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), […]

    Melting glaciers pose a major threat to Central Asia Sub: Geo Sec : Climatology Context: In the high mountains of Kyrgyzstan, where a glacier once stood at 4,000 meters, only grey rocks remain. This is part of the Tian Shan range, spanning Central Asia. The rapid glacier melt signals climate change’s impact, threatening […]