Nuclear Technology: UPSC Previous Year Questions (Science and Technology)
1 previous year UPSC Prelims question on Nuclear Technology (Science and Technology). Choose an option to see the answer and explanation.
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UPSC 2006Science and Technology · Nuclear Technology
Q1. In which one of the following areas did the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research make significant progress in the year 2005?
Explanation
In 2005, the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR) made significant progress in reprocessing the uranium-plutonium mixed carbide fuel used in the Fast Breeder Test Reactor (FBTR). Reprocessing the spent fuel from the FBTR posed significant challenges due to its intense radioactivity and the distinct chemical characteristics of the mixed carbide fuel. The accomplishment of successful reprocessing showcased India’s expertise in managing and recycling this advanced type of nuclear fuel. It also provided critical knowledge for the advancement of next-generation fast breeder reactors, including the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam.
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2006
(a) Reprocessing the uranium-plutonium mixed carbide fuel of the Fast Breeder Test Reactor.
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How many previous year UPSC questions are there on Nuclear Technology?
This page covers 1 previous year UPSC Prelims GS Paper-I questions on Nuclear Technology (Science and Technology), asked from 2006 to 2024. Each has the correct answer and an explanation.
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