It is said that India has substantial reserves of shale oil and gas, which can feed the needs of the country for a quarter century. However, tapping of the resources doesn’t appear to be high on the agenda. Discuss critically the availability and issues involved. 10 marks-200 words.
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It is said that India has substantial reserves of shale oil and gas, which can feed the needs of the country for a quarter century. However, tapping of the resources doesn’t appear to be high on the agenda. Discuss critically the availability and issues involved. 10 marks-200 words.

India is purportedly endowed with significant reserves of shale oil and gas, a potential resource capable of sustaining the nation's energy demands for a quarter-century.
With growing scarcity of fossil fuels, atomic energy is gaining more and more significance in India. Discuss the availability of raw material required for the generation of atomic energy in India and in the world. (10 marks, 200 words)
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With growing scarcity of fossil fuels, atomic energy is gaining more and more significance in India. Discuss the availability of raw material required for the generation of atomic energy in India and in the world. (10 marks, 200 words)

With the increasing scarcity of fossil fuels, atomic energy has emerged as a crucial alternative in India's energy landscape. This shift towards nuclear power is driven by its potential to provide a sustainable and reliable source of electricity.