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In 2025, which of the following institutions was designated as one of the Thematic Hubs (T-Hubs) under India's National Quantum Mission (NQM)?
Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), Kolkata
Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru
National Institute of Technology (NIT), Trichy
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur
Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru
Under the National Quantum Mission (NQM), four Thematic Hubs (T-Hubs) were established in 2024–2025 to advance quantum technology in India. The Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru was designated as the T-Hub for Quantum Computation. The other hubs are located at IIT Bombay (Quantum Communication), IIT Madras (Quantum Sensing & Metrology), and IIT Kanpur (Quantum Materials & Devices).
Under the National Quantum Mission (NQM), four Thematic Hubs (T-Hubs) were established in 2024–2025 to advance quantum technology in India. The Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru was designated as the T-Hub for Quantum Computation. The other hubs are located at IIT Bombay (Quantum Communication), IIT Madras (Quantum Sensing & Metrology), and IIT Kanpur (Quantum Materials & Devices).
National Quantum Mission (NQM) was approved by the Union Cabinet in April 2023 with a budget of ₹6,003.65 crore (2023–24 to 2030–31), implemented by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Ministry of Science and Technology.
National Quantum Mission (NQM) total budget: ₹6,003.65 crore over 8 years (2023-24 to 2030-31).
IISc Bengaluru was designated as the Thematic Hub (T-Hub) for Quantum Computation.
Four thematic verticals under NQM: Computation, Communication, Sensing & Metrology, and Materials & Devices.
IIT Bombay leads the T-Hub for Quantum Communication.
IIT Madras leads the T-Hub for Quantum Sensing & Metrology.
IIT Kanpur leads the T-Hub for Quantum Materials & Devices.
India is among the few nations globally to launch a dedicated national quantum mission.
B is correct — Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru was designated as the T-Hub for Quantum Computation under India's National Quantum Mission.
Questions on premier national technology missions (like NQM, Semiconductor Mission, Deep Ocean Mission) frequently appear in current affairs sections—always memorize the implementing nodal agency and leading institution for each vertical.