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2006 · Q28Science & TechnologyEnergy & Environmentmoderate

In which one of the following areas did the Indira Gandhi Center for Atomic Research make significant progress in the year 2005?

  1. (a)Re-processing the uranium-plutonium mixed carbide fuel of the Fast Breeder Test Reactor
  2. (b)New applications of radio-isotopes in metallurgy
  3. (c)A new technology for production of heavy water
  4. (d)A new technology for high-level nuclear waste management
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Official answer(a) Re-processing the uranium-plutonium mixed carbide fuel of the Fast Breeder Test Reactor

2026 · Q70Science & TechnologyEnergy & Environmentmoderate

Which of the following statements with regard to Green Hydrogen is/are correct ? 1. It is decarbonized hydrogen obtained from natural gas reforming combined with carbon capture and storage (CCS). 2. It is produced using electrolysis of water with electricity generated by renewable energy. 3. National Green Hydrogen Mission of India aims for abatement of nearly 50 MMT of annual greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. Select the answer using the code given below :

  1. (a)1 only
  2. (b)2 and 3 only
  3. (c)2 only
  4. (d)1, 2 and 3
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Official answer(b) 2 and 3 only

2024 · Q31Science & TechnologyEnergy & Environmentmoderate

With reference to radioisotope thermoelectric generators (RTGs), consider the following statements : 1. RTGs are miniature fission reactors. 2. RTGs are used for powering the onboard systems of spacecrafts. 3. RTGs can use Plutonium-238, which is a by-product of weapons development. Which of the statements given above are correct ?

  1. (a)1 and 2 only
  2. (b)2 and 3 only
  3. (c)1 and 3 only
  4. (d)1, 2 and 3
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Official answer(b) 2 and 3 only