Latest Inventions on Science & Technology
The National Quantum Mission (NQM)
The Centre has made operational Thematic Hubs (T-Hubs) in four leading institutions to develop quantum computer technology.
The Department of Science and Technology (DST) is funding quantum technology development across multiple States.
These hubs focus on quantum computing, quantum communication, quantum sensing & metrology, and quantum materials & devices.
Institutions Leading the Quantum Mission: T-Hub Locations:
✓ Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru
✓ IIT-Bombay
✓ IIT-Delhi
✓ IIT-Madras
IIT-Kanpur is designated as a management coordinating centre but is not one of the hubs.
These T-Hubs consist of 14 technical groups, covering 17 States and two Union Territories.
Successful Launch of Twin Spacecraft
ISRO has successfully coordinated two spacecraft in orbit under the SpaceX project.
In this mission, two spacecraft weighing 220 kg each, named SpaceX A and SpaceX B, were separately designed and launched into space using the PSLV C-60 rocket from Sriharikota.
The spacecraft traveled in the same orbit one after another, reduced the distance between them, and were successfully coordinated.
With this achievement, India has become the fourth country to use “space docking” technology.
This serves as a preliminary step toward establishing the Bharatiya Antariksha Station (Indian Space Station) in space by 2035.
