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UPSC Prelims 2020 Paper-1 📅 04 Oct, 2020

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-owned
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UPSC Prelims
2020 • 04 Oct, 2020 • Paper-1
In India, why are some nuclear reactors kept under "IAEA Safeguards" while others are not?
Correct Answer
Some use imported uranium and others use domestic supplies
Strategic Separation Plan: Following the historic Indo-US civil nuclear agreement framework, India agreed to formally segregate its civilian energy-generating n......
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💡 Analysis & Explanation
Strategic Separation Plan ▼
Following the historic Indo-US civil nuclear agreement framework, India agreed to formally segregate its civilian energy-generating nuclear facilities from its strategic, military-oriented nuclear weapons program.
International Protocols ▼
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) enforces strict monitoring safeguards globally to verify that nuclear materials are used purely for peaceful energy generation and are not secretly diverted for weaponization.
Import Conditionality ▼
To gain access to global nuclear commerce, India placed all civilian reactors that operate using imported, foreign-sourced uranium under permanent IAEA oversight, as this is a mandatory legal condition imposed by the Nuclear Suppliers Group. However, reactors utilizing domestically mined indigenous uranium remain firmly outside these specific international inspections, reserving them for India's strategic autonomy.
Conclusion ▼
The regulatory distinction is strictly based on the geographical origin of the uranium fuel supply.
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