CSE · GS-3Official PYQ · CSE 2026 · Q6Science & Technology · Achievements in S&T · 10 marks · 150 words
English
Distinguish between a Fast Breeder Reactor (FBR) and a thermal nuclear reactor. In the context of first indigenously developed prototype FBR at Kalpakkam, explain the term ‘criticality’. What are its implications for clean energy future of our country?
हिन्दी
एक द्रुत प्रजनक रिएक्टर (एफ बी आर) और एक तापीय परमाणुक रिएक्टर के बीच भेद बताइए। कल्पक्कम में स्वदेशी रूप से विकसित प्रथम प्रारूपी (प्रोटोटाइप) एफ बी आर के संदर्भ में, ‘क्रान्तिकता (क्रिटकलिटी)’ पद की व्याख्या कीजिये। हमारे देश के स्वच्छ ऊर्जा भविष्य के लिये इसके निहितार्थ क्या हैं?
Text taken verbatim from the commission's published question paper. Transcribed from UPSC’s question paper, CS(M) 2026. Source
Syllabus
Science & Technology · Achievements in S&T
Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology.
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