Q. According to recent data, which country is the second-largest aluminium producer in the world?
Answer:
India
Notes: India has become the world's second-largest aluminium producer, with a 1.2% increase in production to 10.43 lakh tons in the first quarter of FY 2024-25. This highlights India's growth in the aluminium sector, just behind China. Additionally, production of other key minerals has risen significantly, with iron ore reaching 79 million metric tons (MMT) and limestone 116 MMT.