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National Quantum Mission: 23 quantum labs approved

20 March 20261 min read
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGYNational QuantumMission: 23quantum labsapproved20 March 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

A large set of quantum research labs received the green signal under the National Quantum Mission in March 2026.

Key facts

  • Scheme: National Quantum Mission.
  • Approval: labs in 23 institutions.
  • Areas: quantum computing, communication and sensing.
  • Review: under Jitendra Singh.

Significance

Builds India’s research base in quantum technologies and trained manpower.

Exam angle

  • Number of institutions: 23.
  • Mission: National Quantum Mission.
  • Three verticals: computing, communication, sensing.

Test yourself

1. Quantum labs in how many institutions were approved under the National Quantum Mission?

Labs in 23 institutions were approved.

2. Which set of technologies is the National Quantum Mission's lab initiative focused on?

Focus is quantum computing, communication and sensing.

3. Under whose leadership was the approval of quantum labs under the National Quantum Mission reviewed?

The decision was reviewed under Jitendra Singh.

This topic is part of Daily Current Affairs 19 March 2026 (18 topics).

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