Explained: India’s first indigenous Fast Breeder Reactor begins ‘core loading’, why it matters
Syllabus: GS-III, Subject: Science and Technology, Topic: Nuclear Technology, Issue: Fast Breeder Reactor Context: India’s indigenous Fast Breeder Reactor (FBR) at Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu, commenced core loading. Core loading involves placing nuclear fuel assemblies inside the reactor core. India’s FBR program: Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam Ltd (BHAVINI) was established in 2003 to build and operate […]