Q. Recently, Government of India is establishing new atomic clocks at which places?
Answer:
Bhubaneshwar, Jaipur and Hyderabad
Notes: The Indian government is deploying atomic clocks nationwide to ensure all devices align with Indian Standard Time, countering reliance on US-based servers. Developed by only four countries, atomic clocks were invented in 1955. The CSIR-NPL New Delhi is India's timekeeper, maintaining seven atomic clocks. New clocks are being installed in Bhubaneswar, Jaipur, and Hyderabad, expanding from Faridabad and Ahmedabad. By June, synchronization with NPL time will be mandatory for all Indian device manufacturers.