Current Affairs - March 2022
Which coalfield in India is currently the largest coal-producing company of India after its production crossed 157 million tonnes in 2021-22?
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.
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance has extended the tenure of its current managing director & chief executive officer (MD & CEO) Tapan Singhel for another five years.
As a part of 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsava', the Union Ministry for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has organised the 'Sagar Parikrama' initiative, to understand the challenges, experiences and aspirations of the fishermen community. The programme is planned to be held in states that have a coastline, Gujarat will mark the first state as part of this initiative.
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