Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the 'Future Front' report and India's quantum computing initiatives?
1. The report was jointly released by NITI Aayog's Frontier Tech Hub and the Data Security Council of India (DSCI).
2. The National Quantum Mission aims to establish thematic hubs focused strictly on classical computing hardware rather than quantum capabilities.

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Accepted Answer

A. 1 only — Statement 1 is correct as the 'Future Front' report was released by NITI Aayog's Frontier Tech Hub in collaboration with the Data Security Council of India (DSCI). Statement 2 is incorrect because the National Quantum Mission focuses on quantum technologies (computing, communication, sensing, and materials), not classical computing.

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