Kundulkulam nuclear power plant

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• Situated in Tamil Nadu, India on the Coromandel Coast near Chennai - construction started in 1984 and has been delayed several times due to technical problems and lack of funds

•It accommodates 2 pressurized heavy water reactors (PHWRs) with a total capacity of 2000 MW - is designed to help bridge the gap for increasing energy requirements in southern India

• Notable for incorporating enhanced safety features post-Fukushima, including upgraded tsunami barriers and emergency cooling systems

World economic prospectus report

•Global growth projected to slow down to 2.4 percent in 2024, and uneven recovery for regions as tight monetary policies, geopolitical tensions persist

• Developing economies face daunting challenges: very high debt burdens, limited fiscal space, climate-related risks impacting their growth prospects

•The recommended policy actions are strengthening the fiscal frameworks and addressing debt vulnerabilities along with accelerating green energy transition

Mission vatsalya

•Centrally sponsored scheme launched by Ministry of Women & Child Development to ensure safety, security and comprehensive development of children through support to state governments

•Focus on child protection services, childcare institutions, adoption, child welfare committees, and strengthening district child protection units

•Major components include emergency outreach services through Childline-1098, foster care program, and after-care support for children above 18 years leaving institutional Care