Nuclear Safety and Security

Critical for disaster management, international cooperation, energy policy, environmental protection, and understanding the implications of geopolitical conflicts on critical infrastructure.

Nuclear safety refers to the measures taken to prevent nuclear and radiation accidents or to limit their consequences, while nuclear security involves preventing, detecting, and responding to malicious acts involving nuclear or other radioactive material. Both are critical for the peaceful use of nuclear energy and require robust regulatory frameworks and operational protocols.

Prelims angle: Multi-statement analysis

Prelims angle: Factual recall