CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts said the operator of the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) Barakah Nuclear Power Plant (NPP), the first NPP in the Arab region, had strengthened operational safety by fully addressing the findings of an initial IAEA safety review mission five years ago.

Detailed explanation-2: -The construction of the plant commenced in July 2012. The Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant is located in Al Dhafra of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, approximately 53 km west-southwest of the city of Ruwais.

Detailed explanation-3: -Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant The UAE is currently building four units at the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant, and the project’s overall completion rate as of June 2022 is more than 97 per cent. The construction of the plant commenced in July 2012.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant is located in the Al Dhafra of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi on the Arabian Gulf, approximately 53 km west-southwest of the city of Ruwais. The Plant’s four APR1400 design nuclear reactors will supply up to 25% of the UAE’s electricity needs once fully operational.