Why in the News?
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted:
- Fast Breeder Reactor (FBR) achieving criticality
- India becoming 4th largest in wind energy capacity
- Call for participation in Census 2027
Fast Breeder Reactor (FBR)
- Location: Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu
- Achievement: Criticality attained
What is Criticality?
- Stage where: Self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction begins
- Indicates: Reactor becomes operational
Significance of FBR
- Uses: Plutonium-based fuel
- Converts: Fertile material → Fissile fuel
- Advantages:
- Efficient fuel use
- Supports India’s 3-stage nuclear programme
- Built with: Indigenous technology
Wind Energy
- Installed capacity: 56 GW+
- Global rank: 4th in world
Leading States
- Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan
| [2023] Consider the following statements: Statement-I: India, despite having uranium deposits, depends on coal for most of its electricity production. Statement-II: Uranium, enriched to the extent of at least 60%, is required for the production of electricity. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements? (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I (c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect (d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct |
