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Sodium-Ion Battery (Na-ion Battery)

Current Affairs 02-Apr-2025

A Sodium-Ion Battery (Na-ion) is a type of rechargeable battery that uses sodium ions (Na⁺) as the charge carriers, instead of the lithium ions used in traditional Lithium-Ion Batteries (Li-ion). 

Thorium Molten Salt Nuclear Reactor

Current Affairs 02-Apr-2025

A Thorium Molten Salt Reactor (TMSR) is a type of nuclear reactor that uses thorium as fuel instead of uranium.

Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)

Current Affairs 02-Apr-2025

SMRs are compact, safe, and flexible nuclear reactors designed to generate up to 300 MW(e) of power per unit, much smaller than traditional reactors (700 MW(e) or more). 

Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)

Current Affairs 02-Apr-2025

Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) is a type of electrochemical energy storage system (ESS) that uses various electrochemical reactions to store electrical energy for later use.

Fast Breeder Reactor

Current Affairs 02-Apr-2025

A Fast Breeder Reactor (FBR) is a type of nuclear reactor that uses fast neutrons to produce more nuclear fuel than it consumes during electricity generation.

Tokamak: An Experimental Fusion Reactor

Current Affairs 02-Apr-2025

A Tokamak is an experimental machine designed to harness the energy of nuclear fusion, the process that powers the sun. 

How practice strengthens your UPSC exam preparation

Blog 02-Apr-2025

The UPSC exam is one of the toughest exams in India, which requires a smart approach to preparation. While studying is important, regular practice makes a big difference to success. Here is how practice helps in UPSC preparation: