How much iron ore did NMDC produce in August 2026, according to the Ministry of Steel's review?
- A.2.58 million tonnes
- B.3.58 million tonnes
- C.4.07 million tonnes
- D.6.15 million tonnes
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Explanation
The correct answer is 4.07 million tonnes. The review records that NMDC mined that quantity of iron ore in August 2026, which is growth of 20.8 per cent over the same month a year earlier. Option B is the trap, and a well-made one: 3.58 million tonnes is NMDC's sales figure for the same month, up 5.6 per cent over the year. Production and sales are reported side by side in the release, so a candidate who reads only the first number he sees will answer wrongly. Options A and D do not appear in the release. Two further figures belong with this answer: for April to August of the financial year, production stood at 23.23 million tonnes and sales at 18.72 million tonnes. The release also notes that the Kirandul, Bacheli and Donimalai mines each recorded their highest August production so far, which is itself a likely question.
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Practice Questions
Which of the following is NOT among the Top 7 steel producers named by the Ministry of Steel?
- A.SAIL
- B.NMDC
- C.RINL
- D.JSW Group
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The review names the Top 7 producers as SAIL, RINL, NSL, the TSL Group, AM/NS, JSL (JSPL) and the JSW Group.
Read the full explanation →SRTMI of India signed an MoU on iron and steel research with a body from which country?
- A.Canada
- B.Japan
- C.Sweden
- D.Germany
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The review records that SRTMI and SWERIM of Sweden signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation in iron and steel research, technology and innovation.
Read the full explanation →What was the theme of the 14th India Chem 2026 held in Mumbai?
- A.Advantage Bharat: An Emerging Global Chemicals Hub
- B.Chemicals for a Viksit Bharat
- C.Green Chemistry, Green Growth
- D.Make in India, Mix in India
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The 14th edition of India Chem was organised in Mumbai from 22 to 24 October 2026 as a three-day event aimed at drawing investment and promoting sustainable growth in chemicals and petrochemicals.
Read the full explanation →Which of the following is NOT one of India's three operational Petroleum, Chemicals and Petrochemicals Investment Regions?
- A.Dahej in Gujarat
- B.Paradeep in Odisha
- C.Visakhapatnam-Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh
- D.Haldia in West Bengal
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India has three operational PCPIRs: Dahej in Gujarat, Visakhapatnam-Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh and Paradeep in Odisha. Haldia is not among them, so option D is the exception.
Read the full explanation →What is the total financial outlay of the BHAVYA Rasayan scheme for dedicated chemical parks?
- A.Rs 1,000 crore
- B.Rs 3,030 crore
- C.Rs 5,000 crore
- D.Rs 30,000 crore
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The Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana Rasayan scheme, approved in July 2026, carries that total outlay, of which Rs 3,000 crore is earmarked for common infrastructure and basic utilities and Rs 30 crore for administrative expenditure.
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