MOU & COLLABORATIONS
Domestic Collaborations
GAIL and KABIL Agree to Collaborate on Sourcing Critical Minerals
GAIL (India) Limited has signed a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Khanij Bidesh India Limited (KABIL).
The alliance is aimed at fostering end-to-end strategic collaboration in procurement, exploration, and development of critical minerals.
The primary elements of focus include clean energy essentials like Lithium, Cobalt, Nickel, Graphite, Rare Earth Elements (REE), and Copper.
This collaboration is vital for India's long-term energy security and helps insulate the domestic electronics and EV sectors from international supply shocks.
The alliance is aimed at fostering end-to-end strategic collaboration in procurement, exploration, and development of critical minerals.
The primary elements of focus include clean energy essentials like Lithium, Cobalt, Nickel, Graphite, Rare Earth Elements (REE), and Copper.
This collaboration is vital for India's long-term energy security and helps insulate the domestic electronics and EV sectors from international supply shocks.
Key Facts / Static GK
GAIL (India) Limited Founded: 1984
GAIL Headquarters: New Delhi
KABIL: A joint venture of NALCO, MECL, and HCL under the Ministry of Mines
GAIL Headquarters: New Delhi
KABIL: A joint venture of NALCO, MECL, and HCL under the Ministry of Mines
Practice Quiz — 18 July 2026
Q1. On which railway section has India's first hydrogen-powered train been launched?
Answer: (A) Jind-Sonipat section — India's first hydrogen-powered train will initially operate on the Jind-Sonipat section of the Northern Railway in Haryana.
Q2. Which state secured the first rank among the 'Large States' category in the newly released NITI Aayog Investment Friendliness Index?
Answer: (C) Gujarat — Among the Large States category, Gujarat secured the first rank in the NITI Aayog Investment Friendliness Index.
Q3. Who has succeeded Iqbal Singh Lalpura as the new Chairperson of the National Commission for Minorities (NCM)?
Answer: (A) Harjit Singh Grewal — Harjit Singh Grewal has been appointed as the Chairperson of the National Commission for Minorities, succeeding Iqbal Singh Lalpura whose tenure ended in April 2025.
Q4. GAIL has signed an MoU with which organization to collaborate on sourcing and securing strategic critical minerals?
Answer: (A) Khanij Bidesh India Limited (KABIL) — GAIL (India) Limited signed an MoU with Khanij Bidesh India Limited (KABIL) to strengthen collaboration in sourcing critical minerals.
Q5. At which location did the Indian Navy receive its 21st MH-60R Seahawk multi-role helicopter from the United States?
Answer: (A) Kochi, Kerala — The 21st MH-60R Seahawk multi-role helicopter was delivered to the Indian Navy at Kochi, Kerala.
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