Context:
Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) Grants Permission for First Approach to Criticality of 500 MWe PFB
Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB):
- Established in – 1983
- Related Acts – Atomic Energy Act and Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
- Mission – To ensure use of ionizing radiation & nuclear energy in India does not cause undue risk to health of people and environment
- Headquarters – Mumbai, India.
- Key Functions –
- Enforces safety standards for nuclear and radiation facilities.
- Grants licenses for nuclear facilities and radiation applications.
- Conducts safety inspections and assessments of nuclear plants and radiation facilities.
- Promotes research in nuclear and radiation safety.
- Investigates nuclear incidents and accidents.
- Organizational Structure – Consists of a chairman and other Board members who are experts from various fields.
Source: PIB
Previous Year Question
In India, why are some nuclear reactors kept under “IAEA safeguards” while others are not?
[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2020 Prelims]
(a) Some use uranium and others use thorium
(b) Some use imported uranium and others use domestic supplies
(c) Some are operated by foreign enterprises and others are operated by domestic enterprises
(d) Some are State-owned and others are privately-owned
Answer: (b)
