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Represents advanced nuclear technology, addresses fuel scarcity by breeding new fuel, potential for waste reduction, and a critical component of India's long-term energy strategy.
Fast Breeder Reactors are advanced nuclear reactors that generate more fissile material than they consume, by converting fertile materials like Uranium-238 into fissile Plutonium-239, or Thorium-232 into Uranium-233, using fast neutrons.
Fuel
Typically Uranium-Plutonium Mixed Oxide (MOX) fuel.
Breeding
Converts Uranium-238 (fertile) into Plutonium-239 (fissile) in the blanket.
Neutrons
Uses fast (unmoderated) neutrons, unlike conventional thermal reactors.
Coolant
Often uses liquid sodium as a coolant due to its excellent heat transfer properties and low neutron moderation.
Static syllabus anchors
| Type | Reference |
|---|---|
| Conceptual area | Science & Technology |
| Conceptual area | Nuclear Technology |
| Conceptual area | Energy Security |
Institutions & roles
| Body | Role |
|---|---|
| Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR) | Designs and develops |
| Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam Limited (BHAVINI) | Constructs and operates |
| Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) | Oversees |
Prelims angle: Conceptual understanding
Prelims angle: Factual recall
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Open questionWhich of the following statements with regard to India's Deep Ocean Mission is/are correct? 1. It was launched by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterw...
Open questionThe Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS) recently introduced a national standard to test and assess bomb disposal system. Which of the following statements with r...
Open questionWhich of the following statements with regard to India's Deep Ocean Mission is/are correct? 1. It was launched by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterw...
Open questionPARLIAMENT QUESTION: PROTOTYPE FAST BREEDER REACTOR
05 Aug 2026 · FBRs are nuclear reactors that produce more fissile fuel than they consume, typically using MOX fuel and fast neutrons to convert fertile materials into fissile ones, vital for India's second nuclear stage.
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Fast Breeder Reactors (FBRs)
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