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New quantum research lab inaugurated at IISc, Bengaluru
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A new quantum lab opens at IISc Bengaluru: do you know who founded the institute and when?
A new Quantum Research Lab has been inaugurated at the Indian Institute of Science in Bengaluru.
Why it matters: factual, Prelims-type; Karnataka-specific
What you need to know
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A new Quantum Research Lab has been inaugurated at the Indian Institute of Science in Bengaluru.
IISc was founded in 1909 on the initiative of Jamsetji Tata.
Sources: Topper IAS editorial (PIB / The Hindu / Indian Express)
Key facts
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- A new Quantum Research Lab has been inaugurated at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru
- IISc was founded in 1909 on the initiative of Jamsetji Tata
- Land for the institute was gifted by the Maharaja of Mysore, Krishnaraja Wadiyar IV
- IISc is located in Bengaluru, Karnataka, and is a leading institution for science and technology research
Prelims · Mains
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Prelims
- The Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, was established in 1909 on the initiative of Jamsetji Tata.
- The land for IISc was gifted by the Maharaja of Mysore, Krishnaraja Wadiyar IV.
- Quantum technology research uses principles of quantum mechanics such as superposition and entanglement for computing, communication and sensing.
Mains
GS-III (Science and Technology): Quantum technologies are a strategic frontier for computing, secure communication and sensing. Institutional labs such as the one at IISc, along with national efforts like the National Quantum Mission, build indigenous capability and talent. The way forward lies in sustained funding, industry-academia linkages and skilled manpower, with Karnataka's research ecosystem as a base.
Quick recall
Answer before you reveal
The Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, which has opened a new quantum research lab, was founded through the initiative of:
- Sir M. Visvesvaraya
- J.R.D. Tata
- Jamsetji Tata
- Dorabji Tata
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Answer: C — The correct answer is Jamsetji Tata. IISc was founded in 1909 on the initiative of Jamsetji Tata, with land gifted by the Maharaja of Mysore, Krishnaraja Wadiyar IV.
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