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Quantum Computing
Welcome to the dedicated study hub for Quantum Computing, a frontier technology poised to redefine our digital future and a critical area for your UPSC Civil Services Examination preparation. Understanding Quantum Computing
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Quantum Computing
Quantum computing leverages quantum mechanics to solve complex problems, a critical topic for UPSC GS Paper III. It offers applications in cybersecurity, drug discovery, and AI, but faces challenges like decoherence and ethical concerns.
‘Scientists, diplomats must discuss evolution of quantum computing’
Source: The Hindu(Page5) | Syllabus: GS3(Science and Tech)
100 Years of Quantum Mechanics
Context 2025 has been declared the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology by UNESCO, marking 100 years since the formal development of quantum mechanics in 1925. The milestone commemorates the Helgoland breakthrough by Werner Heisenberg, which laid the foundations of modern quantum theory. What is Quantum Mechanics?
NITI Aayog & IBM Unveil Roadmap to Make India a Top-3 Quantum Economy by 2047
Context The NITI Aayog’s Frontier Tech Hub, in partnership with International Business Machines-IBM, has released a national roadmap to transform India into one of the world’s top-three quantum economies by 2047. About Quantum technology is a rapidly advancing field that leverages the principles of quantum mechanics to develop new technologies with unprecedented capabilities. By 2035, quantum technologies are projected to unlock USD 1–2 trillion in new global value across industries.
Amaravati Quantum Valley Declaration
Context Recently, the Government of Andhra Pradesh has officially approved the Amaravati Quantum Valley Declaration (AQVD) to transform Amaravati into India’s first Quantum Valley and a global hub for quantum technologies. About the Amaravati Quantum Valley Declaration (AQVD) It positions Amaravati as a deep-tech capital aligned with India’s National Quantum Mission. It reflects a multi-stakeholder commitment involving the state government, global tech giants like IBM, TCS, and LT, academia, and
Quantum Communication
Context India has successfully demonstrated quantum secure communication using quantum entanglement over free space by the DRDO-Industry-Academia Centre of Excellence (DIA-CoE), IIT Delhi. Quantum Communication Quantum communication uses quantum physics, especially quantum entanglement, to create ultra-secure channels for sending information. Quantum Entanglement: When two photons are entangled, measuring one instantly determines the state of the other — even if they are far apart.
Quantum Technology Research Centre
Context Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) inaugurated the Quantum Technology Research Centre (QTRC). About Aim: To strengthen indigenous quantum capabilities for strategic and defence applications. QRTC is equipped with state-of-the-art experimental set-ups designed to propel research and development in critical quantum domains.
Q-Shield Empowering Enterprises to Protect Critical Infrastructure
Context QNu Labs, one of the startups selected by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) under the National Quantum Mission, has launched the world’s first and unique platform, Q-Shield. About Q-Shield It empowers enterprises to protect their critical infrastructure. It also enables seamless cryptography management across any environment, including cloud, on-premises, or hybrid.
NITI Aayog Report on Quantum Computing
NITI Aayog’s Frontier Tech Hub (NITI-FTH) highlights the potential of quantum computing for economic growth and national security and global competitiveness.
Bose Metal
A team of researchers from China and Japan had found strong signs that niobium diselenide (NbSe2) can become a Bose metal.