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Topic: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
7. Elaborate upon the risks and concerns associated with nuclear energy future . (250 words)
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
The article brings to us the fact that no one can predict whether the space adventure of Mr. Bezos or the nuclear venture of Mr. Gates will benefit the U.S. and the wider world. But there are significant risks that need to be addressed.
Key Demand of the question:
Elaborate upon the risks and concerns associated with nuclear energy future .
Directive:
Elaborate – Give a detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the particular context. You must be defining key terms where ever appropriate, and substantiate with relevant associated facts.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start with prospects of Nuclear energy in general.
Body:
The answer body must elaborate on the risks and concerns associated with nuclear energy future.
As per International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) article, post-2011 Fukushima disaster global community has turned to strengthen nuclear safety and has opted to phase out nuclear power.
Lack of sustainable nuclear policy and financing framework.
In India, the expected installation of imported reactors did not materialize because of our liability law and anti-nuclear protests in proposed locations.
Talk about the risks of nuclear proliferation. The fast breeder reactor of Bill Gates can “breed” excess plutonium, which can be used for developing a bomb.
Risks of commercialization; Availability of plutonium and enriched uranium through commercial channels would be fraught with inherent dangers.
Discuss the concerns around policies of India and China.
Conclusion:
Conclude with what should be the way forward.
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