Technology : Information Technology (IT) And Robotics (AI)

Q 5 / 37

UPSC CSE Prelims 2025

Consider the following statements :
  1. It is expected that Majorana 1 chip will enable quantum computing.
  2. Majorana 1 chip has been introduced by Amazon Web Services (AWS).
  3. Deep learning is a subset of machine learning.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

EXPLANATION

Correct Option (C)

I and III only

Explanation

The concept of a Majorana-based chip leverages Majorana fermions, which are exotic quasi-particles theorized to be their own antiparticles. This approach is aimed at developing topological qubits with enhanced error resistance and stability, which are critical for advancing scalable quantum computing. Thus, Statement I is correct.

Deep learning is a specialized subfield of machine learning. It utilizes artificial neural networks with multiple layers (deep architectures) to process complex data and learn intricate patterns, enabling advanced functionalities in areas such as image classification, speech recognition, and natural language processing. Thus, Statement III is correct.

Incorrect Options

Statement II is incorrect. The development of Majorana-based quantum computing chips is primarily led by Microsoft's Station Q research group, often in collaboration with academic institutions. While Amazon Web Services (AWS) is active in the quantum computing space through its Amazon Braket service, it is not the developer of the Majorana chip.

Therefore, options including Statement II (1, 2, and 4) are incorrect.

SOURCEScience & Technology by Ravi Agrahari, Chapter: Information Technology (IT) and Robotics (AI), The Hindu/Indian Express [Month Year]