Should India consider phasing out nuclear power?

Source- The post is based on the article “Should India consider phasing out nuclear power?” published in “The Hindu” on 28th April 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Energy Relevance– Issues related to nuclear energy News– The article explains the relevance of nuclear power for future energy needs. Contents1 What is the global scenario of nuclear energy?2 What… Continue reading Should India consider phasing out nuclear power?

Nuclear power: A climate response that gets short shrift

Synopsis: There is need to move away from fossil fuels, but the current green energy paradigm needs some serious examination. Contents1 Introduction2 What does the analysis of green energy paradigm reveal?3 Why developing nuclear power is a better option?4 Where India stands in terms of nuclear power? Introduction The world has been dealing with a… Continue reading Nuclear power: A climate response that gets short shrift

Fukushima nuclear water to be released via undersea tunnel

Source: The Hindu What is the News? The Japanese Fukushima nuclear power plant operator has planned to build an undersea tunnel so that massive amounts of treated but still radioactive water can be released into the ocean. About Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant: Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant is located in the town of Okuma, Japan. The… Continue reading Fukushima nuclear water to be released via undersea tunnel

Years after Indo-US nuclear deal, very little progress on n-deal projects

Source: Indian Express Relevance – Nuclear energy Development in India. Synopsis: A picture of the slow progress of greenfield projects under the Indo-US nuclear deal. Current scenario of some projects. Background Signed in 2005, the 123 agreement signed between the United States of America and the Republic of India is known as the Indo-US nuclear… Continue reading Years after Indo-US nuclear deal, very little progress on n-deal projects

The draw of space and nuclear technologies

Source: thehindu.com Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 About the Gates Plan:4 Rationale behind the initiatives:5 Associated Concerns: Synopsis: It remains to be seen whether the new ventures of Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates will strike a chord and benefit mankind. The projects are aimed to address the issues of climate change and high reliance on fossil fuels,… Continue reading The draw of space and nuclear technologies

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