Uranium Enrichment

Source:  DH Context: Israel recently targeted Iran’s key nuclear facilities at Natanz, Fordo, and Isfahan — sites central to uranium enrichment — raising fresh concerns about Iran’s potential nuclear weapons capability. About Uranium Enrichment: What is Uranium Enrichment?           It is the process of increasing the concentration of Uranium-235 (U-235) isotope in natural uranium to …

UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 23 November 2024

  UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 23 November 2024 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. …

Centrifugal Process & Uranium Enrichment

Source:   TH  Context: Iran announced plans to launch advanced centrifuges in response to a censure resolution by the UN’s International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), escalating tensions over its nuclear program. About Centrifugal Process: Definition: Centrifuges spin uranium gas at high speeds to enrich uranium by increasing the concentration of the fissile isotope U-235. Uses: Low-enriched …

Iran invites the UN nuclear body chief to Tehran for talks:

GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora.   Context: Iran has invited the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for talks after the UN official expressed concern over a lack of contact with Iranian authorities. Previously, the IAEA complained that it …

Iran makes more 20% enriched uranium than watchdog reported:

GS Paper 2 Topics Covered: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora.   Context: Iran has produced more than 120 kilograms (265 pounds) of 20% enriched uranium,  far more than what the U.N. nuclear watchdog reported last month.   Background: In September, the International Atomic Energy Agency said …

Pakistan exploiting scope of uranium enrichment in Gilgit Baltistan:

GS Paper 3 Topics Covered: Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security.   Context: In violation of international laws, Pakistan has been exploiting the scope of uranium enrichment in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan, confirmed locals and political activists from the occupied region.   India’s concerns: Earlier, there were reports that Pakistan has …