Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Current Affairs

Topic

National: 2023

Question:

After the discovery of Lithium in Jammu and Kashmir, the lithium deposits have further been found in which of the following Indian state in May 2023?

Options:

Rajasthan

Jharkhand

Gujarat

Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer:

Rajasthan

Explanation:

Lithium reserves have been discovered in May 2023 in Rajasthan’s Degana following the recent discovery in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi. The newly discovered reserves in Degana are believed to be larger than those found in Jammu and Kashmir and officials claim that they could meet up to 80% of India’s demand for lithium. This is the first time that lithium reserves have been found in Degana.