UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2020

In India, why are some nuclear reactors kept under 'IAEA Safeguards' while others are not?

  1. Some use uranium and others use thorium
  2. Some use imported uranium and others use domestic supplies
  3. Some are operated by foreign enterprises and others are operated by domestic enterprises
  4. Some are State-owned and others are privately-owned

Answer

Correct Answer

Some use imported uranium and others use domestic supplies

Explanation

Under the India-US civil nuclear deal and the separation plan, reactors that use imported fuel are placed under IAEA safeguards. Those that use domestic uranium are not.

Topics: iaea safeguards - imported vs domestic fuel, nuclear energy in india, nuclear technology, science & technology