India Unveils First Indigenous 50-Qubit Quantum Computer
India has successfully launched its first indigenous 50-qubit quantum computer, marking a significant milestone in the National Quantum Mission.
2-Minute Summary (TL;DR)
- Developed under the National Quantum Mission (NQM).
- Features a 50-qubit processing capacity.
- Focuses on cryptography, drug discovery, and material science.
- Accessible to researchers through a cloud-based platform.
How This Topic is Tested in Competitive Exams
| Exam | Frequency | Approx. Marks | What Gets Asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSC (CGL / CHSL / MTS) | High | 4–8 | Basic science, space missions, ISRO launches, and defence technology are standard SSC GK topics. |
| UPSC / State PCS | Medium | 5–8 | UPSC tests Science & Technology through governance: space policy, biotech regulations, cyber security. |
| Railway (RRB NTPC / Group D) | Very High | 6–10 | Science and Technology is one of the largest GK sections in Railway papers. |
| State PCS / PSC | Medium | 3–5 | Space missions, defence acquisitions, and health research appear regularly. |
What to Memorize from This Topic
- ISRO missions: satellite name, purpose, launch date, orbit type
- Defence acquisitions: system name, origin country, inducted into which force
- COVID/health research: vaccine names, institutes involved, approval status
- Technology achievements: first-ever milestones, world records, India-specific achievements
- Scientific organizations: HQ, head, purpose (CSIR, DRDO, BARC, ICAR)
Practice Questions
Q1. Which mission is responsible for the development of India's first indigenous quantum computer?
- National Mission on Supercomputing
- National Quantum Mission
- Digital India Mission
- Mission Shakti
Explanation: The National Quantum Mission (NQM) was launched to seed, nurture, and scale up scientific and industrial R&D in quantum technology.
Q2. What is the qubit capacity of the newly unveiled indigenous quantum computer?
- 10 Qubits
- 25 Qubits
- 50 Qubits
- 100 Qubits
Explanation: India has unveiled its first indigenous quantum computer with a 50-qubit capacity.
How to Prepare Science & Technology for Government Exams
For Railway exams, make flashcards for every major ISRO launch — name, payload, purpose, date. These repeat frequently.
For SSC, focus on defence acquisitions and their strategic significance rather than technical specs.
For UPSC, connect every scientific development to policy — climate targets, digital India, health policy.
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