Ministry of Coal Hosts Star Rating Award Ceremony in Mumbai

Current Context: Ministry of Coal Hosts Star Rating Award Ceremony in Mumbai Held on September 4, 2025, in Mumbai, the Ministry of Coal honoured top-performing coal and lignite mines for excellence in safety, sustainability, and operational efficiency.

Key Highlights:

• Awards presented by Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy and MoS Satish Chandra Dubey
• Out of 383 mines assessed (FY 2023–24), 42 mines earned Five Star Ratings
• Top ranks: 4 mines (1st), 3 mines (2nd), 6 mines (3rd); 29 mines received Achievers Prizes
• Launch of redesigned Coal Controller Organisation (CCO) website and dashboard
• Awards for Hackathon on Carbon Capture, Utilisation & Storage (CCUS)

Release of two frameworks:

• ARTHA – Green financing model
• L.I.V.E.S – Sustainable mine closure guide

Question:

Q.1 The Ministry of Coal hosted the Star Rating Award Ceremony on September 4, 2025, in which city?
a) Mumbai
b) New Delhi
c) Hyderabad
d) Bengaluru

Answer: a) The award ceremony was held in Mumbai, where the Ministry of Coal recognized top-performing mines.