Context: The Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant in Bangladesh, a landmark project built with Russian collaboration under Rosatom, has recently faced allegations of irregularities.
About Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant:
Location: Situated in Rooppur, Ishwardi Upazila, Pabna District.
Built by: Constructed by Rosatom, Russia’s state nuclear corporation.
River bank: Located along the Padma River.
What is the Status of India’s Nuclear Energy?
About:
Nuclear energy is the fifth-largest source of electricity for India which contributes about 3% of the total electricity generation in the country.
India has over 22 nuclear reactors in 7 power plants across the country which produces 6780 MW of nuclear power.
MCQs
The Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant is being built with the collaboration of which country?
(a) China
(b) Russia
(c) United States
(d) France
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