Which of the following statements with regard to the National Quantum Mission (NQM) is/are correct?
1. It aims at developing intermediate-scale quantum computers with 50 – 1000 physical qubits.
2. Its implementation includes setting up of four Thematic Hubs (T-Hubs) in academic and national R&D institutes across India.
Select the answer using the code given below:
A.1 only
B.2 only
C.Both 1 and 2✓ Correct
D.Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation
The National Quantum Mission (NQM), approved by the Union Cabinet in April 2023 with an outlay of ₹6,003.65 crore for the period 2023-2031, aims to develop intermediate-scale quantum computers with 50–1000 physical qubits in 8 years across various platforms such as superconducting and photonic technologies, so statement 1 is correct. The mission involves setting up four Thematic Hubs (T-Hubs) in top academic and national R&D institutes focused on Quantum Computing, Quantum Communication, Quantum Sensing & Metrology, and Quantum Materials & Devices, so statement 2 is correct. Hence both statements are correct.
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