exponentially secure communication networks, with wide applications.

National Quantum Mission

• Aim : Develop and Promote Quantum Technology in India between 2023 to 2031.
• Agencies Involved : Department of Science & Technology(DST), Department of Atomic Energy(DAE), Department of Telecommunication(DoT), DRDO and ISRO.

Major Themes of this Mission :

• Quantum Computing
• Quantum Communication
• Quantum Sensing and Metrology
• Quantum Material and Devices

Other Initiatives for Quantum Technology

• National Mission for Quantum Technologies and Applications (NM-QTA);
• Quantum-Enabled Science & Technology (QuEST);
• C-DOT’s Quantum Communication Lab; and
• Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) solution.

Practice Questions for Prelims

Consider the following statements regarding Quantum Communication :
1. It uses principles like superposition and entanglement to provide safe communication channels.
2. C-DOT is the technical agency that is implementing Quantum Communication project in India.
3. It uses quantum key distribution for encryption / decryption of a broadcasted message.

Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1,2 and 3

Ans: d

Mains Practice Question

To develop strategically and economically, India needs to harness Quantum Technology. Comment.

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