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Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Khanij Bidesh India Ltd?

A It was incorporated in August, 2019 by three state-owned companies, NALCO, Hindustan Copper and Mineral Exploration Ltd.
B It aims to acquire strategic mineral assets such as lithium and cobalt abroad.
C Both A & B
D None of these
Answer & Explanation
Option: Both A & B

Explanation:

India inked a pact with an Argentine firm mid-last year to jointly prospect lithium in the South American country that has the third largest reserves of the silver-white alkali metal — a crucial building block of the lithium-ion rechargeable batteries that power electric vehicles (EVs), laptops and mobile phones. The new company, Khanij Bidesh India Ltd was incorporated in August, 2019 by three state-owned companies, NALCO, Hindustan Copper and Mineral Exploration Ltd, with a specific mandate to acquire strategic mineral assets such as lithium and cobalt abroad.
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