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Analyse the economic and strategic implications of India’s target of achieving 100 GW nuclear capacity by 2047. What are the major obstacles in achieving this target?

Topic: Infrastructure: Energy Q6. Analyse the economic and strategic implications of India’s target of achieving 100 GW nuclear capacity by 2047. What are the major obstacles in achieving this target? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question India’s growing emphasis on nuclear energy as part of its clean energy transition and the …

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Powering the Intelligence Revolution: How Small Modular Reactors Can Fuel India’s AI Data Centre Boom

Syllabus: Nuclear Energy, AI Source:  TH Context: AI data centres — the digital engines behind Generative AI and cloud services — are driving massive global power demand, forcing countries to explore low-carbon, 24×7 energy sources like Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). India, through its Nuclear Energy Mission (2025), has announced plans to deploy indigenously built SMRs …

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India–USA Energy Programs

Syllabus: International Relations Source:  TH Context: U.S. Vice-President J.D. Vance recently reaffirmed cooperation with India on energy and defence, while India highlighted energy security, technology transfer, and critical minerals as key bilateral focus areas. About India–USA Energy Programs: Measure so far: Strategic Clean Energy Partnership (SCEP): Covers biofuels, solar, hydrogen, and energy efficiency. U.S.-India Initiative …

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Small Modular Reactors

 Source: IE  Context: Nearly 20 years after the India-US civil nuclear deal was signed, Holtec International, a privately-held US company, has emerged as a potential catalyst to finally unlock the commercial potential of the pact. About Small Modular Reactors (SMRs): Definition: Advanced nuclear reactors with a power capacity of up to 300 MW per unit, …

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Small Modular Reactors

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: LM   Context: The Indian Government is considering offering incentives, similar to a production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme, to encourage the manufacturing of small modular reactors (SMRs) with the goal of increasing nuclear power’s share in India’s energy production. The government aims to attract private investments and scale up SMR …

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The Role of Small Modular Reactors in the Energy Transition

GS Paper 3  Syllabus: Indigenization of Technology & Developing New Technology   Source: NITI Aayog  Context: The NITI Aayog recently released a report on ‘The Role of Small Modular Reactors in the Energy Transition’.   Background: Apart from Renewable Energy (RE), nuclear is also being explored as a clean energy option to help the nations …

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