Current Affairs - National - Discussion

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) inaugurated the Quantum Technology Research Centre (QTRC) in New Delhi on May 27, 2025. Located at Metcalfe House, this advanced facility is dedicated to enhancing India’s strategic and defence-related quantum capabilities. The QTRC will focus on developing indigenous technologies such as quantum communication systems, quantum sensing tools, and precision timekeeping systems. It houses state-of-the-art setups including Quantum Key Distribution platforms, atomic clocks, and quantum material development labs. This initiative is a major milestone in India’s pursuit of technological sovereignty in the quantum domain, especially amid rising global competition in post-quantum security infrastructure.