UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Banking FDI for nuclear power projects on cards
Q1. Under the phased FDI policy cleared by the Atomic Energy Commission in 2026, up to what maximum percentage of foreign direct investment is proposed to be permitted in nuclear power projects?
- A. 26 per cent
- B. 49 per cent
- C. 74 per cent
- D. 100 per cent
Q2. The Nuclear Energy Mission announced in the Union Budget 2025-26 sets which one of the following as India's flagship nuclear power capacity target for the year 2047?
- A. 40 GW
- B. 100 GW
- C. 22 GW
- D. 20 GW
Q3. The Nuclear Energy Mission for reaching 100 GW of nuclear capacity by 2047 is spearheaded by which one of the following?
- A. Department of Atomic Energy
- B. Ministry of Power
- C. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
- D. Central Electricity Authority
Q4. The Nuclear Energy Mission that earmarked ₹20,000 crore for the research and development of Small Modular Reactors was announced in which Union Budget?
- A. 2023-24
- B. 2024-25
- C. 2025-26
- D. 2026-27
Q5. Under the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010, the maximum liability of the operator for a nuclear reactor of 10 MW thermal capacity or above was fixed at:
- A. ₹500 crore
- B. ₹1,500 crore
- C. ₹2,100 crore
- D. ₹3,000 crore
Q6. In the context of India's nuclear sector, which one of the following correctly describes the mandate of the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL)?
- A. It is the nuclear safety regulator that grants permission for reactor criticality.
- B. It implements the first stage of the three-stage programme, operating PHWRs and LWRs for electricity generation.
- C. It is the apex body that approved the phased FDI policy for the nuclear sector.
- D. It undertakes uranium exploration and mining for the fuel cycle.
Q7. How many nuclear power reactors are currently operational in India?
Q8. How many Indian nuclear facilities have been declared to operate under International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) safeguards?