2023
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Question
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By what year does the Government of India aim to achieve a nearly 9% share of electricity generation from nuclear sources?
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2047
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2045
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2042
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2040
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -India plans to generate 9% of its electricity from nuclear sources by 2047, according to Union Minister Jitendra Singh. The move will help it achieve its net-zero target by 2070.
Detailed explanation-2: -JITENDRA SINGH): (a) The share of nuclear power in the total electricity generation in the country in the year 2021-22 was about 3.15%. (b) The Government has arranged for adequate quantity of fuel to enable operation of the existing nuclear power reactors at rated capacity.
Detailed explanation-3: -Ans. Currently, India has 22 operational nuclear reactors, out of which, 18 reactors are Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs) and 4 are Light Water Reactors (LWRs).
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