CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -India plans to commission 20 nuclear power plants by 2031, adding nearly 15, 000 MW in power generating capacity, the government told the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.

Detailed explanation-2: -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.

Detailed explanation-3: -It also has a huge potential and can provide the country long term energy security in a sustainable manner. Expansion of nuclear power capacity will help in the country’s energy transition for meeting the goal of net zero economy.

Detailed explanation-4: -Rajasthan Atomic Power Station, located in Rawatbhata in the state of Rajasthan. The plant now operates 4 IPHWR reactors and one CANDU reactor.

Detailed explanation-5: -Government aims to increase nuclear power generation capacity by three times in ten years. If it is 4, 780 MW today, the same would go up to 13, 480 MW, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said during Question Hour in the Lok Sabha.