Introduction: A Nuclear Vision for Viksit Bharat@2047 As India marches toward its ambitious goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047, energy security stands as a pivotal pillar in the vision of Viksit Bharat . Amid the global climate crisis and rising energy demands, nuclear power has re-emerged as a compelling solution. India’s commitment to achieving 100 GW of nuclear power capacity by 2047 is both visionary and necessary—but achieving this requires a strategic shift in policy, participation, and international cooperation. While India’s nuclear energy sector has traditionally been a tightly controlled domain under government monopoly—primarily led by the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) and Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) —it is now imperative to welcome private sector investments and foreign partnerships. A reformed nuclear ecosystem can unlock the full potential of atomic energy as a clean, reliable, and scalable contributor to India’s net-zero aspiration...
China’s DeepSeek AI: A New Challenger in AI Development China’s DeepSeek AI has introduced two advanced models, DeepSeek-V3 and DeepSeek-R1 , which have performed at par with OpenAI’s ChatGPT. These models mark a significant advancement in artificial intelligence, challenging Western dominance in AI research and applications. About DeepSeek AI Models Advanced AI Language Models DeepSeek-V3 and DeepSeek-R1 are state-of-the-art open-source AI models focused on natural language understanding, reasoning, coding, and mathematical computations. They exhibit improved efficiency in problem-solving compared to previous AI models. More Cost-Efficient DeepSeek-R1 is reported to be 20 to 50 times cheaper to use than OpenAI’s models, making it a cost-effective alternative. The lower cost of these AI models increases accessibility, particularly for startups and researchers. Better Efficiency & Performance The models require fewer computational resources while maintaining high accurac...