IAS Gyan

Daily Mains Mini Test

CURRENT QUESTION::05-FEBRUARY-2020

4th February, 2020

 

Q. Whereas proliferation of traditional nuclear weapons has long been a concern, the issue
of dirty bombs and orphan sources has also become important in recent years. Explain what
a dirty bomb is and highlight the concerns linked with nuclear terrorism in India. In this
context, what are the issues that need to be addressed to effectively ensure the security of
nuclear material in India outside the already secured nuclear installations?

Q1. Whereas proliferation of traditional nuclear weapons has long been a concern, the issue of dirty bombs and orphan sources has also become important in recent years. Explain whata dirty bomb is and highlight the concerns linked with nuclear terrorism in India. In this context, what are the issues that need to be addressed to effectively ensure the security of nuclear material in India outside the already secured nuclear installations?