Nuclear Power - Current Affairs Questions and Answers

1)   India will host the implementation and assessment meeting of GICNT standing for?

a. Global Initiative to Combat New Terrorism
b. Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism
c. Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terror
d. Global Initiative to Counter Nuclear Terrorism
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism

Explanation:
India will be hosting the Implementation and Assessment Group Meeting of the GICNT. GICNT stands for Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism.

This is a key meet on nuclear security in February 8-10, 2017.

It is being hosted by MEA in coordination with DAE.

Around 150 delegates from 100 partner countries and international organisations will participate in the event.

This highlights India's commitment to global nuclear non proliferation and peaceful use of nuclear energy and overall engagement with global community on national security issues.

GICNT: Know More

  • GICNT was launched in 2006 by Russia (Vladmir Putin) and the US (George W. Bush)
  • Members: 86
  • Observers: 5 organisations
  • It has held several multilateral activities in support of its Statement of Principles.
  • GICNT partner nations organize and host workshops, conferences, and exercises.
  • It aims to share best practices for implementing the Statement of Principles.
  • The GICNT also holds Plenary meetings to discuss improvements and changes to the partnership.
2)   China has signed an agreement for nuclear cooperation with which African nation?

a. Mozambique
b. Madagascar
c. Sudan
d. None of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Sudan

Explanation:
China has a long standing nuclear cooperation with Pakistan and has constructed numerous nuclear power reactors.

  • It is currently building close to 1100 MW reactors in Karachi
  • China has signed the agreement with Sudan, its closest ally in Africa to built 600 MW atomic reactor, the first such project in the African nation
  • Framework deals have been signed by state owned China National Nuclear Corp and Sudan on nuclear power development including a 600 MW atomic reactor, according to official media China Daily.
  • Agreements involve a blueprint for nuclear power development in the next decade for Sudan and construction of the first nuclear power station in the country

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