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24 December, 2019
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Syllabus subtopic: Disaster and disaster management.
Prelims and Mains focus: on the Fukushima nuclear disaster and its impact; concerns regarding releasing contaminated water into the sea
News: On Monday, Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry proposed gradually releasing the water into the ocean or allowing it to evaporate, saying a controlled discharge into the sea would “stably dilute and disperse” it. The ministry ruled out alternatives like continuing to store it in tanks or injecting it deep into the ground. Abe’s Cabinet will make the final decision.
Concerns
Water contamination at the plant
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Present Scenario
About Fukushima Nuclear Disaster, 2011
Source: Indian Express
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