Q3 · UPPSC current affairs · 12 October 2026 · News · Draft National Steel Policy targets and green steel

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Consider the following statements regarding the draft National Steel Policy:1.The policy targets 604 million tonnes of total steelmaking capacity by the year 2047.2.India is currently the largest producer of crude steel globally, surpassing China.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A 1 only
B Neither 1 nor 2
C 2 only
D Both 1 and 2

Correct answer: (a) 1 only

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct as the draft National Steel Policy targets 604 million tonnes of total steelmaking capacity by 2047. Statement 2 is incorrect because India is currently the second-largest producer of crude steel globally, behind China.

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