Karachi Nuclear Power | MCQs

Explanation

KANUPP stands for Karachi Nuclear Power Plant

it is a large commercial nuclear power plant located at Paradise Point in Karachi Sindh 

it is Pakistan's first nuclear energy plant

it is composed of three commercial nuclear power plants

K1: 1 August 1966 (support from Canada) 

K2: 20 August 2015 (investment provided by China and IAEA)

K3: 31 May 2016 (investment provided by China and IAEA)

Explanation

The first nuclear power plant in Pakistan was established in Karachi With the help of Canada.

KANUPP is Pakistan's first nuclear power plant, inaugurated on November 28, 1972, with a total gross capacity of 137 MW.

while

K2 & K3 with the help of China 

K2  started on 21 May 2021 and has an 1100 MW capacity.

K3 is expected to be started in 2022.

ND23-2-2023

Explanation

The PAEC termed it a ‘Pakistan Day’ gift to the nation. It said the nuclear power plant (NPP) had achieved criticality at the end of February and was undergoing certain safety tests and procedures before it could finally be connected to the national grid.