MCQs - 2026-04

The testbed is expected to house various quantum computing systems, including those based on superconducting qubits and trapped-ion technologies, which are leading approaches in quantum computing.

The testbed aims to foster indigenous research and development, reducing reliance on foreign technology and positioning India as a leader in quantum technologies.

While quantum computing poses a threat to current encryption methods, it is also expected to drive the development of quantum-resistant cryptography. Traditional data encryption methods that are not quantum-resistant are vulnerable.

The testbed is designed to facilitate research, algorithm development, and exploration of practical applications of quantum computing by providing access to hardware and software.

Quantum computers leverage superposition (a quantum bit can be in multiple states simultaneously) and entanglement (quantum correlation between particles) to perform computations.

A responsible fiscal approach signals economic stability and good governance, which typically boosts investor confidence and can lead to a better credit rating.

Fiscal consolidation involves managing government finances prudently, which includes controlling spending and enhancing revenue generation through measures like improved tax compliance.

Lower government borrowing, a consequence of a lower fiscal deficit, can ease pressure on interest rates, making credit more accessible.

Fiscal deficit measures the gap between government spending and revenue, and it is financed by borrowings, which are not counted as revenue in this calculation.

Projections for India's fiscal deficit in FY27 are anticipated to be in the range of 5.0-5.5% of GDP.