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2020 · Current AffairsPrevious Year Question
Q85.
In India, why are some nuclear reactors kept under "IAEA Safeguards" while others are not?
A. Some use uranium and others use thorium
B. Some use imported uranium and others use domestic supplies.
C. Some are operated by foreign enterprises and others are operated by domestic enterprises
D. Some are State-owned and others are privately-
Answer

B

Explanation

The nuclear reactors in India are placed under IAEA safeguards only if they are fuelled by uranium procured from abroad. There are at present 22 operational reactors, of which 14 are under the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) safeguards as these use imported fuel. India currently imports uranium from Russia, Kazakhstan and Canada. Plans are also afoot to procure the fuel from Uzbekistan and Australia. By placing the reactors under the
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