Q. Which country launches the world's first thorium molten salt nuclear power station in Gobi Desert?
Answer:
China
Notes: China plans to launch the world’s first thorium molten salt nuclear power station in the Gobi Desert in 2025. Unlike traditional reactors that use uranium and require water for cooling, this station will use thorium and liquid salt or carbon dioxide for heat transfer. This design reduces meltdown risks. Thorium, a naturally occurring element, must be converted to U-233 in a reactor to produce nuclear energy.