Quantum Computing and India’s National Security
Why in the news
Quantum advances could expose India to strategic blind spots, and its spending trails leaders.
Key facts
- Risks: broken encryption, compromised banking systems, disrupted financial markets and digital payments.
- 2024 deals: 50 worth $1.5 billion, double the year before.
| Country | Investment |
|---|---|
| China | $15 billion |
| US | $5 billion |
| Europe | $1.2 billion |
| India | $0.75 billion |
NITI Aayog recommendations
- Strengthen the quantum ecosystem.
- Set up early warning systems and find vulnerabilities in critical systems.
- Frame crypto agility guidelines; build bilateral partnerships.
Exam angle
- Advisory body: NITI Aayog; key term: crypto agility.