EnergyGS-3
19 December 2025Energy Independence and the Strategic Role of Nuclear Power
Syllabus: Clean Energy Transition
Department of Atomic Energy
Why in news?
India reiterated its commitment to energy independence, highlighting nuclear power as essential for reliable 24x7 clean energy and the 100 GW target by 2047.
⚛️Static Concepts
Climate Change MitigationAatmanirbhar Bharat
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Prelims-Oriented Points
- Net Zero target set for 2070.
- Nuclear power required for data centres and AI-driven sectors.
- Hybrid energy model combining renewables, nuclear and hydrogen.
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Examiner's Trap: Nuclear energy is positioned as complementary, not a replacement for renewables.
Quick Data Points
Net Zero target: 2070
Nuclear capacity target: 100 GW by 2047
Mains Value Addition
GS-3: Energy transition and strategic autonomy.- Reduces dependence on fossil fuel imports.
- Provides stable base-load power.
- Supports geopolitical and economic resilience.
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