UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 18 December 2025 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. These …
Source: TOI Subject: Government Scheme Context: Government informed Parliament that India will operationalise at least 5 indigenously designed Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) by 2033 under the Nuclear Energy Mission, backed by ₹20,000 crore. About Nuclear Energy Mission: What it is? A national mission framework to scale up nuclear power through advanced and indigenous technologies, with …
Syllabus: Nuclear Energy Source: TH Context: India is planning amendments to its nuclear liability law to ease supplier liability, aiming to attract foreign investment in its growing nuclear energy sector. Budget 2025-26 also proposed ₹20,000 crore for developing small modular reactors (SMRs) and streamlining liability frameworks. About Indian Nuclear Liability Law: India Nuclear Liability Framework: …
Syllabus: Nuclear Energy Source: TOI Context: The US Department of Energy has approved Holtec International to transfer Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technology to India marking a major milestone in operationalizing the Indo-US Civil Nuclear Deal (123 Agreement) signed in 2007. Recent Indo-US Nuclear Deal Breakthrough: Technology Transfer Approved: The US DoE has permitted Holtec International …
General Studies-3; Topic: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways, etc. Introduction In July 2024, the Indian government, during the presentation of the Union Budget FY 2024-25, outlined plans for expanding the nuclear energy sector. Plans include collaborations with private players for the development of Bharat Small Reactors (BSR) and Bharat Small Modular Reactors (BSMR). …
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