In which one of the following areas did the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research make significant progress in the year 2005?
✓ Correct answer: a) Reprocessing the uranium-plutonium mixed carbide fuel of the Fast Breeder Test Reactor.
ExplanationIn 2005, the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR) made significant progress in reprocessing the uranium- plutonium mixed carbide fuel used in the Fast Breeder Test Reactor (FBTR).Reprocessing the spent fuel from the FBTR posed significant challenges due to its intense radioactivity and the distinct chemical characteristics of the mixed carbide fuel.The accomplishment of successful reprocessing showcased India’s expertise in managing and recycling this advanced type of nuclear fuel.It also provided critical knowledge for the advancement of next-generation fast breeder reactors, including the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam.9. MISCELLANEOUS 147
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