History Flashcards
What is the focus of the chapter on Science and Technology?
India’s achievements in the areas of science and technology and important institutions’ contributions.
Who set up the Indian Atomic Energy Commission?
Jawaharlal Nehru set up the Indian Atomic Energy Commission on 10th August 1948.
Who was the first Chairman of the Indian Atomic Energy Commission?
Dr Homi Bhabha was appointed as the first Chairman.
What were the objectives of the Indian Atomic Energy Commission?
To produce electricity from atomic energy, increase food grain yield, develop nanotechnology, and set up related technology.
What was ‘Apsara’?
‘Apsara’ was a nuclear reactor set up by the Department of Atomic Energy in 1956.
When was the atomic power station set up at Tarapur?
The atomic power station was set up at Tarapur in 1969.
What is the significance of the reactors in atomic power development?
Reactors are important for developing atomic power.
Where were factories for heavy water manufacturing set up?
Factories were set up at Vadodara, Talcher, Tuticorin, and Kota.
What was the Heavy Water Projects institution renamed to?
It was later renamed to Heavy Water Board.
What is celebrated on 28th February?
28th February is celebrated as ‘Science Day’ all over the country.
What is the Dhruva Nuclear Reactor?
A completely Indian made nuclear reactor started in 1985 at Trombay near Mumbai.
What fuel does the Dhruva nuclear reactor use?
The Dhruva nuclear reactor uses uranium as fuel.
What does the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd. (NPCIL) do?
NPCIL was set up in 1987 to generate electricity from atomic energy.
What was the objective of NPCIL?
To master and develop technology for safe, cheap, and environmentally profitable power.
When did India perform its first nuclear test?
India performed its first nuclear test at Pokharan in May 1974.
Who was Dr Homi Sethna?
Dr Homi Sethna was involved in India’s first nuclear test at Pokharan.
