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IAEA Initiates Investigations on ‘Dirty Bomb’ Claims in Ukraine
The UN’s nuclear watchdog International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) recently initiated investigations on Russia’s allegations accusing Ukraine of producing dirty bombs. What are dirty bombs? Dirty bomb is a conventional explosive device laced with toxic materials. Unlike a nuclear weapon, ..
Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Kyiv-Moscow dialogue on Nuclear Safety
On 10th March 2022, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director-General has said that IAEA has succeeded in establishing a high-level direct dialogue on nuclear security between Russia and Ukraine. Establishing direct dialogue IAEA Director-General held meetings with the foreign ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Fire at Iran’s Nuclear facility slows down development of Centrifugal Machines
A fire that broke out in the Natanz nuclear facility of Iran has caused significant damages that could slow down Iran’s Nuclear enrichment programme. There were no casualties reported in the incident. Highlights The Natanz Uranium enrichment site is located ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020
United Nations Nuclear Agency sends COVID-19 testing gears to 40 countries
The International Atomic Energy Agency, an autonomous wing of the United Nations has sent COVID-19 testing gears to around 40 countries. Highlights The IAEA is known for its nuclear inspection works in countries such as Iran. It also helps countries ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
International Atomic Energy Agency
The IAEA is a global nuclear watchdog which aims to promote the non-military applications of nuclear energy and serve as an inhibitor for the military use of nuclear weapons. About IAEA- The IAEA was established on 29 July 1957 as ..
27th Fusion Energy Conference held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat
The 27th Fusion Energy Conference (FEC 2018) was held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The six-day event is organised by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and hosted by Department of Atomic Energy and Gandhinagar-based Institute of Plasma Research. FEC 2018 The ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2018
India puts four more nuclear facilities under IAEA safeguards
India has decided to place four more reactors under International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) safeguards. It was announced Sekhar Basu, Chairman, Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) at 62nd General Conference of IAEA held in Vienna, Austria. The four reactors include two ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2018
IAEA opens world’s first low Enriched Uranium bank in Kazakhstan
The UN global nuclear watchdog, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has opened world’s first low Enriched Uranium (LEU) Bank in Oskemen in Kazakhstan. The bank is owned and managed by IAEA. It will be the first of its kind LEU ..