GS Paper III · Infrastructure
Nuclear Energy Current Affairs for UPSC (GS Paper III)
From the syllabus: Infrastructure: energy, ports, roads, airports, railways etc.
Why it matters: Questions usually assess safety protocols, liability issues, and the strategic importance of expanding atomic power capacity to meet long term clean energy targets.
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August 2026
30 Aug 2026
External Power Loss at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Prompts IAEA AlarmThe International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) sounded an urgent alarm after Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant lost its main external power supply lines. The facility, which requires continuous electricity to cool its six...
16 Aug 2026
Kudankulam Nuclear Plant Sets Carbon Mitigation MilestoneThe Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant in Tamil Nadu has achieved a cumulative generation of 130.63 billion units of power. The plant's site director announced that the high capacity factor of over 101.5% in Reactors 1 and 2 has...
16 Aug 2026
Small Modular Reactors to Power India's Energy TransitionUnder new nuclear rules and a targeted 100 GW nuclear capacity goal, India is exploring collaborations that could favour Moscow's Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technology. The push for clean, reliable power is driven by the soaring...
July 2026
24 Jul 2026
US Signs Civil Nuclear Cooperation Deal with Saudi ArabiaThe United States has signed a landmark civil nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia, a move that is expected to significantly reshape the geopolitical landscape of West Asia. This deal establishes a framework for cooperation on peaceful...
21 Jul 2026
Kudankulam Nuclear Plant Data Leak Spotlights CybersecurityReports of a data leak at the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant have raised urgent concerns regarding the vulnerability of India's critical information infrastructure. Experts emphasize that cybersecurity and operational transparency are...
20 Jul 2026
India-Australia Uranium Deal Highlights Domestic Fuel DeficitIndia's ongoing nuclear energy expansion relies heavily on fuel imports due to limited high-grade domestic uranium reserves. The bilateral uranium supply agreement with Australia is critical to powering India's civil nuclear reactors...
19 Jul 2026
Cyber Vulnerabilities Highlight Risks to Kudankulam Nuclear PlantRecent editorial analyses have brought renewed focus to the data security of India's nuclear installations, referencing historical cyber incidents at the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant. Experts emphasize that robust cybersecurity,...
17 Jul 2026
Cybersecurity audit urged for nuclear installationsReports of a data leak at the Kudankulam nuclear plant have led to calls for a more transparent and robust cybersecurity framework for India's vital installations. Editorials emphasize that cybersecurity in nuclear plants is...
13 Jul 2026
India and Australia finalize administrative arrangements for uranium supplyIndia and Australia have concluded the administrative arrangements necessary to operationalize their civil nuclear cooperation agreement. This crucial step paves the way for direct commercial exports of Australian uranium to India's...
13 Jul 2026
New metal-organic material filters tritium from nuclear wastewater at record speedA research team from China has developed a metal-organic framework (MOF) material capable of extracting radioactive tritium from nuclear wastewater with unprecedented speed. Tritium is a hydrogen isotope that is notoriously difficult to...
Practise Nuclear Energy
10 of our latest questions on this topic (out of 23).
Question 1 of 10
Which of the following statements accurately describes the institutional status of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)?
Mains practice
The Indo-Australian relationship has evolved from a 'cricket-centric' bond to a 'comprehensive strategic partnership' anchored by energy and security. In light of the recent Uranium supply deal and defense declarations, analyze how this partnership strengthens India's role in the Indo-Pacific region.
15 marks
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