Current Affairs- 28 APRIL 23
28-04-2023
By Admin
Should India consider phasing out nuclear power? (PG 9)(GS 3)
Current Affairs- 28 APRIL 23
Germany has shut down the last of its nuclear power plants; France, the nuclear powerhouse of the world, is struggling to replenish its stock of ageing reactors. With solar and wind power becoming more popular globally, there are questions on whether nuclear power, with its attendant concerns on cost and safety, remains a relevant option for a future that is fossilfree, particularly in India. In a conversation moderated by Jacob Koshy, R. Srikanth and Rahul Tongia discuss whether nuclear energy should be phased out. Edited excerpts: Globally, what is the outlook for nuclear power, especially when solar and wind power are becoming far more popular