Mains GS Paper IIIScience & Technology

Nuclear Technology, Energy & Non-Proliferation

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Nuclear Technology, Energy & Non-Proliferation is part of the UPSC Mains GS Paper III syllabus, under Science & Technology. It appeared in Mains GS Paper III question papers in 2 of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 (2018, 2022).

What should you study in Nuclear Technology, Energy & Non-Proliferation?

Nuclear power — 3-stage programme (PHWRs, FBR, Thorium)
Nuclear doctrine — no-first-use, minimum credible deterrence
NSG membership — India's application; Chinese veto
IAEA — safeguards agreement; Additional Protocol

How often is Nuclear Technology, Energy & Non-Proliferation asked in UPSC Mains?

Asked in 2 of 10 years, including 1 of the last 5. Highlighted years below are the ones it appeared in.

2016: not asked
2017: not asked
2018: asked
2019: not asked
2020: not asked
2021: not asked
2022: asked
2023: not asked
2024: not asked
2025: not asked

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