IAEA emphasized that nuclear techniques are driving innovative solutions to global challenges.

Key Applications of Nuclear Techniques in Different Spheres 

• Medical: Used in diagnosis and therapy. 
  • An X ray based diagnostic tool pivotal for the timely detection and treatment of breast tumours.
  • Radioactive iodine (I-131) is used to treat thyroid cancer and other conditions affecting the thyroid gland.
• Energy: Nuclear energy produces about 10% of the world’s electricity (International Energy Agency (IEA)). 
• Agriculture:
  • Fallout radionuclide (FRN) technique Analyzes soil radionuclide concentrations to measure erosion patterns. 
  • Radioimmunoassay (RIA) technology: Detects hormone levels in animals enabling precise timing for artificial insemination, etc. 
• Environment: 
  • Isotope hydrology uses both stable and radioactive isotopes to follow the movements of the water in the hydrologic cycle.
  • Isotopic techniques are helping in monitoring extreme weather events. 
• Industry: Tracers are used in expensive industrial equipment to obtain information that makes it possible to extend its operative life.
• Other: 
  • Food Safety, E.g. Food irradiation, it is the process of exposing foodstuffs to gamma rays to kill bacteria that can cause food-borne disease, and to increase shelf life.
  • Radioisotope thermal generators (RTGs) are used in space missions.