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Oil Refining

Oil refining is a crucial process in the petroleum industry. It transforms crude oil into valuable products. These include petrol, diesel, and jet fuel. Refineries use various techniques to separate and purify hydrocarbons. The process impacts the economy significantly. It creates jobs and supports energy needs. Environmental concerns arise from refining activities. Regulations aim to minimise pollution and ensure safety.

Secondary Activities under Economic Geography

Economic geography delves into the spatial distribution of economic activities, shedding light on the interconnectedness of regions and the factors influencing their development. One crucial aspect of economic...

 November 30, 2023

Parboiled Rice

The Central Government has recently introduced a 20% export duty on parboiled rice. Parboiled rice, also known as converted rice, undergoes a partial pre-cooking process in its husk...

 August 28, 2023

India needs a New Economic Policy

India, a dynamic and intricate economy, grapples with an array of challenges while embracing opportunities for growth and progress. With a population exceeding 1.3 billion and a GDP...

 August 15, 2023

Indian Oil Corp. Ltd’s Rights Issue

Indian Oil Corp. Ltd (IOCL), a public sector oil marketing company (OMC), has recently announced plans to raise ₹22,000 crore through a rights issue. The capital-raising initiative, approved...

 July 12, 2023

Important Source of Energy

Coal is the most important source of energy in India. Other sources of energy in India being scarce, coal will continue to remain a major source of energy....

 November 11, 2022

Engineering Industries

Engineering industries include those which produce implements, tools and machinery from metals. Following are the main types of engineering industries: Machine tools for cutting, grinding, rolling, drilling, welding...

 November 9, 2022

India-Myanmar: 7th Joint Trade Committee meeting held

The 7thJoint Trade Committee Meeting was held betweenIndia andMyanmar on November 24, 2020.HighlightsThe Meeting was co-chaired by Union Minister for Ministry of Commerce, Myanmar and Piyush Goyal the...

 November 25, 2020

Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI)

The Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) is a crucial economic indicator that provides valuable insights into the performance and growth of key sectors in India. Comprising significant...

 July 1, 2020

UNCTAD Report Highlights Uncertain Supply of Battery Materials

The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) recently unveiled a report titled 'Commodities at a glance: Special issue on strategic battery and minerals'. This insightful document...

 June 26, 2020

IEA Releases First In-Depth Review of India’s Energy Policies

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has conducted its first comprehensive examination of India's energy policies, revealing key insights and recommendations to enhance the country's energy markets and promote...

 January 10, 2020

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