| Keyword/Event/Highlight | Details |
|---|---|
| SHANTI Bill, 2025 | Passed by Parliament, Rajya Sabha approved on 18th December 2025, completing the process. |
| Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) | Granted statutory status under the SHANTI Bill, enhancing its authority and independence. |
| Key Provisions | Consolidates Atomic Energy Act, 1962, and Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage (CLND) Act. |
| Enhanced Safety Framework | Mandatory inspections, five-year licence renewals, alignment with IAEA norms. |
| Advanced Reactor Technologies | Recognition of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and Bharat Small Reactors as clean-energy solutions. |
| Expanded Definition of Nuclear Damage | Includes environmental damage alongside human and property loss. |
| Graded Liability Caps | Introduced to attract smaller investors, with government-backed compensation mechanisms. |
| Atomic Energy Redressal Commission | Created for faster dispute resolution, preserving judicial oversight. |
| Private Participation | Limited to exploration activities; uranium mining, spent fuel, and heavy water remain under government control. |
| Cyber Security | Strengthened through encryption, audits, malware filtering, and multi-layered safeguards. |
| Nuclear Energy Roadmap | Targets: 9 GW (current), 22 GW (2032), 47 GW (2037), 67 GW (2042), 100 GW (2047). |
| Nuclear Plants Locations | Kudankulam, Kalpakkam, Tarapur, Rawatbhata; radiation levels well below global safety limits. |
| Answer to Question | B) Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) |
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