‘Export potential high for plantation sector’ Sub: Geo Sec: Eco Geo Context: Plantation commodities and their value-added products have significant export potential. Key Export Statistics: Tea: 260 million kg exported last fiscal year Coffee: $1.29 billion worth of exports Spices:9% consistent growth rate (CAGR) Value Addition in Exports: Spices: Nearly 50% of exports […]

    Tata Steel commissions ‘India’s largest blast furnace’ at Kalinganagar Sub: Geo  Sec: Eco Geo  Context: Tata Steel successfully commissioned India’s largest blast furnace at Kalinganagar in Jajpur district of Odisha as part of the Phase II plant expansion. The new blast furnace, with a volume of 5,870 cubic metre, is equipped with state-of-the-art […]

    ‘Planned flood’: As south Bengal is inundated, Mamata Banerjee threatens to snap ties with DVC Sub: Geo Sec: Indian Physical Geo Floods in South Bengal: Recent flooding in south Bengal has led to political tensions and accusations, with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at the center of the controversy. Key Points: The Bengal government […]

    India’s zinc consumption to rise to over 2 mn tonnes in next 10 years Sub: Geo  Sec: Eco geo Context: India’s Zinc Consumption Set to Double in Next Decade. Details: India’s zinc consumption is expected to increase from 1.1 million tonnes to over 2 million tonnes in the next 10 years. India’s current […]

    MOIL eyes overseas expansion Sub: Geo Sec: Eco Geo Context: MOIL (Manganese Ore India Ltd), a state-owned company, is planning to expand its operations both domestically and internationally. MOIL HQ: Nagpur, India. Key points: International Expansion: Seeking overseas acquisitions for manganese ore mines and other critical minerals Target regions: Africa (South Africa, Gabon), […]