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UPSC Prelims Emerging technologies Questions

6 Emerging technologies questions from previous UPSC Prelims papers, from the latest year backwards, each with its answer and explanation.

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UPSC Prelims Emerging technologies Questions

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  1. Q1 2026 Prelims GS

    Which of the following statements with regard to the National Quantum Mission (NQM) is/are correct?

    1. It aims at developing intermediate-scale quantum computers with 50–1000 physical qubits.
    2. Its implementation includes setting up of four Thematic Hubs (T-Hubs) in academic and national R&D institutes across India.

    Select the answer using the code given below:

    Emerging technologiesNational quantum missionQuantum computing
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  2. Q2 2020 Prelims GS

    With reference to 'Blockchain Technology', consider the following statements: 1. It is a public ledger that everyone can inspect, but which no single user controls. 2. The structure and design of blockchain is such that all the data in it are about cryptocurrency only. 3. Applications that depend on basic features of blockchain can be developed without anybody's permission.

    Blockchain technologyEmerging technologiesInformation technology & computing
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