Multiple choice

Which of the following is the status of the Nuclear Liability Bill that seeks to limit the liabilities in the event of an atomic accident?

  1. Not introduced in either houses of Parliament

  2. Introduced in Lok Sabha

  3. Passed by Rajya Sabha

  4. Passed by Lok Sabha

  5. Both (b) and (c)
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Bill, 2010 that prescribes the liability of an operator in a nuclear accident and relief to the victims in such mishaps, was introduced in the Lok Sabha on May 7, 2010.

The Bill provides maximum liability in respect of each nuclear incident at a rupee equivalent of 300 million Special Drawing Rights (SDRs). The liability of an operator for each nuclear incident has been pegged at Rs 500 crore. The passage of the Bill is crucial for the operationalisation of the Indo-US Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement.

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