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.
