Q.3 What are the risks involved in the use of nuclear power in India? Should India consider renewable-energy technologies options against the backdrop of their reducing cost? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment-
  • https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/shutdown-this-misguided-energy-policy/article65215060.ece
  • In the intro, mention India’s plan for more nuclear reactors as announced in the Parliament in 2021.
  • In the body, mention the issues such risk of accidents, high cost, high capital investment etc. In the next part, mention decreasing cost of the renewable as compared to nuclear and need to adopt them.
  • Conclude by mentioning the need to follow the global trend and move away from nuclear energy.

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4 responses to “Q.3 What are the risks involved in the use of nuclear power in India? Should India consider renewable-energy technologies options against the backdrop of their reducing cost? (10 Marks)”

  1. Karun Kumar Takhele Avatar
    Karun Kumar Takhele

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      Staff @CD

      Karun

      Good attempt, content and structure both are fine.
      Some points can be added here and there.
      Intro is good. In risks, you can also mention unviable imports, design issues in foreign reactors etc. Safety concerns are well-written. Examples are good.
      In next part, cost comparison can be done, ₹ 2.2/unit power in solar energy compared to ₹15/unit in case of nuclear.
      Other dimensions are fine.
      Conclusion is good.
      Keep practicing. 🙂

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      Javed

      Nice attempt, you have covered the crux of the answer well.
      Introduction first line looks incomplete. Examples mentioned are good. Some India specific reasons can be mentioned too for example unviable imports, design issues in foreign reactors, lack of indigenous capability etc
      Next part is good. Data on costs can be mentioned. Also, examples of recent advances in the field of renewables can be incorporated.
      Try to provide a conclusion.
      Keep practicing. 🙂

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