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04/11/22 05:43 AM IST

IAEA says no sign of 'dirty bomb' work at Ukrainian sites

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  • The UN’s nuclear watchdog International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) recently initiated investigations on Russia’s allegations accusing Ukraine of producing dirty bombs.
Dirty Bomb 
  • Dirty bomb is a conventional explosive device laced with toxic materials.
  • Unlike a nuclear weapon, it does not cause atomic explosion. Rather, it spreads radioactive, biological or chemical wastes after explosion.
  • This weapone will not cause an immediate health impact since people in the affected region can escape from being exposed lethal dose of radiation.
  • However, economic impact could be severe due to the high costs incurred during the evacuation process.
  • Sometimes, the whole city or an urban region would be abandoned if it is hit by a dirty bomb.
IAEA 
  • Widely known as the world’s “Atoms for Peace and Development” organization within the United Nations family, the IAEA is the international centre for cooperation in the nuclear field.
  • The IAEA was created in 1957 in response to the deep fears and expectations generated by the discoveries and diverse uses of nuclear technology.
  • Headquarter: Vienna, Austria.
  • Objective- The Agency works with its Member States and multiple partners worldwide to promote safe, secure and peaceful use of nuclear technologies.
  • In 2005, it was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for their work for a safe and peaceful world.
Source- The Hindu 

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