1) India will host the implementation and assessment meeting of GICNT standing for?
a. Global Initiative to Combat New Terrorism
b. Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism
c. Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terror
d. Global Initiative to Counter Nuclear Terrorism
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ANSWER: Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism
Explanation:
India will be hosting the Implementation and Assessment Group Meeting of the GICNT. GICNT stands for Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism.
This is a key meet on nuclear security in February 8-10, 2017.
It is being hosted by MEA in coordination with DAE.
Around 150 delegates from 100 partner countries and international organisations will participate in the event.
This highlights India's commitment to global nuclear non proliferation and peaceful use of nuclear energy and overall engagement with global community on national security issues.
GICNT: Know More - GICNT was launched in 2006 by Russia (Vladmir Putin) and the US (George W. Bush)
- Members: 86
- Observers: 5 organisations
- It has held several multilateral activities in support of its Statement of Principles.
- GICNT partner nations organize and host workshops, conferences, and exercises.
- It aims to share best practices for implementing the Statement of Principles.
- The GICNT also holds Plenary meetings to discuss improvements and changes to the partnership.
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2) With the number of reactors, India ranks how much in the world?
a. 3 rd
b. 7 th
c. 10 th
d. 9 th
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ANSWER: 7th
Explanation:
- 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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3) China has signed an agreement for nuclear cooperation with which African nation?
a. Mozambique
b. Madagascar
c. Sudan
d. None of the above
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ANSWER: Sudan
Explanation:
China has a long standing nuclear cooperation with Pakistan and has constructed numerous nuclear power reactors. - It is currently building close to 1100 MW reactors in Karachi
- China has signed the agreement with Sudan, its closest ally in Africa to built 600 MW atomic reactor, the first such project in the African nation
- Framework deals have been signed by state owned China National Nuclear Corp and Sudan on nuclear power development including a 600 MW atomic reactor, according to official media China Daily.
- Agreements involve a blueprint for nuclear power development in the next decade for Sudan and construction of the first nuclear power station in the country
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4) Where is ‘Hall of Nuclear Power’ located?
a. Kakrapar
b. New Delhi
c. Rawatbhata
d. Mumbai
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ANSWER: New Delhi
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This is Northern India’s first permanent exhibition on nuclear power, built in the national capital which is going to be opened to the public at National Science Centre (NSC). The exhibition, titled ‘Hall of Nuclear Power – Atoms Serving the Nation’ is spread over an area of about 700 sq. m., with over 60 permanent exhibits, covering various aspects of nuclear energy, with prime focus on nuclear power plant safety and applications for human welfare, which include nuclear medicine, food irradiation, as well as several other day-to-day applications of nuclear energy. Scientific information about nuclear power generation, its basics, and non-power uses of nuclear and radiation technology has also been showcased at the gallery.
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