GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -Rare Earths Division (RED), Udyogamandal, Aluva is located on the banks of river Periyar in Kerala at a distance of 12 kms from the port city of Kochi and 15 kms from Kochi International Airport. RED is an exclusive value adding chemical plant, wherein high pure individual rare earth compounds are produced.

Detailed explanation-2: -The sands of Sankaramangalam in Kerala were found to contain several rare earths like Ilmenite, Zircon and Rutile. KMML is involved in the harvesting of these minerals from the seas, which are used as basic raw materials for a variety of industries.

Detailed explanation-3: -IREL has in house R&D division at Kollam, Kerala to support mineral and chemical operation and Corporate Office at Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Detailed explanation-4: -India has the fifth-largest reserves of rare earth minerals in the world.