CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Central Government entered into an Allotment Agreement with the West Bengal Power Development Corporation Limited (WBPDCL) regarding the Deocha-Pachami- Dewanganj-Harinsingha coal block today.

Detailed explanation-2: -But at the same time, he said the state government can also participate in the coal mines auction process that was transparent. Moreover, the entire money from the auction goes to the State government, he said.

Detailed explanation-3: -CIL functions through its subsidiaries in 84 mining areas spread over eight (8) states of India.

Detailed explanation-4: -It is headquartered at Kolkata. It is the largest government-owned-coal-producer in the world. It is also the seventh largest employer in India with nearly 272,000 employees.