Iran to launch 'Advance Centrifuge' in response to IAEA Censure

Iran to launch ‘Advance Centrifuge’ in response to IAEA Censure

In response a censure motion was passed by the International Atomic Energy Agency Board of Governors against it, Iran plans to install new and advanced centrifuges.

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About Centrifuges

Centrifuges are the machines that enrich uranium transformed into gas by rotating it at very high speed, increasing the proportion of fissile isotope material (U-235).
Centrifuge rotors are made from strong, lightweight materials like carbon fibre, aluminium or maraging steel.
The output of a centrifuge is measured in SWU per year, which reflects the effort needed to separate the two uranium isotopes.

About International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

It is an autonomous international organisation (established in 1957) within the United Nations system.
It seeks to maximise the contribution of nuclear technology to society while verifying its peaceful use.
Member States: 175 ( India has been a member since its inception.)
Headquarter: Vienna, Austria.

UPSC PYQ

Q. Consider the following statements: (2023)

Statement-I: India, despite uranium deposits, depends on coal for most of its electricity production.

Statement-II: Uranium, enriched to the extent of at least 60%, is required for the production of electricity.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I

(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-1

(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

Answer: C