USA, with 39% share, retained its standing as the world's largest arms exporters during 2017-21. Russia (19%), France (11%), China (4.6%) and Germany (4.5%) were among the top 5 largest exporters respectively.
The Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL), in Sambalpur, Odisha has become the leading coal-producing company in India. MCL achieved this feat after its overall coal production crossed 157 million tonnes (MT) in the financial year of 2021-22.
The biennial Rajya Sabha elections will be held for 13 seats on March 31, 2022. The seats are spread across six states- Punjab, Kerala, Himachal Pradesh, Assam, Tripura and Nagaland.