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2016

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Recently, which country has invited India to join in developing next-generation nuclear reactors and to participate in its fast-reactor research project.
A
Russia
B
Japan
C
China
D
US
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Russia has invited India to join in developing next-generation nuclear reactors and to participate in its fast-reactor research project, an official of Rosatom, the country’s state atomic energy corporation, has said.

Detailed explanation-2: -According to a written reply by Minister of State in the PMO Jitendra Singh, the 500 MW Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam is likely to be operational in 2024, followed by two 1, 000 MW units at Kudankulam in 2025.

Detailed explanation-3: -Jaitapur Nuclear Power Project is a proposed nuclear power plant in India.

Detailed explanation-4: -There are presently 22 reactors with a total capacity of 6780 MW in operation and one reactor, KAPP-3 (700 MW) has been connected to the grid on January 10, 2021. In addition, there are 8 reactors (including 500 MW PFBR being implemented by BHAVINI) totaling to 6000 MW under construction at various stages.

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