CURRENT AFFAIRS

2021

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
India will have how many nuclear reactors by 2024?
A
7
B
8
C
5
D
9
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Presently, India has 22 nuclear power reactors operating in 7 states, with an installed capacity of 6780 MegaWatt electric (MWe).

Detailed explanation-2: -The Indian government is currently building 11 reactors, with a total capacity of 8.7GW. The price of electricity produced from nuclear power is comparable to that of conventional power sources such as thermal power. India currently operates 22 nuclear reactors, with a total capacity of more than 6.7GW.

Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -Nuclear Power Plants of India: Future India aims to construct 21 new nuclear power reactors, including 10 PHWRs, with a total combined generating capacity of 15, 700 MWe by 2031, according to a January 2019 Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) announcement.

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