India ranks 7th in terms of number of nuclear reactors

Q.  With the number of reactors, India ranks how much in the world?
- Published on 04 Aug 16

a. 3rd
b. 7th
c. 10th
d. 9th

ANSWER: 7th
 
  • At present India with twenty one (21) nuclear power reactors, stands seventh (7) among thirty one (31) countries with nuclear power in terms of number of reactors and thirteenth (13) in terms of electricity generation.
  • The present nuclear power installed capacity of 5780 MW is expected to shortly increase to 6780 MW with the start of commercial operation of Kudankulam Unit-2 (KKNPP-2).
  • India has signed nuclear agreements for cooperation in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy with Russia, United States of America (USA), France, Australia, United Kingdom, Czech Republic, Republic of Korea, Kazakhstan, Argentina, Canada, Vietnam and Sri Lanka. India proposes to sign such an agreement with Japan in future.

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