To ensure the protection from radioactive emission or atomic energy radiation in India is the main function of _______.

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MPSC State Service Main Examination 2021 - General Studies IV Official Paper

Answer 1

The correct answer is option 4

Key Points

The Board of Radiation and Isotope Technology (BRIT)
- is a technical wing of the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) that is responsible for the development and application of radiation and isotope technology for peaceful purposes.
- It does not have any regulatory function.
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
- is responsible for the development and operation of space programs in India.
- It does not have any regulatory function in the area of radiation protection.
The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)
- is a premier research institute in India that conducts research in a wide range of areas, including physics, chemistry, biology, and mathematics.
- It does not have any regulatory function in the area of radiation protection.
The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB)
- is the regulatory body for nuclear safety in India.
- It is responsible for ensuring the protection of people and the environment from the harmful effects of ionizing radiation.
- The AERB was established in 1983 by the Government of India under the Atomic Energy Act, 1962.Hence option 4 is correct.