CURRENT AFFAIRS

2018

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following company is a producer of methanol and formalin from natural gas as the feedstock?
A
Gujarat Petrochemicals Limited
B
Manipur Petrochemicals Limited
C
Assam Petrochemicals Limited
D
Tripura Petrochemicals Limited
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -APL produces Methanol and Formalin from its plants located at Namrup and sell these products in domestic as well as exports to neighbouring countries viz. Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh. The present Authorized Share Capital and Paid-up Share Capital of the Company are Rs. 750, 00, 00, 000.00 and Rs.

Detailed explanation-2: -The leave may be called “Annual Privileged Leave” and be abbreviated as APL. This shall come into effect from the 1st day of January, 2022. The leave is applicable to the personnel of armed battalions of Assam Police from the rank of constable to Sub-Inspector (both inclusive).

Detailed explanation-3: -growth of an economy. Petrochemicals are backbone of some crucial industries including agriculture, infrastructure, healthcare and consumer durables. It also provides foundation for manufacturing industries like construction, packaging, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, textile etc.

Detailed explanation-4: -Assam Petro-Chemicals Limited is a semi-governmental Indian company with major stakes held by Government of Assam, Oil India Limited and Assam Industrial Development Corporation (AIDC).

Detailed explanation-5: -2021 at Janata Bhawan, Guwahati. Sri Bikul Ch Deka, Chairman of APL along with Shri Atul Chandra Barman, Managing Director, Shri K.A.

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