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Dr. Jitendra Singh announced the selection of 8 innovative startups under the National Quantum Mission (NQM) and NMICPS.

National | Dated: 05 Dec 2024

In November 2024, Union Minister of State (MoS) (Independent Charge, IC) Dr. Jitendra Singh, Ministry for Science and Technology (MoS&T), announced the selection of 8 pioneering startups for support under the newly framed guidelines of the Department of Science and Technology (DST).

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - These startups were chosen under the National Quantum Mission (NQM) and the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NMICPS).

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Industry of Academia-Centre of Excellence (DIA-CoE) at IIT Delhi achieved a significant milestone in secure communication through successful demonstrations of various quantum communication technologies in New Delhi, Delhi.
  • (ii) These demonstrations primarily focused on Quantum Key Distribution (QKD), an advanced method for encrypting information securely without detection.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which Minister announced recently the selection of 8 startups under the National Quantum Mission (NQM) and NMICPS in November 2024?

Correct Answer: Dr. Jitendra Singh

🚀 Quick Recap:

About MoS&T

  • Minister : Dr. Jitendra Singh
  • Headquarters : New Delhi